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When are fewer food recalls a bad thing?

A new Stericycle Expert Solutions report says the recent government shutdown meant fewer recalls. Here’s why that’s cause for concern.

Crystal Lindell

May 8, 2019

One of the most notable consequences of the federal government shutdown was that it led to fewer food recalls. Unfortunately, that wasn’t because the food being produced during that time was safer — it was because there was less oversight.

KIND recently published the added sugar content of its products online.

KIND publishes added sugar content of products online

The publication comes two years before the deadline set by the FDA.

Abigail Watt

August 10, 2016

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For the first time, KIND has published the added sugar content of more than 60 snacks across its portfolio online.

FDA's Added sugars labeling leads to added complexities

Scientists waffle on whether added sugars are really any different.

Bernie Pacyniak

July 26, 2016

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During recent years, sugar has been taken to task, demonized by some, definitely discouraged by many.

KIND bars can once again display "healthy" on its packaging

FDA reverses ruling, allows KIND to label bars ‘healthy’

Company says ruling highlights the inconsistency in FDA's regulation on how the label can be used.

Abigail Watt

May 11, 2016

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A year ago, the FDA issued a warning letter to KIND requesting the removal of the word "healthy" from the back panel of four KIND wrappers and its website.

‘It’s a natural’: How should the FDA define natural?

Public requests definition for common food marketing term

Bernie Pacyniak

December 16, 2015

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I really believe it’s important to set a standard. Remember the whole chocolate identity battle? Aren’t we all glad that there are strict rules to making chocolate here in the United States?

Should the FDA redefine ‘Healthy’?

KIND asks FDA to update Its "Healthy" definition.

Crystal Lindell

December 9, 2015

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KIND is publicly urging the FDA to update its regulations around the term healthy when used as a nutrient content claim in food labeling.

Studies show ‘added sugars’ label confuses consumers

IFIC Foundation, FDA studies show proposed labels aren’t doing the job.

Alison Soley

July 29, 2015

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Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an update to its proposal to revise the well-known Nutrition Facts Panel (NFP) to include a percent Daily Value (%DV) for added sugars.

FDA proposes daily value label for added sugars

Agency to receive public comment for 75-day period.

Alison Soley

July 24, 2015

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed including a percent daily value (%DV) for added sugars on Nutrition Facts labels on packaged foods.

Pros outweigh cons in FDA ban of trans fat, supplier asserts

Gerald McNeill, v.p. of research and development, IOI Loders Croklaan, supports controversial ban.

Alison Soley

June 17, 2015

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The recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decision to have trans fat removed from food within the next three years is causing a stir, but one supplier says it’s a necessary nudge in the right direction.

Candy makers should welcome changes from FDA

Added sugar labels, serving size changes are better than the alternative.

Crystal Lindell

August 20, 2014

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Back in the day, when I was but a young college student gaining what is infamously known as the “The Freshman 15,” as in “15 additional lbs.,” I had a revelation about calories.

Candy Industry Magazine

June 2019

The June 2019 issue features an interview with a natural candy color specialist, a look at how chocolate bar makers can stand out from the crowd, our global state of the candy industry, and more.

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