Australian researchers have identified bread, cheese and processed meat products as key dietary contributors of salt requiring sodium reformulation in a new study, urging the government to widen its focus on reformulating these foods to achieve positive...
Food and beverage products adopting the voluntary Health Star Rating (HSR) scheme in Australia and New Zealand are more likely to increase their HSR scores overtime, resulting in researchers calling for its mandatory adoption for the greater benefit of...
There are new rules for businesses and citizens from 1 January 2021 – and companies in the food sector have been urged to act now to be ready if new trading rules between the UK and EU come into force at the beginning of 2021.
Bunge Loders Croklaan (BLC) has been given the green light from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the expanded use of its shea olein in US products.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Victoria Prentis said the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is currently not considering the inclusion of sourdough or wholegrain definitions in the Bread and Flour Regulations.
Front-of-pack nutrition labelling schemes that use across-the-board algorithms – such as Nutri-Score – allow for ‘discrepancies’, whereby a dark green ‘A’ ranking does not necessarily mean a healthy choice, argues Voedingsjungle’s Manon van Eijsden.
Most Americans are still not familiar with glyphosate, but once they were made aware of it, 93% expressed concern about the presence of the toxin in their breakfast foods – giving One Degree Organic Foods impetus to champion its mission to educate consumers...
It is hoped British agriculture will be transformed by the ‘biggest farming shake-up in 50 years’. But there are fears that both Britain’s move to cut farmer subsidies as it leaves the EU Common Agricultural Policy, and the EU’s reform of the CAP, could...
Novozymes has developed a enzymatic solution that makes it easier for bakers to handle dough and produce bread under warm and difficult climatic conditions.
Defra has published an update to information on labelling of food products for sale in the UK and the EU, applicable once the Brexit transition period comes to an end.
The UK’s new Geographical Indications (GI) schemes are set to replace the EU’s schemes on 1 January, while results of a snapshot survey show there’s still some way to go to ensure bakers and other food-to-go businesses will be ready to meet the requirements...
Building off the landmark LEAP (Learning Early About Peanut Allergy) study, food allergy advocacy group FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education), is launching the SEED (Start Eating Early Diet) study exploring early introduction of multiple allergenic...
Traditional bakeries typically have the proper food safety measures in place onsite, but what some may have failed to realise is that when switching to an online and home delivery service, the rules, regulations and requirements change.
Earlier this month, members of the European Parliament (MEPs) rejected the European Commission’s (EC) draft proposals on titanium dioxide and acrylamide, calling for more stringent measures.
The predictive analytics provider told BakeryandSnacks the UK savoury snacks industry stands to lose £381.1m, while the bakery sector is at risk of losing £143.4m should the government’s injunction on advertising products labelled as high in fat, sugar...
Statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show bakers and flour confectioners have an average work-related injury incidence ratio rate 18.2 times the norm, placing them in the category of the most dangerous occupation in the UK.
The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has called for a uniform European approach to supply chain standards saying that in some countries where raw materials are imported from, human rights are still not being observed, even...
The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has criticised the German government and EU over its handling of the trade dispute between the EU and the United States.
The alliance of scientists and child health advocacy organisations has stated the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) final guidance on inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereal is 'not a large enough step’ to be a protective, health-based limit...
Sugar taxation has remained the most effective for of food taxation when it comes to reducing diet-related diseases as compared to taxes on salt, saturated fat and junk food, according to a recent New Zealand study.
Employment law specialist and founder of A City Law Firm, Karen Holden provides legal insight and advice for employers and employees easing into 'the new normal'.
India’s newest food tax saga stemming from Southern flatbreads being taxed higher than Northern ones has placed renewed focus on the country’s controversial GST system, provoking claims of ‘cultural racism’ from campaigners.
Australia’s implementation of the revised Health Star Ratings (HSR) system is on track with a focus on sugar and sodium reduction via a new nutrient calculator, as well as plans for 70% of industry uptake, the Australian Department of Health has confirmed.
Functional ingredient producer Sensus has been given the green light by the the country’s Ministry of Public Health for the claim that Sensus’ chicory root fibre increases the bifidobacteria in the intestine.
Company says its flavour modulator range (FMP) is designed to address the upcoming European organic regulation regarding flavourings for organic food and beverages to have at least a 95/5 structure — meaning 100% natural with at least 95% derived from...
CAOBISCO, the Association of the Chocolate, Biscuits & Confectionery Industries of Europe, has called on the EU and UK authorities to extend free trade agreement (FTA) talks fearing a balanced trade agreement could be jeopardised because of the COVID-19...
Contaminant detection and materials sorting specialist Sesotec is hosting a virtual exhibition in lieu of its presence at interpack, which has been postponed until next year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has addressed concerns raised by bakers of the potential for temporary unavailability of personal protective equipment (PPEs) used to protect workers from food ingredient dusts.
Oils and fats supplier Bunge Loders Croklaan is ‘significantly lowering’ the 3-MCPDe levels across its entire European food portfolio ahead of expected European regulations that will impose stricter maximum levels.
Salarius – creator of a proprietary salt that reduces sodium content without compromising its ‘saltiness’ – has welcomed the Mexican government’s approval of the nutrition labelling regulation, which warns consumers of high levels of sodium, caloric content,...
IT and operational technology (OT) cybersecurity is even more critical in the ‘new normal’ of remote workforces, which create an additional burden on chief information security officers to remotely secure their production environments, according to Claroty...
SnackSafely is launching an online campaign called #SnackSafelyAtHome to help consumers with food allergies while they are confined to their homes due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Members of EUROPEN, (European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment) and FEFCO (European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers) have spoken out in support of their customers during the coronavirus outbreak.
Is the plastic pollution the responsibility of the food and beverage industry, or the recycling industry? Sustainability experts at Bureau Veritas weigh in.
The European Commission is calling on startups and SMEs with technologies and innovations that could help in treating, testing and monitoring the coronavirus outbreak to apply for the next round of funding from the European Innovation Council (EIC).
The US snack producer has launched ReGrained Puffs virtually, hosting online buyer meetings for retailers and a limited presale offering with free shipping to lower barriers to trial for consumers.
INX International, which produces inks and coatings for commercial packaging and digital applications, has spoken out about the impact of COVID-19 coronavirus, saying 'the potential supply chain impact of this pandemic is immense and unpredictable’.
William Reed Business Media (WRBM) – publisher of BakeryandSnacks – has postponed its UK Food Shows scheduled to take place at the end of this month, due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation.
The world is grappling with an array of challenges when it comes to ensuring global food safety, according to Nikos Manouselis, founder and CEO, Agroknow.
The UK expert and consumer watchdog is inviting caterers and other industry professionals to take advantage of its 50 years of insight into all things gluten free through its updated online training course.
Researchers are repurposing waste bread into a medium that can kick start fermentation in food and beverage products, such as sourdough, yoghurt, and wine.
National Confectioners Association president and CEO John Downs said the 2020 Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago is still going ahead, and the organization is working closely with the US government to monitor the on-going situation.
