A recent study has come out in favour of mandatory front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) policies – for both directing consumer choice and encouraging the food industry to reformulate products.
Cereal Partners UK’s (CPUK) gradual reformulation approach means it will have removed 59 million teaspoons of sugar and three million teaspoons of salt by the end of the year to bring its popular products in line with the UK government’s non-HFSS model.
The UK government's decision to finally make it mandatory to add folic acid to non-wholemeal wheat flour to help prevent life-threatening spinal conditions in babies is being hailed by all concerned.
The global taste and nutrition giant has completed the acquisition of preservation specialist Niacet, first announced on 21 June 2021 and with a value of €853m ($1.01bn).
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed the GRAS (generally recognised as safe) status for Nascent Health Sciences’ SoPure Stevia with a No Objection Letter.
Starch Europe has expressed its disappointment at the Canadian authorities’ decision to impose duties on exports of wheat gluten from certain EU Member States.
Market researcher IRI estimates that 26% of space will potentially be ‘up for grabs’ in UK supermarkets when regulations impacting instore promotion and off-shelf display of high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products come into force next year.
Mekitec Group has cemented its place among the world’s leading food quality control vendors with the acquisition of Grupo Bimbo’s subsidiary, Kanan Smart Solution, in a share transaction.
Health campaigners have reacted with disappointment after new scientific analysis concluded that the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) claim that glyphosate is not genotoxic cannot be justified on the basis of manufacturers’ studies.
The UK Government announced plans to limit the advertising of unhealthy foods last week. The food and advertising industries expressed ‘disappointment’ at ‘draconian’ measures, while health campaigners welcomed the news but voiced concern over possible...
Frito-Lay and Snyder’s-Lance came head to head in court again over a 12-year-long dispute to register the term ‘pretzel crisps’ as a federal trademark.
For today’s increasingly health-conscious consumers, what goes into the food they buy is more important than ever, driving the demand for shorter, more natural and less tongue-twisting ingredient lists. In turn, new and fresh grain-based snack and bakery...
Under pressure to act in the wake of the recent congressional report into heavy metals in baby food, the FDA has unveiled a new action plan - ‘Closer to Zero – setting forth its approach to reducing exposure to toxic elements in foods commonly eaten by...
More effective policies to prevent allergen cross contamination are needed in Australia’s food industry, while voluntary labelling needs to more accurately reflect the risk profile, said a lead investigator of HealthNuts, the world’s largest comprehensive...
The Australian food industry has expressed relief at the government’s announcement of a three-year transition period for firms to comply with the new Plain English Allergen Labelling (PEAL) requirements, saying this is critical to mitigate cost impacts...
Julianne Ponan, founder of allergen free Creative Nature Superfoods, advises others in the SME sector to remain open to adapting following the UK’s departure from the EU.
Scientists from Rothamsted Research – the longest-running agricultural research institute in the world – have used genome editing to develop a type of wheat that is less likely to produce acrylamide when baked.
In 2010, the Institute of Medicine urged the FDA to tackle sodium in processed foods. In 2016, the FDA proposed voluntary guidelines, setting two-year and 10-year goals for 158 food categories… but they were never finalized. So is 2021 – with a new administration...
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...
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...
