All North America articles – Page 3
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NewsNew systematic review reveals strongest early-life risk factors for childhood obesity
A comprehensive new review of 177 global studies has pinpointed the strongest maternal and infant factors linked to childhood obesity in the first 1,000 days of life, offering insights to guide early prevention strategies.
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NewsAKA Foods secures $17.2 million seed funding to launch world’s first secure AI system for food innovation
AKA Foods has secured $17.2 million in seed funding to launch AKA Studio, a secure AI platform transforming food product formulation. By combining sensory data, R&D insights and intelligent AI assistants, the system accelerates innovation cycles, supports clean-label reformulation, and helps food companies bring healthier, more sustainable products to market ...
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NewsUber Eats partners with Starship to trial autonomous food delivery robots
Uber Eats partners with Starship to launch autonomous delivery robots in the UK, offering faster, low-cost food delivery through next-generation AI technology.
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NewsLancet experts warn ultra-processed foods pose major global health threat
A major three-paper Lancet Series warns that rising ultra-processed food consumption is damaging global health and calls for coordinated worldwide regulation and reform.
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NewsFirst confirmed death from alpha-gal meat allergy caused by tick bite
US researchers have confirmed the first fatality from alpha-gal meat allergy, triggered by a tick bite and delayed anaphylaxis.
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ArticleSilent Enemies: Author's Note – What I Know Now
Silence doesn’t just hide danger; it allows it to grow. In this powerful Author’s Note and behind-the-scenes interview, Dr Darin Detwiler reveals how Silent Enemies came to life, why its message matters now more than ever, and the bold shifts the food industry must make to prevent the next avoidable ...
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NewsGLP-1 users want taste, texture and satiety, Tate & Lyle reports
New Tate & Lyle research reveals how GLP-1 users’ food preferences are shifting and where manufacturers can innovate to meet changing expectations.
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NewsUS regulators recall nearly one million Costco prosecco bottles over shattering risk
Nearly one million bottles of Costco’s Kirkland Signature Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG are being recalled after reports of shattering.
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NewsHäagen-Dazs ice cream bars recall issued over undeclared wheat allergen error
Dreyer’s has recalled Häagen-Dazs mini ice cream bars after undeclared wheat was found, raising allergen safety concerns for consumers
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NewsThree tomato sauces recalled in US after botulism risk identified
Botulism concerns trigger a First and Last Bakery tomato sauce recall across the US, with shoppers urged to check and return affected jars.
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NewsNestlé drives nutrition innovation through global university and startup partnerships
Nestlé is strengthening global collaborations with leading universities and startups to accelerate research in women’s health, longevity and weight management.
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Six dead in Listeria outbreak linked to recalled prepared pasta
Six people have died and 27 fallen ill following a listeria outbreak traced to precooked pasta from California supplier Nate’s Fine Foods.
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NewsHow HRMS is transforming contaminant detection in reclaimed water and food crops
As Europe embraces reclaimed water to sustain agriculture, scientists warn that trace contaminants may be entering soils and crops. Learn how advanced HRMS technology helps laboratories identify, quantify and control emerging risks to food safety and compliance.
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ArticleManaging PFAS in the food supply chain: insights from Agilent Technologies
PFAS contamination continues to challenge the food and beverage sector. Agilent Technologies’ Tarun Anumol and Lorna De Leoz discuss how innovation in testing and data management is helping laboratories protect product integrity and stay ahead of regulation.
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ArticleSilent Enemies: Part 4 – The Sound of Silence
Some failures leave no alarms – just empty chairs, unanswered questions and a mission that never ends. In Part 4 of Silent Enemies, Dr Darin Detwiler shares the personal loss that transformed his mission, revealing how silence in food safety can carry the heaviest cost of all.
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NewsTwo US candy bars recalled days before Halloween over nut cross-contamination
Zingerman’s recalls peanut and cashew candy bars in Michigan and New York after cross-contamination raises risk of severe allergic reactions.
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ReportGuide to testing: precision, protection and progress in food manufacturing
Across the food sector, testing has evolved from a procedural requirement to a cornerstone of trust. This report shows how experts are tackling digital threats, ensuring product safety, and building systems that protect consumers while accelerating novel food approvals.
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NewsCoca-Cola recalls more than 70,000 cans over metal contamination concerns
Coca-Cola has recalled three soft drink brands from Texas shelves after discovering cans may contain metal fragments.
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NewsNestlé undergoes digital core upgrade to enable AI and automation at scale
Nestlé has completed the first phase of its global digital core upgrade, enabling AI and automation at scale to transform operations.
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NewsWalmart and Avery Dennison launch RFID-enabled labels to boost food freshness
Walmart and Avery Dennison launch first-to-market RFID labelling in meat, bakery and deli to cut waste, improve freshness and boost efficiency.