Dairies must prepare now for the sweeping changes that will require new nutrition facts labels by 2018. An estimated 800,000-plus labels will need to change to meet the FDA’s new regulations.
Dairy processors can help by supplying nutrition information and being prepared for requests for label or formulation changes from restaurants and vending machine operators.
It’s an opportunity to understand the regulatory process and to see “how the sausage is made,” says an IDFA vice president.
June 2, 2014
IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP (June 24 and 25) gives dairy executives an opportunity to hear first-hand from the decision-makers and the regulation officials who have write the rules that affect dairy plants, products and personnel.
New rule provides standard definition to protect the health of Americans with celiac disease.
August 2, 2013
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, an autoimmune digestive condition that can be effectively managed only by eating a gluten free diet.
CDI, Dairy Farmers of America and Land O Lakes represent approximately 80% of the milk produced in California
June 19, 2013
California Dairies Inc. said that a properly written federal milk marketing order for California would provide a regulatory structure that would potentially result in higher farm gate prices, which would benefit California dairy farm families.
Neogen Corporation has received approval from the AOAC Research Institute for its rapid and accurate test to directly detect yeast and mold in a variety of food matrices, such as dressings, sauces, pet food, dairy products, fruit and vegetable based products, as well as nutraceuticals.
When choosing a new ERP system, look for a solution with built-in features specifically for highly regulated industries, such as dairy.
November 29, 2012
As regulations grow increasingly complex, it is ever more important for dairy manufacturers to choose the correct Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software to manage their processes. There is no room for human error when the cost of one mistake could lead to a food recall, illness and in extreme cases death.
IDFA shares concerns about industry fees and cautioned that a new Farm Bill proposal, recently endorsed by Secretary Tom Vilsack, would both raise fees and increase domestic milk prices.
September 10, 2012
The International Dairy Foods Association today responded to Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer’s concern that the Republican nominee for President, Mitt Romney, raised milk fees. IDFA shares concerns about industry fees and cautioned that a new Farm Bill proposal, recently endorsed by Secretary Tom Vilsack, would both raise fees and increase domestic milk prices.
DeltaTRAK partnered with food safety expert George Nakamura to present research on rapid bacterial enzyme detection technology at the Food Safety Summit in Washington, D.C.
Whey components can do all this: promote infant gut health, improve body composition, create novel foods and affect brain function. Scientists at the 6th International Whey Conference shared their research.Milk is a complex biological food, which yields unique bioactive fractions that can be harvested via the whey stream.