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Nutrient Content Claims

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Nutrient content claims are used by many companies as a marketing tool to highlight important nutrition aspects of their products. Nutrient content claims, defined by the FDA, describe the level of a nutrient in a food. The FDA has specific regulations for nutrient content claims that must be followed in order to make the claim. Definitions of Nutrient Content Claims Free: Contains no consequential amount of fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, or calories. Light/Lite: Products ... Full Article

Food Labeling Laws

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At On The Menu, LLC, food labels and nutrition analysis is our business. These days many consumers are paying more attention to labels and expect to find accurate information. There are five main federal food labeling laws that regulate production and labeling of food products. Five Food Labeling Laws The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C, FFDCA, FDCA), is a set of laws passed by Congress in 1938 giving authority to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oversee the safety ... Full Article

Colorado Proud

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At On The Menu, we work with many clients boasting the Colorado Proud logo. Most Colorado residents are familiar with the logo, seeing it in grocery stores, at farmer’s markets, and in restaurants, but what exactly does this mean? The Colorado Proud logo signifies a Colorado product that has been grown, raised or processed in Colorado. Fresh produce, herbs, grains and horticultural products must be grown in Colorado. Livestock must be raised in Colorado. Value-added consumer foods (jams, salsas, ... Full Article

GMO Labeling Debate

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It seems like the term GMO has been around forever. But in truth, commercial GMO foods have only been around since 1996. GMOs or “genetically modified organisms,” are plants or animals that have been genetically engineered with DNA from bacteria, viruses or other plants and animals in order to produce a “beneficial” trait not possible in nature. Safety issues surrounding GMO foods has sparked widespread debate and legislation throughout the world over the last 15 years and in the U.S. a non-GMO ... Full Article

Marketing Your Food Product Workshop

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Colorado companies producing food products won’t want to miss the annual Marketing Your Food Product workshop held April 18, 2013. The educational workshop, held in Aurora from 8am to 5pm, is designed to help food manufacturers market their locally made products. The one-day workshop features practical advice from professionals covering a variety of topics such as rules and regulations, brand building, working with retailers, and more. On The Menu will be in attendance to answer any of your ... Full Article

Where Food, Nutrition, and Business Intersect

From analysis to labeling, restaurants and food manufacturers nationwide trust On The Menu to deliver accurate, scientifically-based results that adhere to FDA and food product regulations. Since 2004, On The Menu has distinguished itself with its personalized service, fast turnaround, and state-of-the-art approach that includes comprehensive nutrition analysis and allergen and gluten tracking services. On The Menu is ready to help you and your staff meet your customers’ needs.

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