Louisiana introduces new law on food ingredients for schools and foodservice
Louisiana has enacted a law that significantly impacts food ingredients in schools, restaurants, and retail spaces. Signed by Governor Jeff Landry on June 20,...
Hershey to phase out synthetic dyes from snacks by 2027
Hershey has committed to eliminating synthetic dyes from its snack range by 2027, joining a broader industry shift towards healthier, more natural food ingredients....
Graphene-based food safety sensor secures €470K in funding for scale-up
Swedish startup LayerLogic, a spin-off from Chalmers University of Technology, has raised €470,000 in pre-seed funding to advance its cutting-edge food safety technology. The...
Texas legislation requires warning labels on certain food products
A new Texas law mandates that warning labels will appear on food and beverages containing ingredients not recommended for human consumption by other countries....
USDA explores plan to vaccinate poultry for bird flu amid industry...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is evaluating the feasibility of introducing a vaccine for poultry to combat avian influenza, marking a potential first...
Imported seafood linked to spread of colistin resistance
Colistin, a last-resort antibiotic crucial for treating life-threatening bacterial infections, is facing an alarming rise in resistance worldwide. The growing resistance threatens to limit...
Kraft Heinz to phase out artificial dyes by 2027
Kraft Heinz has announced it will eliminate all Food, Drug & Cosmetic (FD&C) colour additives from its US product range by the end of...
Welsh programme boosts food security training for manufacturers
A new series of technical workshops has been rolled out to support Welsh food and drink manufacturers in strengthening food security practices. Funded through...
USDA reverses course on poultry safety classification
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has withdrawn a proposed regulation that would have reclassified certain salmonella-contaminated poultry products as adulterated, a move that had...
Imported chocolates flagged over labelling and additive risks
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a warning regarding imported Dubai-style chocolate products that may not comply with UK food safety regulations. Several...
