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Food safety body strongly against EU glyphosate reapproval

Food safety body strongly against EU glyphosate reapproval

31 Jul 2023

As the European Union (EU) considers the potential reapproval of the common pesticide glyphosate in the food manufacturing space, Safe Food Advocacy Europe (SAFE) confirms its opposition to the move.

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How healthy are plant-based drinks in China?

How healthy are plant-based drinks in China?

28 Jul 2023

Researchers studying the nutritional content of plant-based protein drinks recommend consumers closely observe nutrition facts and ingredient information.

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Paper-based packaging gaining popularity as solution to waste reduction

Paper-based packaging gaining popularity as solution to waste reduction

27 Jul 2023

With efforts being made to offer alternatives to plastic-based packaging, the food industry has renewed efforts to introduce paper- and even plant-based options to complement the sustainably produced food products they serve to protect.

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USDA progresses project to assess ‘raised with antibiotics’ market

USDA progresses project to assess ‘raised with antibiotics’ market

26 Jul 2023

Consumers and the wider food industry are asking for greater transparency and accountability in placing antibiotics claims on animal-based products.

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Latino-owned food startups tackle climate change

Latino-owned food startups tackle climate change

25 Jul 2023

A growing list of Latino-founded food and beverage startups in the US are putting sustainability at the forefront of their businesses for the sake of the planet.

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Coffee industry condemns Fair Trade USA’s price freeze

Coffee industry condemns Fair Trade USA’s price freeze

24 Jul 2023

More than 600 coffee producers are speaking out against Fair Trade USA’s refusal to align with the new international minimum price for coffee set by Fairtrade International earlier this year.

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‘Uncertainties’ over quality of evidence linking ultra-processed foods to poor health

‘Uncertainties’ over quality of evidence linking ultra-processed foods to poor health

21 Jul 2023

A UK government report has cast doubt on the science linking consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) with increased risks of poor health, highlighting “uncertainties around the quality of evidence available”.

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JECFA expert committee reconfirms aspartame safety at approved levels

JECFA expert committee reconfirms aspartame safety at approved levels

20 Jul 2023

The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has found “limited evidence” that aspartame is a possible carcinogenic, yet the sweetener has received a classification of “possibly carcinogenic”.

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Multifunctionality key to consumer adoption of health products

Multifunctionality key to consumer adoption of health products

19 Jul 2023

Mental and physical and the relationship between them are driving interest in multifunctional health products, especially those offering scientifically-backed holistic health benefits, according to a report.

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Additives in US food products up 10% since 2001

Additives in US food products up 10% since 2001

18 Jul 2023

New research revealed that 60% of foods purchased by Americans contained technical food additives as of 2019, which was a 10% increase since 2001.

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Industry first: The Netherlands approves cultivated meat and seafood tastings

Industry first: The Netherlands approves cultivated meat and seafood tastings

17 Jul 2023

The Netherlands has become the first country in Europe to approve tastings of cultivated meat and seafood in controlled environments, yet there is still a long way to go before widescale commercialisation is achieved.

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What do consumers really think of ultra-processed foods?

What do consumers really think of ultra-processed foods?

14 Jul 2023

Most UK consumers are unable to accurately identify ultra-processed foods, believing them to be less processed than they actually are. Many are “shocked” and “worried” when they find out the truth – before rationalising their choices, according to a ne...

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