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A customer looks at refrigerated items at a Grocery Outlet store in Pleasanton, Calif.,. on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. 'Best before” labels are coming under scrutiny as concerns about food waste grow around the world. Manufacturers have used the labels for decades to estimate peak freshness. But “best before” labels have nothing to do with safety, and some worry they encourage consumers to throw away food that’s perfectly fine to eat.
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'Best Before' Labels Scrutinized as Food Waste Concerns Grow
The EU is even considering abolishing "best before" labels altogether.
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FDA Proposes Updated Definition of 'Healthy'
The proposed rule would better account for nutrients in various food groups.
September 28, 2022
A Whole Foods Market 365 store in Lake Oswego, Ore., Sept. 2019.
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Whole Foods Brand Caesar Dressing Recalled
The back label from another product was mistakenly put on the dressing.
August 29, 2022
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Farmer Accused of Falsely Selling Crops as Organic
He allegedly made $46 million.
July 13, 2022
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Eagle Foods to Acquire General Mills Brands
The companies reached an agreement for the Helper and Suddenly Salad brands.
May 25, 2022
Olaf Brewing Company cans displayed in Savonlinna, Finland, May 17, 2022.
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Finland Brewery Launches NATO Beer
Olaf Brewing's OTAN lager offers "a taste of security."
May 20, 2022
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Chocolate Maker Announces New Products, Brand Overhaul
October 5, 2022
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Arrowhead Mills Refreshes Brand
September 29, 2022
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Alternate Label Could Counter Misleading Sugar Claims
August 19, 2022
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Knorr Soup Recalled Over Misbranding, Allergen
July 21, 2022
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Anheuser-Busch, Deere Partner on 'For the Farmers' Cans
A portion of proceeds from the limited-edition Busch Light will go to a nonprofit that provides aid to family farms.
May 20, 2022
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Judge Sides with Brewery in Label Spat
State regulators had rejected a label that had a naked man on it.
May 18, 2022
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'Craft' Products See Soaring Growth
How companies are cashing in.
May 5, 2022
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Ring Pop Celebrates 45 Years
The celebration includes a contest and celebrity bakers.
May 3, 2022
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Researchers Aim to Validate Coffee
Are you really getting what you're paying for?
April 22, 2022
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FDA Outlines New Approach to Allergens
Current law lists nine major food allergens, but more than 160 foods are known to cause reactions.
April 18, 2022
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Cracker Jack Adds 'Cracker Jill'
The snack aims to support and celebrate women in sports.
April 7, 2022
A bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label scotch.
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'E-Nose' Can Sense Fine Whiskey
Whiskey is one of the most popular spirits in the world — and a favorite target for fraud.
April 6, 2022
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AMI Joins the American Association of Meat Processors
The marking and coding company will join the industry group as a supplier member.
April 6, 2022
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Industry-Led Initiative Doesn't Protect Children from Unhealthy Food Marketing
Loopholes continue to allow the marketing of unhealthy products.
April 5, 2022
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FDA Delays Standards Updates for Yogurt
The effectiveness of certain provisions of the yogurt standard of identity final rule have been stayed.
March 23, 2022
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Schwan's Home Delivery Rebranding as Yelloh
The new identity "captures the company’s optimistic spirit and unabashed enjoyment of delivering delicious frozen food to millions of customers."
March 21, 2022
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Hostess Brands Introduces New Corporate Identity
The snacking company refreshed its corporate logo and added a library of thousands of new photos.
March 10, 2022
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Sugar Association Updates Petition Calling for "Long Overdue" Reform on Sweetener Labeling
The group wants sweeping reform of federal regulations governing the labeling of artificial sweeteners used in packaged foods after 2 years of inaction.
March 10, 2022