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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Antibiotic resistance in foodborne germs is an ongoing threat

Antibiotic resistance in foodborne germs, an ongoing public health threat, showed both positive and troubling trends, according to data tracked by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2012.

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Date labeling confusion contributes to food waste

A paper published in Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety shows that date labeling variations on food products contribute to confusion and misunderstanding in the marketplace regarding how the dates on labels relate to food quality and safety.

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FDA releases gluten-free labeling guide

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a guide for small food businesses to help them comply with new federal requirements for the voluntary use of the term “gluten-free” on food products.

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Great Britain, Russia lead global foodservice traffic growth

Great Britain led the developed markets in foodservice traffic gains and the still young Russian foodservice market continued to increase consumer visits in the first quarter of 2014 compared to same period year ago, reports The NPD Group, a global information company.

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TreeHouse Foods acquires Flagstone Foods for $860 M

TreeHouse Foods Inc. will acquire Flagstone Foods, a provider of private label healthy snacks, for $860 million in cash, subject to an adjustment for working capital.

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