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KMC Factory
May 22, 2025
KMC amba Partners with Daymer Ingredients to Expand Sustainable Potato-Based Solutions in the UK
KMC has partnered with UK-based Daymer Ingredients to expand its potato-based solutions in the UK. The collaboration focuses on clean label starches and aims to support sustainable, plant-based innovations for food manufacturers.
Mexico reinstates labeling exemption for foodservice products
November 12, 2020
Mexico reinstates labeling exemption for foodservice products, facilitating US exports
The US potato industry was informed that Mexico rescinded its new front of pack labeling regulation, reinstating the exemption for foodservice products, according to a newsletter from the National Potato Council.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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June 03, 2019
Calbee to extend 'best before' dates for potato chip products by two months
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
July 12, 2018
Sustainable Food Policy Alliance to drive progress in US Policies on Food and Farming
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.
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Potatoes in the market
November 09, 2017
Una papa transgénica “dorada” podría reducir la desnutrición
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.
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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)
March 15, 2017
New Potato Nutrition Facts Label in the United States
Potatoes USA has developed an updated new Nutrition Facts Label for fresh potatoes to meet updated FDA guidance.
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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
January 30, 2017
Schmieding Produce Launches New 100 Calorie - Skinny Potato
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.
September 29, 2016
Food Labeling: FDA is redefining the food claim 'healthy'
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.
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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
June 25, 2016
GMO Labeling Compromise ready for US Senate to consider
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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Soybeans
February 09, 2016
Cargill offers label-friendly alternatives for monoglycerides
Cargill Texturizing Solutions is offering manufacturers a successful replacement for monoglycerides, which are sometimes made from PHO
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Government of Canada proposes changes to nutrition information on food labels
July 14, 2014
Health Canada to change Nutrition information on Food Labels
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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August 02, 2013
“Gluten-Free” defined by US Food and Drug Administration
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today published a new regulation defining the term "gluten-free"for voluntary food labeling. This will provide a uniform standard definition to help the up to 3 million Americans who have celiac disease.
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July 30, 2013
Simplot Australia rejects healthy food rating system
Food processor Simplot Australia has rejected the Star system for labelling healthy and unhealthy food.
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March 19, 2013
Health and Nutrition claims on new food products increasing
A U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (USDA ERS) study shows that 43% of new food products in 2010 carried at least one health- and nutrition-related claim, compared to 25% of new products in 2001.
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Recall: MikeSell's Honey BBQ Potato Chips, incorrectly labeled 'gluten free'.
March 11, 2013
Recall: MikeSell's Honey BBQ Potato Chips, incorrectly labeled 'gluten free'.
Mikesell’s Snack Food Company is recalling all sizes of its Honey Barbecue Potato Chips due to mislabeling of gluten free claim.
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Whole Foods Market makes GMO labeling mandatory as of 2018
March 08, 2013
Whole Foods Market makes GMO labeling mandatory as of 2018
Whole Foods Market announced today at Natural Products Expo West that, by 2018, all products in its U.S. and Canadian stores must be labeled to indicate if they contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
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Technomic finds strong consumer support for nutritional disclosure at restaurants
November 28, 2012
Technomic finds strong consumer support for nutritional disclosure at restaurants
In a recently completed survey of restaurant user attitudes, Technomic found that 65 percent favor nutritional labeling in restaurants, with the strongest demand for listing of calories and sodium content.
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November 07, 2012
No GM Food labeling in California: Proposition 37 voted down
California voters have decided they can live without labels on genetically modified food. This means the state will not be at odds with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s policy of not labelling GM foods, which goes back more than two decade...
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