This update includes FDA and USDA updates, warning letters, lawsuits, and other articles of interest, including FDA’s planned 2026 guidance agenda, proposed changes to bioengineered food disclosure and GRAS notifications, and ongoing Cyclospora outbreak investigations. FDA Updates FDA Lists Food Program Guidance Planned for 2026July 1: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated itsContinue reading “Regulatory Update: July 1 – July 31, 2026”
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Regulatory Update: June 1 – June 30, 2026
This update includes FDA and USDA updates, warning letters, lawsuits, and other articles of interest, including a petition to allow irradiation of raw enriched wheat flour, expanded support for small meat and poultry processors, a new food date-labeling law, and more. FDA Updates FDA Releases Traceability Readiness Findings and Updated FAQsJune 10: The U.S. FoodContinue reading “Regulatory Update: June 1 – June 30, 2026”
Get Ready to Ship Your Pants – Carbliss Announces New Headquarters in Vacant Hometown Kmart
PLYMOUTH, Wis. (June 30, 2026) — “Remember when Kmart told everyone they could ‘ship my pants’? Well, we almost did while trying to keep this a secret”, says Adam Kroener, “because we bought the Kmart building.” After sitting vacant for more than a decade, one of Plymouth’s most recognizable commercial properties is getting a newContinue reading “Get Ready to Ship Your Pants – Carbliss Announces New Headquarters in Vacant Hometown Kmart”
MATC and Lakeland University Partner to Strengthen Wisconsin’s Food Industry Workforce
Lakeland University and Milwaukee Area Technical College have partnered to make it easier for MATC graduates to become food industry professionals. Students can begin their academic journey at MATC by completing up to 60 credits toward an Associate of Science in Food Science. After earning their associate degree, they can seamlessly transfer all of theirContinue reading “MATC and Lakeland University Partner to Strengthen Wisconsin’s Food Industry Workforce”
Regulatory Update: May 1 – May 31, 2026
This update includes FDA and USDA updates, warning letters, and other articles of interest, including a new commissioner for the FDA, new Food Traceability Rule training for the industry, a request for information on uses of BHT, and more. FDA Updates FDA Commissioner Makary ResignsMay 12: Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary resigned,Continue reading “Regulatory Update: May 1 – May 31, 2026”
Regulatory Update: April 1 – April 30, 2026
This update includes FDA and USDA updates, warning letters, lawsuits, and other articles of interest, including adulteration in honey, concerns regarding the FDA’s “no artificial colors” redefinition, the FY 2025 Summary of Consumer Complaints, and more. FDA Updates FDA Reviews Petition to Remove Obsolete Solvents From Color Additive RulesApril 1: The U.S. Food and DrugContinue reading “Regulatory Update: April 1 – April 30, 2026”
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”