Recently, popular dishes sold at many supermarkets were the study of Consumer Reports, who sent secret shoppers on a mission: to find out if those foods touted as “fresh” and “organic” were really as healthy as many consumers believe. What they found was surprising! According to Consumer Reports, the supermarket deli prepared foods section is a $29 billion a year …
Pharma Labeling – Adcetris Labels Updated To Include Warnings
By now, we all know the importance of transparency in labels whether on foods, prescription drugs, or other products. Recently, the FDA approved a supplement for the treatment of those with classical Hodgkin’s lymphoma, after failure with other methods of treatment. The supplement, brentuximab vedotin (brand name Adcetris) is an injectable drug supplied as a 50mg lyophilized powder for IV …
Packaging Coders – 2016 FPA Winners in Flexible Packaging
Recently, six packages were recognized for exceptional innovation in flexible packaging at the Flexible Packaging Association’s annual competition. One company earned the Highest Achievement Award, while five others took Gold Awards in categories including sustainability, technical innovation, packaging excellence, printing & shelf impact, etc. Who were the winners? The “best of the best” and Highest Achievement Award went to Campbell …
Researchers Develop Innovative Eco-Friendly Food Packaging
Recently, NUS (National University of Singapore) researchers have developed a food packaging material that is not only free of chemical additives, but purportedly eco-friendly as well, extending the shelf life of foods to double the original shelf life. According to news reports, the packaging, developed by PhD student Ms Tan Yi Min and Associate professor Thian Eng San at the …
Food Labeling – Are “Natural” Foods Really Natural?
Recently we came across a food labeling article at USA Today regarding several popular foods that are labeled “natural,” but contain ingredients that don’t seem to be natural at all. While we won’t name brands, we want to stress the point that many consumers today are purchasing “natural” products, without really knowing what it means. Here are some examples of …