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Coca-Cola to use bottles made from recycled plastic
Coca-Cola is transitioning to recycled plastic bottles across several of its big-name brands in the US in a bid to cut down on waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
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FDA undertakes study to prevent E.coli outbreaks in romaine lettuce
The FDA has announced it is collecting romaine lettuce samples to help prevent a similar E.coli outbreak to the one that occurred in the US in 2018.
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Carlsberg report shows continued growth for no and low alcohol brands
An increased attention on both physical and mental health has been cited as a cause of the growth of nolo products, which are increasingly popular among younger consumers.
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New testing programmes developed for banned substances in food
LGC has developed new testing programmes to put a stop to banned substances making their way into food, as athletes continue to return positive anti-doping tests.
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Recall Roundup: E.coli, Salmonella and glass pieces…
This week's Recall Roundup features multiple E.Coli and Salmonella alerts, plus undeclared allergen recalls and a warning over glass pieces.
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Beyond Meat teams up with PepsiCo to form PLANeT partnership
The plant-based meat specialist will team up with food and drink giant PepsiCo in a move which saw the former’s stock increase dramatically.
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Beer made with tortilla chips – a winning team at Superbowl LV?
Two US companies have embraced the uniqueness of 2021 with the launch of a lager brewed using tortilla chips...just in time for the Superbowl.
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Salmonella and Campylobacter protection not up to scratch says US petition
A petition filed by several consumer groups and affected individuals has called on the US Department of Agriculture to better regulate US slaughterhouses to help reduce cases of Salmonella and Campylobacter in the US.
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EPA approves controversial pesticides to treat citrus diseases
The US EPA has approved two treatments to combat citrus diseases in the country, sparking fierce criticism from some.
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Canadian peppers in the winter made possible with LED lighting
Year-round peppers are fast becoming a reality as a Canadian company has begun harvesting the popular crop during the country’s winter season, all thanks to the help of LED lighting.
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US food security gains obliterated by pandemic
Researchers in the US have claimed that race was a contributing factor to increased food insecurity in Pittsburgh during the pandemic, reflecting what one researcher called "systemic issues including structural racism".
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A sustainable soy scheme has been launched in the US
The US soybean industry is launching a campaign to encourage cultivation practices that are best for the planet through a new sustainability mark for soy products.
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Global food recall roundup
This week's Recall Roundup features multiple Listeria monocytogenes alerts, plus undeclared allergen recalls and a warning over apple stalks.
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New analysis reveals impact of COVID-19 pandemic on seafood industry
Fresh analysis from NOAA Fisheries has revealed the true extent of the COVID-19 impact on the US seafood industry, with no region spared from its destruction.
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US court intervenes after FDA found arsenic in juice
A juice manufacturer in Washington state has been told to stop distributing by a US court after the FDA says it found arsenic in some products.
