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News In a Nutshell | June 29, 2021
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New Resource for Managing Peanut Ingredients in Food
Processing Facilities
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Controlling food allergens in processing environments can be
a challenging but not impossible task. Brands and manufacturers from small to
large often have questions or concerns about managing allergens, specifically
peanut, in their facilities.
The National Peanut Board has partnered with the renowned
Food Allergy Research and Resource Program (FARRP) to create “Controlling
Peanut Ingredients in Food Processing Facilities,” a free, downloadable
roadmap for processors to develop and implement allergen control plans, with a
specific focus on controlling peanut ingredients.
While this guide is not designed to replace detailed
operations protocols or the protocols required for food safety standards or
certifications or specialized marketplace certifications, it does provide
information on key aspects of allergen management including:
- Hazard Analysis
- Supply Chain Controls
- Ingredient Receiving, Storage and Handling
- Preventing Cross-Contact during Processing
- Labeling and Packaging Controls
- Allergen Change-Overs
- Precautionary Allergen Labeling
“Controlling
Peanut Ingredients in Food Processing Facilities” also features real-world
case studies from small, medium and large brands who are thriving and
successfully managing peanut, including Mission Mighty Me peanut puffs, Crazy
Richard’s frozen snack bites and Hershey’s chocolate.
“The good news is that if processors are currently working
with any of the other major allergens—milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts,
soy, wheat and now sesame,” said Sherry Coleman Collins, MS, RDN, LD, and NPB
consultant, “then the stage should already be set to properly manage peanut
ingredients.
“There are many reasons to manage food allergens
appropriately to include peanut ingredients in processed foods,” said Collins.
“Peanuts have the most protein of any nut—7 grams per one-ounce serving.
Granulated, chopped, peanut flour, peanut butter, peanut paste, refined and
unrefined peanut oil—the options for peanut ingredients are nearly limitless.
Peanuts are also popular and Americans consume an average of 7.6 pounds each
year (Source
1). Many of the top-selling candy brands include peanut ingredients and
they are the preferred nut of the sought-after millennial market (Source 2, Source
3). Peanuts also fit the bill for sustainability, requiring less than five
gallons of water to produce one ounce (Source
4).”
Download the free resource “Controlling
Peanut Ingredients in Food Processing Facilities.”
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National Peanut Board to Set FY-22 Plan at July Board
Meeting
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The National Peanut Board will set strategic direction for
the FY-22 program of work and budget at its quarterly board meeting July 14-15,
2021. The meeting will be available for online or for in-person attendance.
In-person meetings will take place at the Majestic Beach & Golf Resort – 10901
Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407. For online attendance use this
link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85255346038.
The Board begins the planning process each year by assessing
consumer attitudes and market conditions and setting the program of work to
align with strategic objectives to advance its mission of improving the
economic condition of USA peanut farmers and their families through compelling
promotion and groundbreaking research.
The National Peanut Board’s FY-22 begins Nov. 1, 2021 and
ends Oct. 31, 2022.
To see the schedule and find out more information, click here.
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Tell Us What You Want to Hear!
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The National Peanut Board will be launching a brand-new
podcast later this fall called “The Peanut Podcast.” The monthly podcast
episodes will feature topics including farming, agriculture, sustainability,
nutrition, peanut allergies and more.
Please fill out the brief survey below so you can tell us
what you want to hear. Thank you!
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As a leader of his family’s business, the Hubbard Peanut
Company (also known as Hubs), Marshall Rabil recently introduced a new product
that not only supports a small farmer but delivers a unique product to the
consumer. Hubs Single Origin Redskin Peanuts were sold exclusively on the Hubs
website and quickly sold out.
As a third-generation food business entrepreneur, Marshall,
who serves as the company’s Director of Sales and Marketing thrives on trying
new things to keep his business and products relevant for the future. Ryan
Lepicier, the National Peanut Board’s Chief Marketing Officer, talks with
Marshall about entrepreneurship and innovation.
To see what Marshall said, click here.
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How to Grow Delicious Peanuts at Home
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As part of this year’s consumer campaign, Grow It
Yourself, NPB is encouraging millennials and Gen Z to get their hands dirty and
try growing their own peanuts.
You don’t have to be a farmer to grow peanuts at home, in
fact, you don’t even need a big garden! Peanuts can easily be grown in a
container on a deck, patio, windowsill or countertop. All you need is a raw
peanut, an 18–20-inch container with well-drained soil, 8 hours of direct
sunlight, and a little patience while your peanuts grow. A single peanut plant
can reward you with 30-40 delicious nuts.
Let’s get started! Click here
to watch the video and share with #GrowPeanuts #GrowitYourself #GIY so we can
see your progress.
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How to Compost Peanut Shells
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With summer in full swing, you might be thinking about
showing off your green thumb by starting a garden. One valuable addition to any
home garden is compost, which is a mixture of “browns” (branches, twigs,
leaves, etc.), “greens” (grass clippings, vegetable and fruit trimmings, etc.),
and water. Adding compost to your garden adds moisture to your soil, promotes
the growth of helpful bacteria and fungi in your soil, helps fight plant
diseases and pests, and promotes overall sustainability. The ever-versatile
peanut can be a valuable addition to your compost as a “brown” ingredient. The
carbon that peanuts contain acts as a valuable energy source
for the microorganisms that help break down your compost. If you’ve ever
wondered about how to compost peanut shells, but you’re not sure where to
start, you’ve come to the right place.
Read how to compost peanut shells here.
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Recipe: Peanut Butter Bomb Cookies
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Recipe Created by Elaine Magee, MPH, RD
Peanut butter or chocolate chip cookies make most people's
top 20 list of comfort foods. Since June 12 was National Peanut Butter Cookie
Day the folks at NPB thought we should share one of our favorite recipes for
them. Dr. Elaine Magee, MPH, RD, joined those two favorite cookies together in
this scrumptious and satisfying recipe for Peanut Butter Bomb Cookies.
Get the recipe here.
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National Peanut Board
Calendar for
June 28 -July 31, 2021 |
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USA Peanut Congress (New Orleans, LA)
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June 28-July 1
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School Nutrition Association Conference, ANC (Virtual)
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July 12-15
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American Peanut Research & Education Society (Virtual)
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July 12-16
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National Peanut Board Meeting (Panama City Beach, FL)
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July 14-15
| | Southern Peanut Growers Conference (Panama City Beach, FL) | July 15-17 |
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News in a Nutshell is a bi-monthly e-newsletter from the National Peanut Board with the latest on USA-grown peanuts in the media, marketing and promotions, food allergy news, grower resources and much more. |
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Marketing & Communications Editorial Team |
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Ryan Lepicier Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer
Lauren Highfill Williams Director |
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Jada Linton, RD, LD Associate
Lindsay Stevens Specialist
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Catherine Karanja Specialist
Sherry Coleman Collins, MS, RD, LDN Consultant |
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