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News
This section contains recent trade articles and news intended for members only. Many of the articles and notices posted here are duplicate notices faxed and e-mailed to the membership.
Page 4 of 5 1 2 3 4 5  NAFFS Newswire - November 14, 2005: NAFFS 88th Annual Convention Roundup; NAFFS Thanks Exiting Directors, Officers; Members Elect Officers, Directors; and more.
 NAFFS Newswire - October 26, 2005: Virgo Publishing Acquires Food Product Design; Study Reveals Americans' Eating Habits; Study Provides Clues on Taste Preferences; and more.
 NAFFS Newswire - October 6, 2005: How Apple Allergy Protein Works; Popcorn Injury Cases Settled; Green Tea Compound May Prevent Alzheimer's; Proposed Rule on National Organic Program Amendments; and more.
 NAFFS Newswire - September 7, 2005: Jury Award in Popcorn Lawsuit; NAFFS Convention Update; Nano Foods Hitting the Market; and more.
 NAFFS Newswire - August 15, 2005: On-the-Go Foods Continue to Grow; Food Industry Working to Reduce Sugar in Foods; Consumers Still Like Enjoyment Foods; FDA Policy on Food Label Terms; and more.
 NAFFS Newswire - August 1, 2005: Gluten-free Products Hit Supermarket Shelves; USDA Launches Food Content Database; FDA Receives Inquiries on Soft Drink Labeling; Lime Is Latest Craze; and more.
 Missouri man awarded $2.7 million over popcorn plant lung injuries: Associated Press Article
 DEA Mixture Rule Effective 1/15/05: Submit written comments on or before January 14, 2005.
Also: Click here to file comments on this regulation electronically
 FDA AND CUSTOMS ISSUE REVISED CPG: FDA and Customs issued a revised compliance policy guide (CPG) that describes their strategy for enforcing the requirements of the prior notice interim final rule (IFR). The prior notice requirement went into effect Dec. 12.
 UK FOOD MAKERS GET READY FOR NEW FOOD ALLERGEN RULES: While universally welcomed by food manufacturers, retailers and consumer allergy groups, one aspect of the new European directive on food allergen labeling has proved unpopular and is now slated for amendment– the labeling of allergen derivatives, reported FoodNavigator.com.
 VANILLA SHORTAGE CAUSING PRICE INCREASES: Vanilla is experiencing a serious global shortage which has driven up prices dramatically, to about $5 for an ounce, reported The Providence Journal.
 NAFFS UNVEILS NEW WEB SITE: NAFFS invites you to visit its newly redesigned web site at www.naffs.org. Emphasizing NAFFS’ role of enhancing its members’ knowledge and providing access to information, the newly designed site offers improved navigability, clearer graphics and easy access to information.
 LEGISLATION WILL REQUIRE FOOD LABELS TO LIST ALLERGENS: Food manufacturers will soon be required to change their labeling practices and list ingredients – and, particularly, what allergies they can trigger – in plain English.
 NEW MARKET OPPORTUNITY FOR SYNTHETIC KIWI FLAVOR: Opportunities for the synthetic kiwi flavor market have opened up after findings from a small study in the U.K. show that the kiwi fruit appears to be a significant food allergen capable of causing severe reactions...
 CHILE OFFERS U.S. INGREDIENT EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES: U.S. food ingredient suppliers are encouraged to explore the Chilean market now, reported USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service.
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