High antibiotic use in Bangladesh poultry raises health concerns
A recent study of 340 commercial chicken farms across seven districts in Bangladesh has highlighted extensive antibiotic use in the sector, particularly among meat-type...
US regulators asked to review refined carbohydrate safety
A citizen petition has been submitted to the US Department of Health and Human Services seeking to remove the Generally Recognized As Safe status...
India reviews sugar use in infant food
India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) has formed a committee to evaluate whether sugar should be permitted in infant food products. The panel...
Grupo Bimbo sets 2026 target to remove artificial colours
Grupo Bimbo plans to eliminate artificial colours from its global product range by 2026. The move affects key categories such as bread, bakery items,...
Turning fishing industry waste into valuable resources for B2B applications
Estonian scientists are transforming fishing industry by-products into usable resources like wound dressings and leather-like materials, thanks to EU support. The project focuses on...
New study to enhance poultry handling standards
A £500,000 research initiative, supported by Defra, is set to improve poultry welfare by examining various catching and handling methods used in commercial farming...
UK food industry faces new regulations aimed at promoting healthier choices
The UK government has announced new measures to tackle obesity, including updates to regulations on foods high in fat, sugar, and salt (HFSS). The...
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...
