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Americas: Food labels appear on personal care products, finds Organic Monitor

A growing number of ethical food labels are making their way to cosmetic and personal care products, says Organic Monitor. It finds almost 15% of...

Europe: Leaders launch network for managing food crises

Authorities have launched a new network to achieve joint global food-security assessments and joint responses to food crises, including those related to phenomena such...

Asia Pacific: Ingredion gets GLHC claim in Australia for resistant starch

Ingredion has a self-substantiated General Level Health Claim (GLHC) for Hi-Maize resistant starch based on digestive health. A systematic literature review was undertaken and updated...

Americas: Instinctif Partners launch recall-ready tools

Instinctif Partners have launched two tools to help companies respond to a product recall or operational crisis. RecallOptic provides an accurate indicator of product recall...

Europe: Locally grown Danish produce contains fewer pesticides than imports, report

Danish consumers can ensure a diet containing fewer pesticide residues by choosing fruit and vegetable items that carry the national flag. This is the...

Europe: Mettler Toledo bags 2 wins in UK awards

Salford-based Mettler Toledo Safeline was named the runner-up for the Environmental Achievement Award, sponsored by CMR Consultants. This award recognizes the manufacturer that...

Americas: Tomra unveils system to combat food contamination

Tomra releases a laser and sorting technology to help lower the danger of lethal aflatoxin across the world. The sensor-based Detox laser utilizes an optical...

Americas: PepsiCo joins The Recycling Partnership

PepsiCo joins The Recycling Partnership to address the continued shortfall in US recycling rates. Currently, still less than half of recyclables in U.S. homes...

Americas: Cactus pear a viable food, water source, FAO

During the recent intense drought in southern Madagascar, cactus proved a crucial supply of food, forage and water for local people and their animals....

Americas: IFST updates information on stevia

The Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) has updated its Information Statement on Stevia, which covers EU regulatory changes to mid-2018. It also includes...