All Enforcement, policy & governance articles – Page 9
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NewsWest Virginia food dye ban faces first legal challenge
West Virginia’s pioneering ban on six synthetic food dyes is under legal challenge from the International Association of Colour Manufacturers. The law, supported by Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr as part of the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, is being phased in across schools and commercial food sales, with ...
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NewsTrump tariffs could reshape US beer market, study warns
Tariffs on the US beer market could squeeze craft breweries, hike prices and hand multinationals a bigger share, researchers warn.
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NewsESSNA responds to Channel 4’s Joe Wicks documentary on ultra-processed foods
ESSNA has responded to Channel 4’s Joe Wicks: Licensed to Kill, warning that not all processed foods are harmful. The documentary, which features Wicks’ “Killer Bar,” has sparked debate over ultra-processed foods. Experts say broad labels like NOVA can mislead consumers, and evidence-based, ingredient-level analysis is needed to assess real ...
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OpinionThe UK Government needs to value its food system
Dr Clive Black, Vice Chairman of Shore Capital Markets, delivers a blunt assessment of the UK Government’s failure to value its food system, warning that without serious change in policy and mindset, Britain risks undermining its own food security.
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NewsSaveggy pilots edible plant-based coating to replace plastic in fresh produce
Swedish start-up Saveggy has developed an edible, plant-based coating for cucumbers, offering a sustainable alternative to plastic packaging. Backed by EIT Food, the company is piloting the solution with ICA and Odlarna, with plans to expand across Europe.
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NewsEAT-Lancet report: Global food systems transformation could save 15 million lives
The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission report urges global food systems transformation to save lives, halve emissions and restore equity within planetary limits.
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ArticleSilent Enemies: Part 2 – Voices Carry
Signals and missed opportunities push margins of error in submarines and in food safety. In Part 2 of Silent Enemies, Dr Darin Detwiler explores what it means to listen before it’s too late.
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NewsDimitra and NACCU partner to drive EUDR compliance for Kenya’s coffee farmers
Dimitra and NACCU have partnered to help over one million Kenyan coffee farmers comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Using Dimitra’s Connected Coffee platform, farmers can digitally map their farms, assess deforestation risks, and generate compliance reports, while advancing carbon and ESG practices to access premium EU markets.
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NewsUK foodborne disease surveillance strengthened as FSA concludes PATH-SAFE programme
PATH-SAFE delivered new tools, genomic data and stronger partnerships, transforming UK foodborne disease surveillance and shaping future national biosecurity strategy.
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NewsBSI launches new ISO food safety standards to strengthen global supply chain resilience
BSI has issued seven updated ISO 22000 food safety standards, including new requirements for retail, wholesale and a certifiable management system, strengthening global supply chain resilience.
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NewsFSA launches precision fermentation innovation research programme
The new innovation research programme aims to accelerate regulatory support for precision fermentation and other emerging food technologies.
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ArticleHow the phase-out of synthetic food dyes is reshaping the colour additives industry
Industry expert Yuga Raut reflects on the impact of the US initiative to phase out the use of artificial colourants in the food and beverage industry.
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NewsPepsiCo, Unilever, and partners launch STEP up for Agriculture to scale regenerative farming
PepsiCo and Unilever STEP up for Agriculture to support farmers, scale regenerative practices, and build resilient, sustainable food supply chains.
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ArticleNaming and faming: how the Chocolate Scorecard is fighting slavery in cocoa supply chains
Ruth Davison explores the 2025 Chocolate Scorecard, uncovering how the industry is confronting slavery, child labour and sustainability challenges in cocoa.
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ArticleSilent Enemies: Part 1 – Under Pressure
In Part 1 of Silent Enemies, Dr Darin Detwiler draws on his time as a nuclear submarine officer to explore lessons of responsibility, risk and vigilance that later shaped his career in food safety.
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NewsBRAINR raises record €11m to drive digital transformation in food manufacturing
Lisbon-based startup BRAINR has raised €11 million in a record seed round to digitise food manufacturing. Its cloud platform already manages a quarter of Portugal’s meat production, cutting waste and improving traceability.
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OpinionUnderstanding rising British food prices
Rising UK food prices in 2025 aren’t down to imports or commodities – they’re the result of Labour Government policies hitting working families and the grocery sector. Dr Clive Black unpicks the causes and long-term impact.
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NewsEuropean Parliament approves new EU-wide targets to reduce food waste by 2030
The new binding EU-wide 2030 food waste targets aim to slash sector-wide losses and improve sustainability across the supply chain.
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NewsUK Government moves to ban high-caffeine energy drinks for under-16s in England
Government unveils plans to restrict high-caffeine energy drinks for under-16s, targeting childhood obesity and improving school performance.
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NewsFSA opens consultation to authorise the UK's first CBD food products
The 12-week consultation, running until 20 November, aims to establish the first regulatory pathway for UK CBD food products.