All Shelf life, spoilage & integrity articles
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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.
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ArticleA 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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NewsTetra 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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Asda recalls Mini Duck Spring Rolls over incorrect use-by date
Asda has recalled its Mini Duck Spring Rolls nationwide after an incorrect use-by date raised consumer safety concerns.
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ArticleDetection technology innovations today are preparing the food safety landscape of tomorrow
Food safety's technological transformation accelerated in 2025, explains Yannick Verry from Informa Markets, driven by evolving contamination threats and looming regulatory compliance deadlines that expose critical gaps in traditional detection methods.
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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.
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NewsMondelēz and Tesco trial Cadbury Heroes paper tubs in sustainable packaging push
Ahead of the festive season, Mondelēz and Tesco are trialling 300,000 Cadbury Heroes paper tubs in a major sustainable packaging initiative.
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NewsGlobal nutrition market growth driven by changing consumer priorities
Global food supplements and nutrition market is shifting, says Tetra Pak, as consumers prioritise natural, emotional and convenient choices.
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ArticleOperation OPSON: the world’s annual stress-test for food crime is sending a louder alarm than ever
The results of last year’s food criminality are in. Here, Professor Chris Elliott shares his biggest concerns about the trends he’s noticed, including the increase in organisation and direct threat to public health.