Regulatory Update: March 1 – March 31, 2026

This update includes FDA and USDA updates, warning letters, lawsuits, and other articles of interest, including changes to SNAP related to the MAHA agenda, an updated voluntary “Product of USA” label, the FDA’s delay of expanded uses of beetroot red and spirulina, and more. FDA Updates Multi‑Year FDA Study Examines Food Safety Risks in California’sContinue reading “Regulatory Update: March 1 – March 31, 2026”

Opportunities, Inc.: A Mission-Driven Partner in Food and Beverage Manufacturing

In food and beverage manufacturing, strong partnerships often make the difference between meeting demand and missing an opportunity. Celebrating 60 years of Success Through Service, Opportunities, Inc. has played that role by combining A Heart for People | Mind for Business model that fosters operational reliability with a mission deeply rooted in community impact. Founded as a community rehabilitation program inContinue reading “Opportunities, Inc.: A Mission-Driven Partner in Food and Beverage Manufacturing”

Regulatory Update: February 1 – February 28, 2026

This update includes FDA and USDA updates, warning letters, lawsuits, and other articles of interest, including flexibility for “no artificial colors” claims, a safety review of BHA, risks tied to online sales of food products, a Food Traceability Rule exemption, and more. FDA Updates FDA Allows Greater Flexibility for “No Artificial Colors” ClaimsFebruary 5: TheContinue reading “Regulatory Update: February 1 – February 28, 2026”

Regulatory Update: January 1 – January 31, 2026

This update includes FDA and USDA updates, warning letters, lawsuits, and other articles of interest, including new dietary guidelines for Americans, a proposed extension of the FSMA Traceability compliance date, early success of the ImportShield Program at U.S. ports, a false advertising claim against Smartfood, and more. FDA Updates FDA Details Food Traceability Requirements UnderContinue reading “Regulatory Update: January 1 – January 31, 2026”

Lineage Expands Cold Storage Capacity in Wisconsin

Lineage, a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, has announced additional cold storage availability across its Wisconsin facilities, offering expanded options for businesses in need of refrigerated and frozen warehousing. Milwaukee FacilityLocated at 11225 W County Line Rd, this 280,000 sq. ft. site features 48 dock doors and 31,200 pallet positions (including 3,000 cooler positions atContinue reading “Lineage Expands Cold Storage Capacity in Wisconsin”

Regulatory Update: December 1 – December 31, 2025

This update includes FDA and USDA updates, warning letters, lawsuits, and other articles of interest, including FDA’s proposed delay of the food traceability rule, new PFAS and pesticide residue testing results, USDA action on Salmonella in poultry, legal issues around “Product of USA” labeling, and more. FDA Updates FDA Proposes Extended Timeline for Food TraceabilityContinue reading “Regulatory Update: December 1 – December 31, 2025”

V&V Supremo Foods Purchases 39 Acres in the Jefferson County Food & Beverage Innovation Campus

Jefferson, WI – December 16, 2025 – V&V Supremo® Foods, the nation’s oldest family-owned producer of authentic Mexican cheese, chorizo and cremas, has purchased 39 acres in the Jefferson County Food & Beverage Innovation Campus. This latest investment marks the full build-out of the site and strengthens Jefferson County’s position as a premier hub forContinue reading “V&V Supremo Foods Purchases 39 Acres in the Jefferson County Food & Beverage Innovation Campus”

Regulatory Update: November 1 – November 30, 2025

This update includes FDA and USDA updates, warning letters, lawsuits, and other articles of interest, including easing of federal guidelines around saturated fats, the expansion of bioengineered food labeling requirements, a push for federal ingredient standards, and more. FDA Updates Federal Dietary Guidelines to Ease Saturated Fat RestrictionsNovember 17: Health and Human Services Secretary RobertContinue reading “Regulatory Update: November 1 – November 30, 2025”

Harrigan Sanitation Solutions: Building Engagement Through Continuous Improvement

Engagement isn’t a buzzword – it’s a strategic lever for retention and profitability. In food and beverage manufacturing, where compliance and cleanliness are nonnegotiable, success depends not just on systems and procedures but on the people behind them. Harrigan Sanitation Solutions builds its model around that reality, combining a Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) approach with practicesContinue reading “Harrigan Sanitation Solutions: Building Engagement Through Continuous Improvement”

Regulatory Update: October 1 – October 31, 2025

This update includes FDA updates, lawsuits, and other articles of interest, including proposed legislation for food additive warning labels in Wisconsin, claims of lead contamination in protein powder, movement around PFAS bans, and more. FDA Updates FDA Confirms Effective Date for Gardenia (Genipin) Blue Color AdditiveOctober 1: The FDA published a final rule confirming theContinue reading “Regulatory Update: October 1 – October 31, 2025”