Articles Tagged with ''dairy labeling''

From crisis to beyond: Streamline the dairy supply chain with modern labeling

It’s time to move past legacy obstacles and adopt new strategies such as a modern cloud-based approach.

Lee Patty

November 2, 2020

2020 has been challenging for dairy, and labeling is partly to blame.

Dairy organizations back Dairy Pride Act

The legislation was reintroduced by Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Jim Risch.

March 14, 2019

The legislation was reintroduced by Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Jim Risch.

FDA strategy promises progress on standards and labeling

With the right approach and focus, the agency’s comprehensive initiative will provide the updates companies need to innovate and meet the tastes of today’s consumers.

Cary Frye

Danielle Quist

December 6, 2018

Consumers walking down the dairy aisle have their choice of many different brands and products, from traditional favorites to new offerings with novel tastes, textures, flavors and nutritional content. When they're making purchase decisions, product labels matter.

Dairy organizations encouraged by FDA commissioner’s comments on dairy labeling regulations

Scott Gottlieb said FDA will soon begin enforcing regulations that define milk as an animal product.

July 18, 2018

Scott Gottlieb said FDA will soon begin enforcing regulations that define milk as an animal product.

Congressional spending bill includes Dairy Pride Act language

The bill directs FDA to take action against mislabeled dairy alternatives.

March 23, 2018

The bill directs FDA to take action against mislabeled dairy alternatives.

4 questions to help improve labels, labeling performance

From sustainability demands and trends, to challenging processing environments, the choices manufacturers make with their labels can have a significant impact. Labeling suppliers discuss these topics and more.

Sarah M. Kennedy

May 15, 2017

A fair amount of shrink sleeves are entering into beverage and dairy, according to Avery Dennison, Glendale, Calif. Shrink sleeve technology lends itself to customizing and seasonal promotions. Shrink sleeves can also be designed to cover caps, adding a measure of safety and tamper resistance.

Labels indicating a more clear 'use by' date can combat food waste

Labels indicating “best if used by” and “use by” indicate quality and food safety, respectively. They need to be accompanied by a consumer-education campaign.

Emily Lyons of the International Dairy Foods Association

Emily Lyons Ruth Saunders

May 2, 2017

An estimated 133 billion pounds of food is wasted in America each year, according to the Economic Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

New label rule impacts vitamin, mineral claims

New nutrient Daily Values will impact milk’s perceived nutritional value. You may need to make changes to your dairy fortification policy.

Sharon Gerdes

December 9, 2016

The dairy industry has long touted that “milk contains nine essential nutrients.” And while the nutritional content of milk, cheese and yogurt hasn’t changed, the claims that the industry can make about dairy will be modified in some important ways by the new Nutrition Facts regulations.

Dairies, other food makers must change 800,000 nutrition labels

Cary Frye

August 9, 2016

Dairies and other food makers must comply with the new FDA Nutrition Facts label rules by July 26, 2018. Get started now.

Throw labeling regulations into the (ice cream) mix

Bruce Tharp

Steven Young

February 9, 2015

A change in labeling regulations could very well mean a change in the composition of ice cream mix and its processing. Be proactive.

The global cosmetics market is undergoing a major shift towards the use of natural bioactive ingredients as consumers grow more skeptical of traditional formulations and demand greater transparency and sustainability.

Reverse osmosis (RO) membranes are well established in dairy processing but continue to evolve to improve performance, reduce energy use, and increase operational longevity.