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‘Best if Used By’ Labeling Suggested by USDA

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says new labeling guidance will decrease food waste and even boost in-home food safety practices.

Emerging Technologies

Machine Learning is Coming

More beneficial for companies in F&B, however, is the ability to capture information regarding demand as close to customer needs as possible.

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Risk/Compliance

Cargo Theft is a Critical Issue to Food and Beverage Industry

The future of cargo theft in the food and beverage sector is unclear since time of year, economy, and accessibility all factor into what cargo criminals look for as a target.

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Supply Chain Visibility

Track and Trace Technology

Transworld Data

The food industry increasingly reliant on RFID and barcode technologies to meet stringent food safety regulations, track and trace requirements and improve logistics performance.

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Amazon’s Plan to Sell Alcohol from Scottish Base Approved

Amazon has been granted a provisional premises license, allowing the online retail giant to sell alcohol from its Scottish fulfillment center.

Almanza Ends Political Appointment with Full Schedule

The final weeks of Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Al Almanza’s term have remained busy.

Usda

Fresh Produce Concerns Remain Upon Release of Annual Pesticide Report

The debate around the safety of our fruits and vegetables returns as the USDA marks 25 years of the Pesticide Data Program.

This year, 36 percent of Americans cited 'chemicals in food,' such as pesticide residues, as the most important food safety issue for them and their family, edging out 'foodborne illness from bacteria' (34 percent).

Hawaiian Food Safety Regulations Updated in Wake of Foodborne Illness Outbreak

Hawaiian state officials kicked off a week of public hearings Monday in response to two foodborne illness outbreaks last month.

In the U.S. alone, foodborne illness causes an estimated 48 million illnesses and 3,000 deaths each year.

PepsiCo to Acquire Fermented Probiotic Beverages Maker KeVita

KeVita is a leader in fermented probiotic and kombucha beverages with three product lines and live probiotics in every bottle.

The transaction will expand PepsiCo's health and wellness offerings in the premium chilled beverage space.

Trump Vows to Kill TPP on His First Day, China Offers its Own Trade Pact

China, Japan and South Korea are already in the initial stages of discussing a trilateral trade deal, and Beijing has been pushing its own limited Asian regional trade pact that excludes Washington for the past five years.

The U.S. and 11 other nations in a sweeping Pacific trade agreement released the pact’s details Thursday, opening a battle over thousands of provisions that will help determine whether it wins congressional backing next year.

Judge Issues Temporary Injunction Halting Overtime Rule

U.S. Department of Labor

Federal judge Amos Mazzant agreed with plaintiffs calling for an emergency injunction, saying the U.S. Department of Labor may have overstepped its authority in establishing new salary-level tests and an automatic increases every three years.

Attorney Janet Grumer, a partner and employment law specialist in law firm Davis Wright Tremaine, said the temporary injunction would likely be in place until the case is decided, and no decision is expected before the end of the year.

Dr Pepper Snapple Acquires Antioxidant Drinks Maker Bai Brands

Dr Pepper Snapple Group's $1.7 billion purchase price outbid several other rivals as beverage makers continue to make the transition to healthier products like Bai's flavored water, coconut water and ready-to-drink teas.

The Dr Pepper Snapple Group already had a small stake in the company before the two agreed to the acquisition.

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