FDA Calls On Food Cos. To Correct Labeling Violations

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has notified 17 food manufacturers that the labeling for 22 of their food products violates the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The action follows an October 2009 statement by Commissioner of Food and Drugs Margaret Hamburg, M.D., encouraging companies to review their labeling to ensure that they were in compliance with FDA regulations, and were truthful and not misleading.
The violations cited in the warning letters include unauthorized health claims, unauthorized nutrient content claims, and the unauthorized use of terms such as "healthy" and others that have strict, regulatory definitions.
Companies that received warning letters have 15 business days to inform the FDA of the steps they will take to correct their labeling.

All Things Organic To Co-Locate With Natural Products Expo East

Natural Products Expo East has been selected as the new home for All Things Organic, the organic community's annual convention. In making the announcement, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) stated that the conference will co-locate with Expo East, a partnership that will extend for at least seven years.
"This exciting new partnership unites the business and educational strengths of All Things Organic and Natural Products Expo East," said Christine Bushway, OTA's executive director. "It will better serve the organic business community by increasing traffic, buyers and attendance at the trade event. Expo East will become the organic hub of the nation."
Beginning with this year's event Oct. 13-16 in Boston, All Things Organic will be the branded organic pavilion for North American organic companies exhibiting at Expo East to distinguish organic businesses from other natural companies at the show. Meanwhile, Organic Products Expo-BioFach America will continue to be co-located at Expo East.
The All Things Organic conference program will be incorporated into the Expo East educational programs as a dedicated organic session track developed by OTA. In addition, OTA's Annual Meeting will be held at Expo East, and OTA's Leadership Awards Dinner and Dance will be held Oct. 15 in conjunction with the co-location.
New Hope Natural Media, which organizes Expo East, will work with companies that had signed up to exhibit at the All Things Organic 2010 Trade Show originally scheduled in June for Chicago to work out their participation in the new co-location. 

Int’l Boston Seafood Show Previewed

Co-locating with the New England Food Show March 14-16 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, the Int’l Boston Seafood Show will feature more than 800 exhibits in fresh and packaged seafood, flavors, trends, and products.
Some of the highlights of the show include: The Seafood Marketplace & Seminar; a working model of a supermarket seafood department and seminar will offer ideas to help operators drive profitable sales; and a New Product Showcase.
There are several educational conferences focused on consumer spending trends, sustainability, sourcing and the drawing power of seafood in retail and on menus. Chef Kevin Cottle will deliver a keynote address on local and sustainable seafood on Sunday, March 14 at 12:30 p.m. For info, log onto www.bostonseafood.com.

Latest Word in New Channels…

• Kris-Way Truck Leasing, a major independent truck leasing company, has acquired Patsy’s PacLease of Concord, N.H. Patsy’s PacLease has provided full service leasing to New Hampshire Distributors, Central Paper and Amoskeag Beverage. Kris Way customers include Hannaford, SYSCO, Performance Food Group and Dunkin Donuts.

• SUPERVALU is launching a new line of pet food products under a new WholeCare Pet brand that includes treats and supplies for dogs and cats. The new line will replace two former private label pet products brands of Happy Tails and NutriPlan.

• The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has named Darren Rebelez, executive vice president and chief operating officer, of 7-Eleven as co-chairman of the 31st Annual National Convention and Business Expo in Dallas, Texas, Sept. 22-25.

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