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EU report reveals 'gaps' in olive oil controls

EU report reveals 'gaps' in olive oil controls

11 Mar 2026

The EU's olive oil market is highly regulated to ensure quality, safety, and traceability – but a recent audit found control system gaps that need improving.

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Europe to tighten import controls for pesticides

Europe to tighten import controls for pesticides

26 Feb 2026

The European Commission will tighten controls on food and feed imports and may extend France's ban on products containing prohibited pesticides.

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How the industry is fighting food fraud in 2026

How the industry is fighting food fraud in 2026

24 Feb 2026

Herbs, spices, and white powders are highly at risk of food fraud – but the industry is embracing food fingerprinting coupled with artificial intelligence to fight it.

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Understanding supplement trends in India

Understanding supplement trends in India

20 Feb 2026

Sixty percent of Indian consumers are interested in branded supplements with many preferring smaller pack sizes, according to a global survey.

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EU pushes ahead on ‘more innovative plant breeding’

EU pushes ahead on ‘more innovative plant breeding’

2 Feb 2026

The European Union will soon adopt a regulation on new genomic techniques for plants to drive innovation and sustainability – but consumer groups have raised concerns.

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Botulism and bacterial toxins: The latest in infant formula recalls

Botulism and bacterial toxins: The latest in infant formula recalls

23 Jan 2026

Recalls of ByHeart and Nestlé infant formula products over concerns of botulism and bacterial toxins have put food safety back in the spotlight.

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Food industry groups sue Texas over ingredient labels

Food industry groups sue Texas over ingredient labels

14 Jan 2026

Groups representing companies such as Kraft Heinz and Coca-Cola sue Texas to block a new law requiring warning labels, arguing it misleads consumers.

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PAN Europe calls for pesticide ban after ‘forever chemical’ found in EU cereals

PAN Europe calls for pesticide ban after ‘forever chemical’ found in EU cereals

15 Dec 2025

The “forever chemical” trifluoroacetic acid has been found in over 80% of European cereal samples tested, prompting investigators to call for an urgent regulatory response.

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Ingredient transparency key to success in European natural health market

Ingredient transparency key to success in European natural health market

12 Dec 2025

Europe’s $40.7 billion supplements market is growing fast, fuelled by demand for products that support healthy ageing, mental wellbeing, and preventive health, say experts.

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Plastic packaging toxicity a ‘ticking timebomb’ for FMCG companies

Plastic packaging toxicity a ‘ticking timebomb’ for FMCG companies

1 Dec 2025

Studies on the toxicity of plastic have spiked in the past decade – and the evidence points to a “ticking timebomb” for manufacturers and consumers alike, an analysis suggests.

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Concerns swirl around cinnamon’s compliance with EU law

Concerns swirl around cinnamon’s compliance with EU law

25 Nov 2025

Cinnamon may be a top functional ingredient, but it needs stronger protocols to ensure it meets EU food safety laws and quality standards, say researchers.

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COP30 drives packaging standards to balance food waste with recyclability

COP30 drives packaging standards to balance food waste with recyclability

25 Nov 2025

F&B manufacturers face updated packaging priorities following discussions at COP30, where industry representatives outlined approaches that balance waste reduction with food preservation requirements.

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