UK Government launches first PFAS Plan to cut exposure, assess food packaging risks and consult on statutory drinking water limits. The UK Government has unveiled its first-ever national PFAS plan to tackle the so-called ‘forever chemicals’, in a move that could have major implications for food packaging, manufacturing and environmental regulation. Announced today (Tuesday 3 …
General Mills and Euralis have launched a regenerative agriculture partnership to transform Green Giant sweetcorn production in southwest France. General Mills and French agricultural cooperative Euralis have joined forces to accelerate regenerative agriculture across Green Giant sweetcorn crops. The move will see 250 Euralis producers in southwest France adopt agroecological practices designed to improve soil …
EFSA’s assessment shows how storage time, temperature and hygiene determine pathogen risks in meat destined for freezing. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has assessed pathogen growth in meat from cattle, sheep and pigs intended for freezing, warning that different storage practices can significantly increase risks from Salmonella and Listeria before products reach consumers. Commissioned …
Reflecting on the progression of the gut-health ingredients market, Shivani Srivastava shares landmark developments from recent months that indicate future direction and focus for the industry. Gut health innovation moved into a new phase of maturity in 2025. No longer solely driven by live microbial counts or broad probiotic positioning, instead, brands and manufacturers are …
EFSA says raw or undercooked pulses can trigger illness across all ages, urging proper soaking and boiling to deactivate harmful lectins. Undercooked beans could pose a significant public health risk, according to a new assessment from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), as more consumers turn to raw or minimally cooked plant-based diets. EFSA found …
Danone urges UK Government to set a clear definition of healthy food as HFSS proposals risk confusing consumers and industry. Danone North Europe is calling on the UK Government to establish a consistent definition of “healthy food” as policymakers prepare to consult on widening the scope of products classed as high in fat, salt and …
New studies suggest modest sodium cuts in everyday bread, takeaway and packaged foods could prevent thousands of heart attacks, strokes and deaths in France and the UK. Reducing salt levels in breads and packaged foods could prevent thousands of deaths and significantly cut rates of heart disease and stroke in France and the UK, according …
Amsterdam will ban meat advertising from 1 May, signalling a major shift in European food policy towards plant-based diets. A meat burger advert displayed on an Amsterdam digital billboard, as the Dutch capital moves to become the first in the world to ban meat advertising in public spaces. Amsterdam is set to become the first …
Norway will phase out fast-growing chicken breeds by 2027, fuelling fresh pressure from animal welfare advocates on UK retailers and foodservice groups. Credit: Anima International Norway will become the first country in the world to eliminate fast-growing chicken breeds, after its poultry industry confirmed a full transition to higher welfare birds by the end of …
The food giant is searching globally for scalable technologies in climate resilience, performance, functionality and packaging via its CoLab Tech 2026 accelerator programme. Mondelēz International has opened applications for the 2026 intake of its global R&D accelerator, CoLab Tech, inviting start-ups to collaborate on technologies designed to shape the future of snacking. The programme, led …