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Nestlé and IBM harness AI to develop sustainable food packaging solutions
Nestlé and IBM Research unveil a generative AI tool designed to accelerate the discovery of sustainable high-barrier food packaging materials.
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FDA escalates organic blueberry recall to highest level over listeria risk
The FDA has upgraded Alma Pak’s blueberry recall to the highest risk level following positive tests for Listeria monocytogenes.
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Hershey joins growing food industry push to remove synthetic dyes by 2027
Hershey commits to removing synthetic dyes by 2027, joining a major industry push driven by health concerns and regulatory pressure.
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Starbucks releases new limited-time Firework Frappuccino for Fourth of July
Starbucks celebrates Independence Day with a bold, colourful Firework Frappuccino available across US stores for one week only.
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143,000 pounds of bologna recalled in US over labelling error
Seven varieties of bologna pulled from US market after undeclared meat ingredients raise serious labelling concerns.
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Synthetic dyes found in 1 in 5 US packaged foods and drinks
Research finds widespread use of synthetic dyes in US packaged foods and drinks as FDA pushes phase-out amid growing health concerns, especially for children’s products.
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McDonald’s boycott launched over prices, pay and diversity backlash
The People’s Union USA is calling for a week-long boycott of McDonald’s, accusing the fast-food giant of price gouging, tax avoidance and backtracking on diversity commitments.
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Consumer disgust will block edible insects as viable meat alternative, researchers warn
New research warns that cultural and psychological disgust will keep edible insects off Western plates as a meat alternative, despite sustainability benefits.
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Deadly Listeria outbreak in US triggers recall of chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals
FreshRealm recalls chicken fettuccine Alfredo sold at Walmart and Kroger after 17 listeria cases, including three deaths and one foetal loss.
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Kraft Heinz and General Mills to remove artificial dyes from all products by 2027
Kraft Heinz and General Mills commit to removing artificial food dyes from all products within the next two years.
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Cut sugar and cream to maximise coffee’s health benefits
New research from Tufts University links black coffee consumption to lower mortality risk, warning that added sugar and cream may reduce these health benefits.
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Dr Pepper recall upgraded after 19,000 cans mislabelled
Dr Pepper recall upgraded to Class II after 19,000 zero sugar cans found to contain full sugar, posing serious health risks to diabetic US consumers.
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Nearly two million eggs recalled in US over Salmonella risk
August Egg Company recalls 1.7 million dozen eggs sold across nine US states after Salmonella outbreak sickens 79 and hospitalises 21.
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Coca-Cola recall Topo Chico over contamination concerns at Costco
Coca-Cola has recalled Topo Chico Mineral Water sold at Costco locations in Texas and Louisiana due to potential bacterial contamination.
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Popeyes goes toe-to-toe with McDonald’s with all-new chicken wraps
Popeyes challenges McDonald’s summer menu with new Chicken Wraps in three flavours and a refreshing blueberry beverage range, available nationwide from 2 June 2025.
