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Nutrition Facts Label Gets a Proposed Makeover

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing a redesign of the label to "better inform food choices" due to the rise in obesity and heart disease rates.

The initial focus for the partnership will be metabolic health, including obesity, pre-diabetes, high cholesterol and pre-hypertension.

IFF AI-Driven Personalized Nutrition Platform Partnership

The platform is designed to help consumers understand their unique metabolic response to food, supplements, activity and sleep, accessible via mobile phones and wearables.

"EEC Flavour Directive”

The EEC-Flavour-Directive [Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to flavorings for use in foodstuffs and to source materials for their production (88/388 EEC * 22.06.88)] has been discussed for many years. The directive is a “framework directive” with definitions, special provisions for the production of flavorings and labeling provisions.

Diacetyl: an Update

Last month, companies were scrambling to respond to sudden widespread public interest in diacetyl following the first reported case of popcorn lung in a consumer

Continued Diacetyl Petitions

In recent weeks, a new petition was filed requesting immediate action to protect factory workers from diacetyl, a commonly used synthetic butter flavoring tied to a rare lung disease—bronchiolitis obliterans.

Diacetyl FFIDS Update

The flavor or fragrance ingredient data sheet (FFIDS) for diacetyl has been updated, including updates to the human health section as well as added Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidance.

The Future of Diacetyl

Safety concerns over the use of diacetyl (FEMA# 2370, CAS# 431-03-8) in butter flavorings for microwave popcorn products have been a major topic in the flavor industry over the last six years, but this week the controversy moved into high gear

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FDA Hosts Industry Webinar on Nutrition Facts Label

The Food and Drug Administration will host a webinar on June 27, 2016, to review the Nutrition Facts Labeling Final Rules and what the industry needs to know about the changes to Nutrition Facts labels and serving sizes.

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Monell Center's New Director

Danielle Reed, Ph.D., will work as the new associate director on fundraising and strategic planning.

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Earthoil Contributes 3,000 Liter Water Tanks to Farmers

Earthoil presents a three-year project that provides 3,000-liter water tanks to 615 farmers, the first 40 being installed for tea tree farmers in Kenya.

Diacetyl in the News Again

The Associated Press (AP) has posted a story on diacetyl issues in California titled “California struggles with its own diacetyl problem.”

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Monell Center Appoints New Director

Nancy E. Rawson, PhD is Monell Center's new associate director, effective immediately.

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Nutrition Facts Update: Bev Makers Cutting the Sugar in Drinks

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made its final changes on the Nutrition Facts Panel, and in response, beverage makers plan to commit to offering more low- and no-calorie drink options.

EU Removes Certain Entries from List of Approved Flavoring Sustances

A number of flavorings have been removed from the European Union's list of approved flavoring substances due to low volume and/or a need for additional data.

The TāStation technology is used for evaluating new sweeteners, taste enhancers and bitter blockers.

Opertech Bio Publishes Taste Discrimination Findings

The TāStation technology is used for evaluating new sweeteners, taste enhancers and bitter blockers.

Diacetyl-Free Formulations Hitting Store Shelves

With an Occupational Safety and Health Administration's final diacetyl rules forthcoming, ConAgra has joined other microwave popcorn producers such as Weaver Popcorn Co., General Mills and American Pop Corn Co. in forgoing diacetyl

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FEMA Introduces Speakers to Discuss Sustainability

Nancy Quan, Margie Flynn, Steve French and Dr. Veronica Somoza will discuss whether sustainability is sustainable at the 47th FEMA Fall Symposium from October 25-27.

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Pepsi vs. Coke: The Flavor Differences

Not all colas are identical, as Pepsi and Coca-Cola fans know. The key flavor differences between the competitors are described by Malcom Gladwell in his book, "Blink."

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