A major US study shows childhood food allergies have significantly declined since early peanut exposure guidelines were adopted in the past decade. Childhood food allergies in the United States have significantly declined in the past decade following the adoption of early peanut exposure guidelines, according to new research from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). …
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Why monitoring contaminants in water and soil is rising up the food safety agenda
As climate pressures reshape European agriculture and reclaimed water use expands, food safety monitoring is entering a new phase. Advanced HRMS strategies, combined with routine testing and risk assessment frameworks, are giving regulators and industry the tools to protect trust in the food chain. Europe’s summer of 2025 once again exposed the fragility of its …
Global 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. The global food supplements and nutrition (FSN) market is on course to reach $758.99 billion by 2034, with natural ingredients, emotional benefits and convenient formats shaping future demand, according to new research from Tetra Pak. 71 …
UK food system needs wartime-scale reset to protect economy and NHS
A major report warns the UK food system faces collapse without wartime-scale changes to farming, land use and diets. The UK food system requires radical reform on a scale not seen since the Second World War, a major new report has warned. The Roadmap for Resilience: A UK Food Plan for 2050, published this week, …
California becomes first US state to ban ultra-processed foods from schools
California has become the first US state to outlaw ultra-processed foods in school meals, setting a precedent that could reshape national nutrition policy. California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at Belvedere Middle School before signing legislation aimed at improving kids’ nutrition and health across California. Credit: Office of Governor Gavin Newsom California has become the first …
annual food crime stress test raises loudest alarm yet
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. Credit: Europol Operation OPSON, the joint Europol–INTERPOL crackdown on counterfeit and substandard food and drink, has since its inception in 2011 become …
Ben’s Original recalls three rice products over stone contamination risk
Ben’s Original has recalled limited US batches of three rice products after small, naturally occurring stones were found in certain packs. Credit: The Image Party / Shutterstock.com Ben’s Original has initiated a voluntary recall in the United States of three Ready Rice products after the discovery of small, naturally occurring stones in limited batches. In …
Foreverland scales cocoa-free chocolate production with new Puglia facility
Foreverland opens Puglia facility to boost cocoa-free chocolate production, helping food makers tackle cocoa shortages and rising costs. Credit: Foreverland Foreverland has opened its first production facility in Puglia, Southern Italy, to produce Choruba, its next-generation cocoa-free chocolate alternative. The new plant allows us to work hand in hand with manufacturers, speed up recipe development, …
Wendy’s launch Project Fresh to accelerate global brand growth
Fast food chain Wendy’s has unveiled Project Fresh, a global strategy built on four pillars to modernise operations, enhance performance and boost profitability. Credit: Ian Dewar Photography / Shutterstock.com The Wendy’s Company has announced Project Fresh, a comprehensive strategy focused on growth, operational excellence and long-term shareholder value. Execution is underway and we are confident …
Nestlé and World Farmers’ Organisation partner to build climate-resilient food systems
Nestlé and the World Farmers’ Organisation announce a “first of its kind” partnership to champion regenerative agriculture and farmer-led solutions to climate change. Nestlé and the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) have announced a new partnership aimed at strengthening food system resilience as the impacts of climate change intensify. Farmers are facing the challenges of climate …