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FDA seeks industry input on stricter gluten labelling transparency
FDA seeks industry input on gluten labelling to protect coeliac consumers and improve transparency across US packaged food markets worldwide.
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FDA warns of botulism risk as recalled canned tuna ‘inadvertently’ returns to US shelves
The FDA has issued a fresh warning after recalled canned tuna linked to botulism risk was accidentally redistributed to US retailers.
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13k pounds of chicken recalled in seven US states over listeria concerns
US foodservice supplier Suzanna’s Kitchen pulls ready-to-eat chicken over listeria contamination concerns, urging operators across seven states to remove affected stock.
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Tufts University and Good Food Institute rescue cultivated meat lines for open industry use
Tufts University and the Good Food Institute are salvaging cell lines from closed startups to accelerate scalable cultivated meat development worldwide.
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Nestlé issues infant formula advisory information following global recall linked to cereulide risk
Nestlé has issued an infant formula advisory after a global recall, outlining a potential cereulide risk and guidance for parents and caregivers.
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US chocolatier Spring & Mulberry recalls mint chocolate bar nationwide over potential Salmonella risk
Spring & Mulberry has issued a voluntary nationwide recall after routine testing flagged potential Salmonella contamination in a batch of its Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar.
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US resets dietary guidelines, backing more protein and fewer ultra-processed foods
New US dietary guidelines prioritise protein and whole foods while urging Americans to cut highly processed foods in major nutrition reset.
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Food fraud 2026 and beyond: new targets, tactics and risks
Drawing on his extensive insight and all the data he can lay his hands on, Professor Chris Elliott reveals the areas most at risk of exploitation in our food system, highlighting the questionable benevolence of AI as both friend and foe.
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PepsiCo partners with Siemens and NVIDIA to roll out AI digital twins across its supply chain
Food and drink giant PepsiCo is piloting AI-driven digital twins to redesign factories and warehouses, lifting throughput and cutting investment costs.
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Jim Beam shutting down bourbon production at Kentucky distillery for 2026
Bourbon giant pauses output at flagship site as tariffs, oversupply and falling alcohol demand pressure US whiskey industry.
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A Food Safety Carol: the reckoning of CD Screege
Inspired by A Christmas Carol, this fictional narrative follows a global food executive forced to confront the human cost of his decisions. Drawing on real world failures and insights from Dr Darin Detwiler and international food safety leaders, the story explores how culture, leadership and risk shape outcomes across the…
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Tetra Pak launches world’s first aseptic paper-based barrier for juice packaging
Tetra Pak, in collaboration with Spanish drinks brand García Carrión, has launched the world’s first use of its aseptic paper-based barrier technology for juice packaging.
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UPF & HFSS – the new state of play
Lewis Wallis and Dr Samuel Dicken summarise the major developments from 2025 and reflect on what we might expect in the next year as science and policy continue to evolve around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and foods high in fat, sugar and/or salt (HFSS).
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European Commission gives final approval to Mars’ $36bn Kellanova acquisition
European Commission grants final approval for Mars’ $36bn Kellanova acquisition, creating a global snacking powerhouse with nine billion-dollar brands.
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Unilever sells Graze to Candy Kittens owner Katjes International
Unilever will sell Graze to Katjes International in a deal placing the healthy snacking brand under the growing Candy Kittens group.
