Archives for June 25, 2019

NEWS IN BRIEF

FDA issues GRAS no objections letter for SweeGen Bestevia Reb E sweetener

Stevia-based sweetener company, SweeGen, has received a GRAS no objections letter from the FDA for its non-GMO Bestevia Rebaudioside E ('Reb E') stevia leaf sweetener for use in food and beverage products.

Industry pushes for 100% adoption of standard food date labeling by January 2020

By the end of 2019, 98% of food and beverage products will have adopted a standardized version of date labeling – ‘Best If Used By' – with complete adoption anticipated by January 2020, predict the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and the Food...

Bartek puts its best food forward with a new look, expanded capacity to meet demand for acidulants

The acidulant company Bartek is marking its 50th anniversary with updated branding, increased capacity and an expanded and experienced management team that is ready to upshift the company from maintenance mode to drive new growth.

US pork exports hit by trade wars

The US pork market has been hit hard by a litany of trade battles in recent months, particularly with Mexico according to the latest Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Pork report.