Douglas Peckenpaugh

Douglas Peckenpaugh

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh is Group Editorial Director of Snack, Bakery, Cannabis, Meat, and Candy for BNP Media. He has over two decades of publishing experience following the food industry from farm to fork, covering agriculture, ingredient processing, CPG and foodservice R&D, retail and restaurant menu trends, and retail grocery branding. He is a member of the Research Chefs Association and the International Foodservice Editorial Council. Doug studied Professional and Creative Writing at Purdue University.

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Mind Innovation
2020 STATE OF THE INDUSTRY

State of the Industry in Food Safety: Training & Certification

FSMA requirements and ongoing food safety plan due diligence dictate regular training and certification for key organizational leads.
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Douglas Peckenpaugh
November 2, 2020
Individuals who manage and implement food safety plans across agriculture, food distribution, food processing, retailing, and foodservice also require training and certification on an ongoing basis in order to stay abreast of vital food safety best practices and official regulatory industry guidance.
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Gavel and Chemical Structure of Cannabidiol
CANNABIS PRODUCTS | AUGUST 2019

CBD's shades of gray

While federal regulators have begun to focus in on cannabidiol regulation, much greater clarity is still required.
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Douglas Peckenpaugh
August 14, 2019
The FDA recently held a hearing designed to include information and views related to the safety of cannabis edibles and beverages—with a strong emphasis on cannabidiol (CBD) ingredients—as well as to solicit input relevant to the agency's regulatory strategy for existing products.
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Canadian Maple Leaf and Pot Leaves
CANNABIS PRODUCTS | MARCH 2019

The global implications of Canadian cannabis legalization

All eyes are on Canada as it facilitates the required processes to establish a safe, structured, reliable environment for legal cannabis businesses.
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Douglas Peckenpaugh
March 11, 2019
On October 17, 2018, Canada nationally legalized medical and recreational cannabis use for adults. In doing so, that country has set the stage for significant R&D of legal cannabis edibles and beverages—often with the help of U.S. investors.
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