FDA Issues Import Alert for Food Products with Chemical Contaminants Including PFAS

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a new import alert for human food products with detectable levels of chemical contaminants that may present a safety concern to human health. The Import Alert 99-48, Detention without Physical Examination of Foods Due to Chemical Contamination, gives the FDA the ability to help prevent entry of human food products into the U.S. if they are found to be contaminated with a broad range of human-made chemicals including benzene, dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and...

FDA, Industry Actions End Sales of PFAS Used in US Food Packaging

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing that grease-proofing materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are no longer being sold for use in food packaging in the U.S. This means the major source of dietary exposure to PFAS from food packaging like fast-food wrappers, microwave popcorn bags, take-out paperboard containers and pet food bags is being eliminated.

PFAS are a diverse group of thousands of chemicals that resist grease, oil, water and heat. The FDA has authorized certain PFAS for limited...

Cleveland-Cliffs to Idle Weirton Tinplate Facility Following Unfavorable ITC Ruling

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. announced today that it will be indefinitely idling its tinplate production plant located in Weirton, West Virginia in April 2024. The need to idle the Weirton plant is a direct result of the unanimous decision issued by all four members of the International Trade Commission (ITC) negating the implementation of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on tin mill products calculated by the Department of Commerce. A WARN notice is being issued today to approximately 900 impacted employees...

SVB Foods Expands with Acquisition of Vita Specialty Foods

SVB Foods is pleased to announce its acquisition of Vita Specialty Foods. SVB Foods is a trusted contract packaging food manufacturer specializing in savory condiments like salad dressings, marinades, and sauces. Vita Specialty Foods offers a portfolio of food products through licensing agreements, private labeling, and its own brands, including the nationally acclaimed Virginia Brand Vidalia Onion Vinaigrette.

This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone for SVB Foods, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing its product portfolio and expanding its presence in the food industry. Terry Hess, CEO of SVB Foods, expressed...

Melodea Develops New Barrier Product, Improves Recyclability of Food Packaging

Melodea, a company focused on creating sustainable barrier coatings for packaging, unveiled its MelOx NGen product, which was created to focus on improving the recyclability of plastic food packaging.

The company touted its eco-profile but the barrier, but Melodea said its barrier has “proven superior in its key role of maintaining food freshness and substantially reducing plastic waste.”

MelOx NGen is a water-based, plant-sourced coating designed to line the inside surface of numerous forms of plastic food packaging such as...