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J.R. Simplot implements gene editing technology to extend shelf life

Gene editing technology like CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing tools may be able to significantly increase shelf life of avocados, strawberries and other fruits.
August 16, 2018
The J.R. Simplot Co., Boise, Idaho, executed a joint intellectual property licensing agreement with Corteva Agriscience, the Indianapolis, Ind., agriculture division of DowDuPont, the Broad Institute of MIT, Cambridge, Mass., and Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., for foundational CRISPR-Cas9 and related gene editing tools.
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Regulatory Watch
Regulatory Watch

AMS clarifies honey packer obligations

Previous rule was deemed ambiguous
Casey Laughman
Casey Laughman
August 10, 2018
The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has clari?ed its ?nal rule governing inspection and certi?cation of processed fruits, vegetables, and miscellaneous products regarding Country of Origin Labeling of Packed Honey.
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Manufacturing News

New bioengineering labels are on the way

Labels will show foods are compliant with disclosure standards
Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
August 8, 2018
The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service has proposed three sets of symbols to be used on labels of products compliant with the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard.
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IDFA honors dairy companies, trucking ops with worker safety awards

August 3, 2018
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said it recognized more than 50 dairy company operations for their outstanding achievements in worker safety. Each operation or plant received the IDFA Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Award in a program that has highlighted workplace safety in U.S. dairy companies for 15 years.
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Beyond Meat Opens New State-of-the-Art Innovation Center

Los Angeles facility will be dedicated to expanding research footprint and fueling progress toward building “meat” from plants
August 1, 2018
Seven-times the size of its existing facility, the Innovation Center supports the company’s Rapid & Relentless Innovation initiative, the goal of which is to continuously iterate the company’s products until they are indistinguishable from their animal protein equivalent.
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