Governance
Regulatory updates on food trade and commercial breakthroughs on product safety.
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...