Food Industry News Roundup for Week of Oct. 11

FDA Issues Food Industry Guidance for Voluntarily Reducing Sodium in Processed and Packaged Foods
The targets in the final guidance seek to decrease average sodium intake from approximately 3,400 milligrams to 3,000 milligrams per day, about a 12% reduction, over the next 2 1/2 years.

The Economist Delves into the Future of Food in Story Series
We caught up with Jon Fasman, U.S. digital editor for the magazine, about his reporting, what he learned about the food industry, consumers and more.

FDA Announces Signing of Domestic Mutual Reliance Agreements with California, Florida, Utah and Wisconsin
These mutual reliance agreements facilitate a coordinated effort between the FDA and individual states with goals to reduce human foodborne illness outbreaks, reduce duplication of regulatory oversight and increase public health protection by focusing on areas of higher risk, the agency said.

September/October issue of QA Digital Edition
Hot off the virtual presses, our September/October issue is live. Click in for stories about food crime, allergen risk management and whether or not a rodent-free warehouse is possible. Plus, find out what our expert columnists have to say about global food protection and how nurturing people helps them get better.