RL Food Testing Laboratory

Plant-based foods often require more allergen testing than conventional products — not less.
One formula can contain soy, pea protein, wheat, coconut, and sesame all at once. And "vegan" or "dairy-free" on the label doesn't replace proper FDA allergen disclosure.
We put together a quick breakdown of what compliance actually looks like in this space 👇
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Allergen Testing Requirements for Plant-Based Foods Understand FDA allergen testing and labeling requirements for plant-based foods, including key differences and testing needed for accurate labels.

Protein intake recommendations for active adults and aging populations are trending 50–100% above traditional guidelines and that demand is showing up across everyday retail, quick-service menus, and e-commerce, not just sports nutrition.

This can translate to tighter ingredient supply, longer lead times, and pricing pressure that isn't behaving the way it used to.

Learn what's driving the shift and what to consider in your sourcing and formulation strategy: https://ow.ly/Hbj850YYvTV

Understanding Rising Protein Targets: Implications for Ingredient Sourcing and Supply Chain Planning Higher protein demand is tightening supply and raising costs for food and supplement manufacturers. Learn what it means for 2026 sourcing.

Starting shelf-life testing too early can lead to delays, re-testing, and results that no longer apply if your product changes.

Before beginning a study, make sure a few key things are finalized:
• Product formulation
• Packaging
• Storage conditions
• Target shelf-life

Our latest article shares a practical checklist to help brands determine if they’re ready for shelf-life testing and explains the difference between baseline testing strategies.

Read the full article: https://www.rlfoodtestinglaboratory.com/is-your-product-ready-for-shelf-life-testing

Shelf Life Testing Checklist for Food Brands Before Product Launch Before starting shelf life testing, confirm your formulation, packaging, and storage conditions are finalized with this practical checklist.