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Aspartame, Pesticides, And New Codex Leadership

Looming on the Horizon is Also a Scheme to Regulate Supplements Globally

March 28, 2025

The National Health Federation (NHF)—in attendance at these Commission meetings for over two decades as a Codex-accredited INGO—was primarily interested in the food standards being discussed for aspartame, pesticide residues, and the new work proposed by India to set global standards for dietary supplements.

Natural Products Industry News Briefs: Robin Arzon, CRN, Lief Labs & More

What's new in the natural products industry? Catch up on the latest reports, awards, partnerships and more.

May 24, 2024

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry.

The Senator Versus the Pesticide Industry

Over 1 billion pounds of pesticides are used in the United States each and every year, while approximately 5.6 billion pounds are used worldwide.

March 27, 2023

Scott C. Tips

Over 1 billion pounds of pesticides are used in the United States each and every year, while approximately 5.6 billion pounds are used worldwide.

Kerry Releases Plant-Based Food Safety Webinar

May 19, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Beloit, WI—Kerry has released and posted a webinar that delves into the changes seen across the food and beverage landscape as plant proteins gain popularity, and the safety challenges associated with those proteins. Food protection and preservation is intended to protect the freshness, taste, and safety of foods and beverages,...

Kerry Research Reveals Consumer Attitudes Towards Food Safety

April 1, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Beloit, WI—Kerry has released findings from its latest research on North American consumer attitudes, behaviors, and purchasing choices with regards to food safety, sustainability, and preventing food waste. A press release explains that while consumer purchasing is still centered on nutritional needs, the research shows that consumers are shopping more...

Matrix Sciences and TraceGains Form Strategic Alliance

July 23, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Chicago, IL-- Matrix Sciences and TraceGains have partnered to offer integrated solutions that combine TraceGains' cloud-based compliance, quality, and new product development software with Matrix Sciences' food safety advisory services, laboratory testing, and data analytics. According to a press release, the combined strengths of Matrix Sciences and TraceGains will give joint...

FDA Introduces Tech-Based "New Era of Smarter Food Safety"

May 1, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Silver Spring, MD—The FDA is taking steps to “usher the U.S. into a new era of smarter food safety,” according to a statement from acting commissioner Ned Sharpless, M.D., and deputy commissioner Frank Yiannas. The statement opens by acknowledging that technology has altered the way we eat: We’ve moved away...

Kemin Industries Adds Clean-Label Preservative to Product Line

January 28, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Herentals, Belgium—Kemin Industries recently added BactoCEASE® NV OR Liquid, an organic buffered vinegar solution, to its food safety product line, according to a press release. Kemin, a provider of shelf-life extension and food safety solutions for the food and beverage industries, says the BactoCEASE line of products will help...

FDA Sued to Protect Food Safety

June 23, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C. — Groups representing consumer, food and health safety challenged the FDA regarding a rule the groups say is unconstitutional and illegal in that manufacturers are allowed to add non-disclosed chemicals to processed foods they sell. Chemicals are often added to processed foods in an attempt to give them...

Safe Quality Food – Mitigation Strategies for Food Safety Fundamentals

April 27, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Coming soon to a food production, retail, storage, packaging and distribution center near you: Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Code 8.0 requires new steps in an effort to ensure food safety and new requirements for food safety certifications – all by January 2, 2018. With today’s consumer emphasis on farm to...