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Mexico reinstates labeling exemption for foodservice products

Mexico reinstates labeling exemption for foodservice products, facilitating US exports

November 12, 2020
The US potato industry was informed that Mexico rescinded its new front of pack labeling regulation, reinstating the exemption for foodservice products, according to a newsletter from the National Potato Council.
The 'best before' dates for Calbee Inc.'s bagged potato chip products will be extended by two months starting October.
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Calbee to extend 'best before' dates for potato chip products by two months

June 03, 2019
Major Japanese snack-maker Calbee Inc. said Thursday that it will extend the 'best before' date for its potato chip products by two months.
Four of the largest food companies in the United States have launched the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance, a new organization focused on driving progress in public policies that shape what people eat and how it impacts their health, communities, and the

Sustainable Food Policy Alliance to drive progress in US Policies on Food and Farming

July 12, 2018
Four of the largest food companies in the United States have launched the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance, a new organization focused on driving progress in public policies that shape what people eat and how it impacts their health, communities, and the planet.
Es un alimento básico en algunos países asiáticos, africanos y sudamericanos donde hay una alta incidencia de deficiencias de vitamina A y vitamina E. Foto de Reuters

Una papa transgénica “dorada” podría reducir la desnutrición

November 09, 2017
Investigadores de la Universidad de Ohio experimentan con una papa que podría llegar a prevenir muertes y enfermedades. Sobre todo en aquellos países en donde la gente depende del almidón del tubérculo para el sustento.
The old (left) and the new (right) version of the potato nutrition facts label for fresh potatoes as developed by Potatoes USA to meet updated FDA guidance. (Courtesy: Potatoes USA)

New Potato Nutrition Facts Label in the United States

March 15, 2017
Potatoes USA has developed an updated new Nutrition Facts Label for fresh potatoes to meet updated FDA guidance.
Schmieding Produce Launches New 100 Calorie - Skinny Potato: Potatoes are sorted in such a way, that each potato has roughly a calorie content of 100 Calories

Schmieding Produce Launches New 100 Calorie - Skinny Potato

January 30, 2017
Schmieding Produce Launches New 100 Calorie - Skinny Potato: Potatoes are sorted in such a way, that each potato has roughly a calorie content of 100 Calories
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The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it has started a public process to redefine the “healthy” nutrient content claim for food labeling.

Food Labeling: FDA is redefining the food claim 'healthy'

September 29, 2016
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it has started a public process to redefine the “healthy” nutrient content claim for food labeling.
You may not only need a magnification glass, but a smart-phone as well: the compromise would allow three labeling options: (1) a phrase indicating that the food product contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs), (2) an on-pack symbol or (3) a QR or b

GMO Labeling Compromise ready for US Senate to consider

June 25, 2016
A landmark Senate agreement on national disclosure standards for genetically engineered foods would allow companies to disclose GMO ingredients through digital codes rather than on-package langcode or symbols.
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Cargill offers label-friendly alternatives for monoglycerides

February 09, 2016
Cargill Texturizing Solutions is offering manufacturers a successful replacement for monoglycerides, which are sometimes made from PHO
Government of Canada proposes changes to nutrition information on food labels

Health Canada to change Nutrition information on Food Labels

July 14, 2014
Health Canada launched a series of online public consultations on proposed changes that will improve the way nutrition information is presented on labels

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