Tufts University and the Good Food Institute are salvaging cell lines from failed startups to accelerate scalable cultivated meat development worldwide. The cell grown meat product from SciFi Foods was positioned for FDA approval as a consumer product just before the company closed operations. TUCCA and Good Foods Institute purchased the cell lines to make …
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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. Nestlé has issued an infant formula product advisory for consumers in light of its global recall after identifying a potential cereulide toxin risk linked to an ingredient used in some products. The company …
Bamboo emerges as promising sustainable superfood in global academic review
First global academic review links bamboo consumption to metabolic, gut and antioxidant benefits, while warning correct preparation is essential. The world’s first academic review of bamboo consumption has identified a wide range of potential health benefits, suggesting the fast-growing plant could emerge as a sustainable “superfood” for global diets. The review, led by researchers at …
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. Spring & Mulberry has voluntarily recalled a specific batch of its Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar nationwide after routine testing identified a potential risk of Salmonella contamination. …
EU targets PFAS with stricter drinking water monitoring regulations
Mandatory EU monitoring of PFAS in drinking water begins, forcing member states to test supplies, act on breaches and protect public health. New EU drinking water regulations are now in force, requiring mandatory monitoring of PFAS contamination across all member states. Introduced on 12 January under the recast Drinking Water Directive, the rules compel EU …
involving the police in the fight against organised food crime
Relegated to the margins of responsibility outside police control, illegal fishing has largely evaded impactful sanctions. Colleagues from the Norwegian food research institute Nofima report here on the impact that increased police cooperation can have on bringing perpetrators of organised crime to justice. Industrial fishing activity in Norwegian waters, an area where illegal and unreported …
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. Food fraud has never been a static form of crime; it changes due to …
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. Image Credit: PepsiCo PepsiCo has begun rolling out AI-powered digital twins across its supply chain under a multi-year partnership with Siemens and NVIDIA, in what it describes as an industry-first move for a global …
Global 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. Global food waste is continuing to erode retail margins worldwide, with losses across the food supply chain forecast to reach $540 billion by 2026, according to new research …
How to make Tamil-Style Egg Omelette for breakfast
How to make Tamil-Style Egg Omelette for breakfast









