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CRN Schedules 2025 ‘Day on the Hill’ Advocacy Event for June 11

Association members will meet with Congress and staff to discuss policy priorities for the dietary supplement and functional food industry.  

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Non-GMO Project Launches Verification for Non-Ultraprocessed Foods

The Non-UPF Verified program will launch with its pilot phase in spring 2025.

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FDA Proposes Front-of-Package Label Rule For Saturated Fat, Sodium, Added Sugar Content at a Glance

The new rule aims to make it easier for consumers to see if a product has “low,” “medium,” or “high” concentrations of these nutrients.

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FDA Updates Rule Regarding ‘Healthy’ Claim, to ‘Simplify Consumer Choice’

All products must contain a certain amount of fruit, vegetables, protein foods, dairy, or grains outlined by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

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Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Publishes 2025-2030 Report

The report expands on recommendations for specific ages and life stages, but makes no mention of dietary supplements.

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Most Consumers Believe AI Technology Use Should be Declared on Food and Beverage Labels

Research commissioned by Ingredient Communications showed 83% of consumers want food products designed or manufactured with the help of AI technology to be labeled.

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UNPA, Clean Label Project Partner to Educate Industry on CA Heavy Metal Testing Bill

A new California regulation, AB 899, mandates heavy metal testing and disclosures for supplements intended for infant use.

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NXT USA’s TamaFlex Receives Food with Function Claim Registration in Japan

The authorization ensures that products comply to safety, efficacy, quality, and health claim regulations.

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EFSA Affirms Silicon Dioxide’s Safety as Food Additive

The government agency declared the additive safe for all age groups.

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Orgenetics’ Dutch Subsidiary Achieves EU Organic Certification

The Orgen brand of plant-based vitamins and minerals is produced through vertically-integrated supply chains, allowing for control from seed to distribution.

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Poppi Sued for Alleged False Advertising of Prebiotic Soda

The company called the class action lawsuit “baseless” and said it would defend itself against the allegations.

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Kerr By Ingredion Achieves Upcycled Certification for Fruit/Vegetable Products

The certification is part of a broader effort to identify sustainable farming practices in its operations.

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Chosen Foods Achieves B Corp Certification

The certification validates the company’s commitment to sustainable practices covering environmental performance, business standards, governance, and more.

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Lundberg Becomes Leader in Regenerative Organic Certified Rice

After becoming the first U.S. Regenerative Organic Certified rice farm, the brand now has over 70 certified products on shelves.

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Connecticut Introduces Ban on Energy Drink Sales to Anyone Under 16

The bill, which would tentatively go into effect in 2025, would require ID verification for purchases.