All Shelf life, spoilage & integrity articles
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NewsScientists turn plastic waste into faster-degrading packaging material
New upcycling process could help food packaging manufacturers convert existing plastics into materials that break down more easily.
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NewsNestlé and Danone face fresh scrutiny after baby food microplastics findings
Greenpeace-backed research detected thousands of microplastic particles in baby food pouches, raising concerns over packaging safety and infant exposure.
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OpinionThe sustainability vs food safety quandry: saving the planet while risking food safety
Food safety and sustainability are inseparable, explains Professor Chris Elliott, noting the uncomfortable realisation that improvements to one often lead to weakness in the other. Read about why food safety frameworks must evolve alongside circular economy policies to realise the benefits of food innovation.
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NewsFAO warns stronger risk assessment needed for recycled food packaging
FAO warns recycled food packaging could introduce chemical contamination risks without tougher global safety standards and science-based risk assessments.
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NewsTCLP and WRAP target supply chain food waste with updated clause for businesses
The Chancery Lane Project and WRAP launch updated contractual clause helping food businesses cut waste, emissions and operational costs across supply chains.
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NewsFood packaging may release 1,000 tonnes of microplastics into food annually, report suggests
Global research suggests food packaging could release around 1,000 tonnes of microplastics into food each year, highlighting predictable exposure risks and prevention opportunities.
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NewsGood4U recalls Super Sprouts Super Greens over Salmonella risk
Good4U recalls Super Sprouts Super Greens nationwide after potential Salmonella contamination, urging consumers to return affected packs with use-by dates up to 3 May.
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NewsAldi recalls honey roasted salmon fillets over incorrect use-by date
Discount retailer pulls salmon product nationwide after labelling error extended shelf life by two months, prompting a food safety warning.
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NewsThousands of pizza and focaccia breads recalled in US over metal contamination
Bakkavor recalls thousands of pizza and focaccia products across 10 US states after ingredient contamination raises potential risk of metal fragments.
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NewsMondelēz advances sustainable packaging goals with Cadbury Easter range
The Cadbury Easter packaging adopts recycled plastic and recyclable materials, marking another step towards reducing virgin plastic across seasonal confectionery ranges.
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NewsUniversity of Maine scientists develop plastic-free packaging using mushroom mycelium
The innovative mycelium coating delivers strong barrier performance while decomposing naturally, signalling a major step forward in sustainable food packaging development.
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NewsScientists develop sustainable food packaging from fish skin biofilm
Brazilian researchers create biodegradable, collagen-based packaging film from tambatinga fish skin, offering plastic alternative and adding value to aquaculture waste streams.
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News£3m BBSRC and Defra funding to accelerate healthier UK food innovation
New £3 million UK programme will unite bioscience and industry to accelerate healthier, sustainable food products and processing innovations.
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NewsEFSA assesses pathogen growth risks in meat intended for freezing
EFSA’s assessment shows how storage time, temperature and hygiene determine pathogen risks in meat destined for freezing.
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NewsTetra Pak invests €60m in new plant to develop sustainable paper-based packaging technology
The new Lund pilot facility will accelerate aluminium-free aseptic cartons, increasing renewable content, cutting carbon impact and supporting improved recycling for brands.
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NewsMondelēz opens CoLab Tech R&D accelerator to global snack start-ups
The food giant is searching globally for scalable technologies in climate resilience, performance, functionality and packaging via its CoLab Tech 2026 accelerator programme.
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NewsNotpla brings sustainable seaweed-based food packaging back to Imperial College London
Sustainable packaging innovator Notpla returns to its roots as Imperial College London adopts seaweed-based alternatives to single-use plastics on campus.
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OpinionFood 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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NewsGlobal food waste costs surge as annual supply chain losses near $540 billion
New Avery Dennison research finds global food waste will hit $540 billion by 2026, draining a third of retail revenues and exposing costly supply chain blind spots.
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NewsAmcor backs Danish circular food packaging recycling project
Global packaging leader Amcor joins three-year project aiming to recycle household PE and PP into food-grade materials, supporting EU recycling targets and Denmark’s circular economy ambitions.