Food Labeling

Protein Quality Measurements, Claims

Protein Quality Measurements, Claims

INITIALLY, PROTEIN ASSESSMENT involves gathering evidence necessary to support protein claims on food labels. In his presentation titled “The Impact of Processing on Protein Quality Measurements: Implications for Protein Content Claims,” James D. House, Ph.D., of the...

Wella Cashew Cacao Chaga Bar 2020 Protein Sampling Station

A new variety of Wella Bar, Cashew Cacao & Chaga, was launched in 2019. It has a number of "on-trend" characteristics such as the need for a refrigerated distribution chain (thus avoiding the need for emulsifiers), plant-based proteins and chaga mushrooms. This...

High Protein Labeling Regulations

High Protein Labeling Regulations

EMERGING HIGH PROTEIN-BASED FOODS could trigger implications under existing U.S. Federal Standards of Identity (SOI) regarding high protein labeling regulations, explained Jessica O’Connell, Partner with the international law firm, Covington & Burling LLP, in her...

Protein Quality and Labeling Legalities Presentation

Protein Quality and Labeling Legalities Presentation

Protein call-outs are often an important element of the marketing and labeling of food, beverage and supplement products. As alternative protein sources, such as collagen, gelatin, and plant-based proteins are explored, questions regarding the quality of such proteins...

Accuracy in Protein Labeling: Following the Letter of the Law

Accuracy in Protein Labeling: Following the Letter of the Law

WHEN IT COMES TO labeling, or more specifically, accuracy in protein labeling given the litigious society we live in, food and ingredient manufacturers have more to worry about than government oversight from the FDA and FTC. “The FDA looks at your labeling; the FTC...

Proteins for Health

Proteins for Health

Proteins for Health: Issues, Updates and Opportunities University of Minnesota nutrition and food science Professor Joanne Slavin addressed the comparative qualities of plant and animal proteins by highlighting some stark implications for product developers and vegans...

Consumer Demand, Health & Proteins

Consumer Demand, Health & Proteins

  Consumer Demand, Health & Proteins Consumers are bringing nutrient-dense foods into their diets based on what they think will make them healthier. Kara Nielsen, Innova Market Insights, sees protein as a driving force in these product purchases. This is...

2017 Protein Trends & Technologies Seminar

2017 Protein Trends & Technologies Seminar

RELATED LINKS: Protein Trends & Technologies Seminar Sponsors & Exhibitors Directory Food Proteins R&D Academy All Global Food Forums Protein Trends & Technologies Events On May 23-24, 2017, Global Food Forums® held its 5th annual Protein Trends &...

The Food Industry’s Current and Future Regulatory Environment

The Food Industry’s Current and Future Regulatory Environment

“What I really wanted to talk about is what to expect over the next few years, given the new administration,” said Jessica O’Connell, Special Counsel for Washington, D.C.-based Covington & Burling O’Connell. Administrative change in Washington, D.C., normally...

Amino Acid, Protein Analysis & Labeling

Amino Acid, Protein Analysis & Labeling

May, 25, 2017 — Protein serves structural, functional, physiological and metabolic roles in the body. The quality of dietary protein is largely determined by its amount of indispensable (essential) amino acids. Of the 20 amino acids present in protein, nine are...