Many members of the traditional food and beverage industry—in both manufacturing and from the supply chain—have been reluctant to enter the market due to incongruences related to federal vs. state legal status, the unfamiliarity of the territory, restrictive banking options for legal cannabis businesses, limits imposed on advertising and social media, and other hurdles.

Arcview Market Research and BDS Analytics predict that combined medical and recreational legal cannabis sales in the U.S. will top $11 billion in 2018. And according to the 2017 "Marijuana Business Factbook" from Marijuana Business Daily, by 2021 U.S. sales are anticipated to top $17 billion.

Take a look at how Otis Spunkmeyer responded to the deadline to remove partially hydrogenated oils from their food products and the impact on their brand.

Inaccuracies in labeling and inconsistencies in formulation abound in marijuana-infused edibles. Is federal regulatory oversight needed?

Manipulating food additives at the nanometer level can affect the bioavailability and nutritional value of food.  

Knowing the specific food safety needs of each product and ensuring each step is traceable are key to an effective retail bakery food safety program.

The intent of adulteration is rarely to cause harm to health, since this would defeat the purpose of slipping a cheaper ingredient under the radar.

As the voice of the U.S. pet food and treat industry, the Pet Food Institute (PFI) is talking about the manufacturing process, the regulatory environment and the companies that feed America’s dogs and cats. It’s important and our responsibility to provide those facts.

This article explains how color additives are regulated in the United States, how their safety is evaluated and how compliance with laws and regulations is ensured.

The benefits of nanotechnology for the food industry are many and are expected to grow with time.