Sesame to Join Allergens
Labeled on Packaged Goods
President Biden recently signed the Food Allergy Safety,
Treatment, Education and Research Act into law. It will require
that sesame—to which nearly 1.6 million Americans are allergic—
be labeled on all packaged foods beginning January 1, 2023, and
that food allergy research be given greater priority by the federal
government.
"The President's signing today of the FASTER Act is a major
victory for the entire food allergy community across the nation,"
said Lisa Gable, CEO of FARE. "It was because of our champions
and advocates that the FASTER Act was introduced, passed, and
signed into law during President Biden's first 100 days in office."
The Truffle Hunters
Shadowing a group of Italian elders and their
expertly-trained truffle dogs into the woods is rare,
if ever experienced. Secrecy is part of the tradition,
which sadly is close to extinction as younger
generations fail to take over. Shot in the stunning
region of Piedmont, Italy, "The Truffle Hunters,"
shortlisted for the Academy Award Documentary
Feature category, gives us a peek into the
mysterious world of hunting for the coveted white
Alba truffle. The filmmakers follow the cycle from
forest to plate, even giving us the dogs' perspectives
from cameras attached to their snouts.—D.S.
Plant-Based Hot Dogs at Nathan's
Nathan's Famous, in partnership with plant-based food
company Meatless Farm, has introduced a plant-based hot
dog. Nathan's Famous Plant-Based Hot Dog by Meatless
Farm is available exclusively on the Nathan's online retail
portal on Shopify, and has rolled out to select locations.
"As plant-based menu items continue to grow in
popularity, we are excited to launch a gourmet, plant-
based hot dog, a product created not just for our flexitarian,
vegetarian, and vegan customers, but all who enjoy a
healthier diet," said James Walker, senior vice president,
restaurants, Nathan's, in a statement. "We've spent a great
deal of time perfecting this hot dog and making sure that
those who know and love Nathan's one-of-a-kind flavor, as
well as those that might not have tried a Nathan's hot dog
due to diet, can now enjoy an option that fits their lifestyle.
We are looking forward to growing a new customer base
with this partnership with Meatless Farm and know their
high-quality ingredients are the way to deliver what our
customers have come to expect of the original Nathan's
Famous hot dog."
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