Year: 2022

FDA Amends Standard of Identity for Yogurt

December 26, 2022 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration responded to several objections and requests for a hearing on provisions in the yogurt standard of identity final rule, published on June 9, 2021. The FDA denied the requests for a hearing and modified certain provisions in the final rule. Specifically, the FDA is modifying the yogurt standard of identity to allow the use of all safe and suitable sweeteners, including non-nutritive sweeteners, and to make the minimum optional fortification of Vitamin D 10% of the Daily Value, consistent with our food additive regulations. …

6 Grocery Chains With The Best Bakery Departments

December 26, 2022 Olivia Bria, Eat This Not That

When in doubt, head to your local grocery store for that last-minute birthday cake. Supermarkets with in-store bakeries are becoming increasingly popular as customers turn to the tasty treats for impulse buys, according to a report by FMI, The Food Industry Association. About 95% of consumers head to their grocery store bakery at least occasionally, and 63% do so weekly, the report claimed. …

Pure Flour from Europe to Feature Italy’s Best at Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas

December 26, 2022 ITALMOPA--PURE FLOUR FROM EUROPE

From panettone to orecchiette, organic soft wheat flour or durum wheat semolina from Europe are behind the finest in baked goods, bread, pasta and pizza. The EU initiative, “Pure Flour from Europe: your Organic and Sustainable Choice!” is highlighting both sought-after flours at the Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas next month from Jan. 15-17, 2023. …

SpartanNash Foundation Donates $400,000 to 126 Food Pantries Across the Country

December 26, 2022 SpartanNash

Food solutions company SpartanNash (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SPTN) continues to support local food pantries across the country. The Company recently raised $313,000 on behalf of the SpartanNash Foundation through in-store fundraising efforts. The SpartanNash Foundation pledged additional funding to make a total donation of $400,000 to help fight food insecurity. …

Natural Grocers Invites Denver’s Central Park Community to Grand Opening Celebration on January 7, 2023

December 26, 2022 Natural Grocers

Natural Grocers®, the largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of its 44th Colorado location at 3165 N. Central Park Blvd., Denver, CO. The store plans to host its Grand Opening Celebration Event shortly after the holidays on Saturday, January 7, 2023, with giveaways, fantastic discounts, prize sweepstakes and more. …