According to the 2014 “Conscious Consumer” study from Gibbs-rbb Strategic Communications, Americans are willing to spend 31 percent more per week on groceries if those products are made in ways that align with their social and environmental values.
Energy efficiency, food safety and the impact of government regulations are among the factors to consider when deciding to invest in cold storage units or use third-party providers.
August marked the completion of the gluten-free labeling rule development process. Published in August 2013 by FDA, the final rule put parameters around the voluntary use of the terms “gluten-free,” “free of gluten,” “no gluten” and “without gluten” on food labels.
Federal prosecutors see the Peanut Corp. of America convictions in the food poisoning trial as a victory for consumers. They say they represent a stern warning to others who may be tempted to place profits over food safety.
Helping to meet the needs of food manufacturing companies across the globe, the American Institute of Baking International's (AIB) new Environmental Monitoring Consulting service can help clients comply with the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FMSA).
The third annual educational conference presented updates on the food safety regulatory environment, with certification information from the major food safety certification bodies, as well as the effects of the upcoming deadlines for implementing Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations.
