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Food Safety & Quality
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Nitrites: Pressure grows on UK to follow EU’s lead
20 Nov 2025
Pressure is growing on the UK to follow the EU’s lead after the bloc revised its regulations on the permitted levels of nitrites and nitrates in cured meats.
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Predictive maintenance redefines powder mixing reliability
13 Nov 2025
Mill Powder Tech's smart control systems harness real-time data to help the food and biotech sectors achieve zero downtime and smarter output, alongside rigorous GMP standards and ambitious ESG goals.
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New UPF standard hoped to offer consumers ‘coherence and clarity’
10 Nov 2025
Ingredients companies are being urged to enter “a new era of partnership and innovation” following the launch of the industry’s first non-UPF verification scheme.
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Ingredient quantities mislabelled on popular protein bars, independent tests show
5 Nov 2025
Some popular protein bars contain more fat, carbs, and/or sugars than claimed on their labels, independent nutrition testing reveals.
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Will postbiotics become the go-to functional ingredient?
3 Nov 2025
Postbiotics show significant promise for the functional foods market due to their safety profile and beneficial bioactive properties, research suggests.
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