Food safety

FSA pushes for Big Food data in massive food safety overhaul

New food regulatory proposals will see major changes to an historical framework, which will place Big Food under much more scrutiny.

FN+Sweeteners and the microbiome: What do we know?

Sweeteners are under growing scrutiny as research explores their impact on the gut microbiome. What does the science currently tell us and should F&B be worried?

FN+From aspartame to allulose: The future of sweeteners takes shape

The sweetener landscape is becoming increasingly diverse, but what does the future hold?

FN+The race to perfect gluten-free

Gluten-free is booming, but the sector’s next test is balancing clean labels, better nutrition and great taste without compromising safety or affordability

FN+4 common additives in plant-based meat (and potential clean-label alternatives)

With plant-based meat under pressure to clean up its labels, what kind of benefits could alternatives offer?

FN+EFSA approves sweetener aspartame-acesulfame salt

The sweetener’s re-evaluation has been completed

FN+What the EU’s ‘meaty’ names ban means for hybrid meat

New proposals for labelling regulations have specified products must be exclusively composed of meat to merit ‘meaty’ names

FN+Xylitol linked to heart attacks and strokes in major study

A large new study has thrown xylitol into the spotlight after scrutinising its long-term health effects

Could GLP-1 safety concerns affect uptake?

Reports of side-effects and deaths may complicate the success of the weight-loss drugs

FN+Xanthan gum linked to gut inflammation, putting manufacturers on alert

Study suggests long-term xanthan gum consumption could impact gut health, raising formulation questions for food and beverage

One dead in UK-wide salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs

One person has died and hundreds have fallen ill after an outbreak of salmonella affected all four corners of the UK.

FN+How will a new definition of gut health impact food industry?

What is gut health? Scientists move toward a consensus definition

FN+Can PFAS be kept out of food?

The chemicals should be removed at the source, before they have a chance to contaminate food

FN+PPWR implementation timeline: What manufacturers need to know

The PPWR will become applicable over time

FN+PPWR: 6 things manufacturers need to know

The EU’s packaging regulation is now enforceable

GLP-1s could be linked to more than 150 deaths

Data on the drugs’ side-effects has highlighted potential risks

FN+Cultivated beef steak set for global expansion after historic approval

Aleph Farms has secured a historic regulatory approval for its cultivated beef in Singapore.

FN+Cyberattacks surge as food and beverage becomes prime target

From suppliers to retailers, no part of the food and beverage industry is safe as cyber attacks escalate

FN+From excess to experience: How indulgence is evolving

Indulgence hasn’t gone away, but its meaning has changed

IFT FIRST

Can dairy retain its bioactive benefits without sacrificing food safety?

By preserving naturally occurring milk exosomes that conventional processing often destroys, biotech startup Exosomm says it can help manufacturers deliver clinically relevant bioactive benefits without compromising food safety, shelf life or scalability

EFSA slashes TFA safety limits amid food contamination concerns

EFSA significantly lowers safe intake level for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) as a result of “new scientific evidence”

How heatwaves make it harder to keep food cool

High temperatures put pressure on cold chain storage but there are ways to ease it

FN+Artificial colours: How Europe regulates differently from the US

The use of food colours in the EU is stringently defined but it contrasts with the US approach

FN+Microplastics in confectionery: A growing risk

Microplastics are a growing concern for confectionery manufacturers. But can contamination be prevented?

International guidance on ‘may contain’ allergen labelling introduced

The guidance aims for more scientific standards

Misinformation circulates around new EU Listeria rules

New EU Listeria regulations are set to come into force next month – as misinformation circulates, we speak to the European Chilled Food Federation Rapporteur on Listeria and FSA to offer a clear and accurate outline.

How are Nestlé, Danone and Muscle Milk rethinking reformulation?

Additives and artificial colors and flavors continue to be axed from formulas as the industry balances a meeting consumers’ health goals with nutrition policy

Nestlé Waters sale tested as buyers weigh risks

As scandals mount and strategy shifts, the industry is watching to see whether Nestlé opts for a full or partial exit from Waters

Heatwave winners and losers: what’s selling when temperatures rise?

Clear food and beverage trends emerge during a heatwave

6 ways to keep microplastics out of food and drink

Microplastic contamination poses significant risks for consumers

Taste still rules, but may no longer be enough to win in the snack aisle

New Circana data shows consumers increasingly expect functional benefits alongside flavor, driving a shift from ‘better-for-you’ to ‘nutritious and delicious’ snacks, like those showcased at Sweets & Snacks Expo by Barebells, Belle’s Gourmet Popcorn and...

Up the food chain

FN+The secret duo shaping global FMCG innovation

They don’t front the brands, but this Nottingham duo is quietly shaping what the world eats next

Nestlé’s global footprint extends reach of startup Helaina’s protein

The partnership is a crucial milestone toward meeting infants’ nutritional needs in larger populations given Nestlé’s global footprint that would be difficult for the startup to achieve independently

Climate Smart Food: Is sustainability good for business?

FoodNavigator and AgNavigator’s new event will explore the business case for sustainability

Nestlé doubles down on growth in bold strategy shift

Nestlé resets growth strategy with shift away from price hikes and back towards volumes, brands and execution

Heatwave risks: How food manufacturers can prepare now

As Europe heats up, food must be ready

The F&B jobs AI is targeting, but is it really that dire?

AI is accelerating reformulation, automation and data-led decision making at a pace that is already reshaping roles across the food and drink workforce

Why coffee is make-or-break for alt dairy

To appeal to coffee aficionados, alt dairy brands must prove barista-level functionality, compete on taste and flavour innovation, and look beyond sustainability

Nestlé and Danone: Baby food pouches under fire as microplastics found

Microplastics detected in Nestlé and Danone baby food pouches spark safety concerns

Why packaging decisions can’t be left to the last minute

Packaging isn’t just a container, it’s a decision that affects cost, brand, sustainability and compliance, so it should be planned early, not tacked on later

Sweeteners back in the spotlight as scientists probe liver disease risks

Once hailed as a reformulation fix, sweeteners are now facing growing scientific scrutiny

FN+Big Food’s leadership crisis: Why CEOs are falling faster than ever

C-suite exits are mounting across Big Food, but behind the scandals lies a deeper performance and innovation problem

FN+FDA takes aim at BHT and ADA in new post-market food chemical safety program

With BHT and ADA already on their way out of the food supply, some experts question whether FDA’s “swift” action is too little, too late

From cereulide to botulism: Exposing the fault lines in infant nutrition safety

From recalled product remaining on shelves to weak marketing guidance, regulatory gaps across infant nutrition remain stark

Do UPFs pose greater risk of plastic packaging harms?

Chemicals from single-use plastics may increase health risk to consumers

Microplastics: Rethinking packaging, manufacturing and storage

Pack design and manufacturing methods can make a surprising difference

Beyond chatbots: How agentic AI can boost productivity and decision-making in food

More autonomous, flexible forms of AI are being rolled out by the biggest names in the business, from Nestlé to Danone

FN+How Coca-Cola is winning in a K-shaped economy

Coca-Cola enjoyed a strong start to the year with net revenues up 12% in Q1. What is the beverage giant doing right?

FN+How big a problem are microplastics?

The first global study of its kind quantifies the problem in the food and drink industry

FN+Aldi ramps up clean-label push with 44 new ingredient bans

Move affects 90% of store assortment as private-label-focused retailer responds to consumer ingredient concerns