Food Safety & Quality

Otis Spunkmeyer has announced that 100% of its branded foods sold in the United States are now free from artificial FD&C food‑grade dyes, completing a company‑wide reformulation effort aimed at cleaner labels and school‑friendly products.

The FDA has issued a Request for Information on gluten labeling and cross‑contact controls for packaged foods, seeking public input as it reviews whether to require more transparent disclosure of gluten‑containing ingredients beyond wheat.

Preliminary regional data point to a notable rise in fusarium-related mycotoxins across feed crops.

The initiative is voluntary and builds on prior ABA commitments to improve ingredient transparency and safety across the commercial baking sector.

The event highlighted the institute’s ongoing efforts to train professionals in milling and food technology, ensuring that India’s food sector remains resilient, innovative, and globally competitive.