California signs voluntary non-UPF label into law
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signing of AB 2244 into law creates the first state-backed, voluntary label for non-UPF qualifying products, amid a pending federal UPF definition
Archives for September 28, 2026
Coca-Cola names former Monster Energy executive Rob Gehring as North America president
The Coca-Cola Company has appointed Rob Gehring as president of North America.
Mondelēz sustainability scheme goes solo: Is this the new industry standard?
Harmony project enters a new era as it becomes an independent certification. But, could it become the new industry standard?
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.
Biosolutions are quietly solving food’s toughest trade-offs
In paid partnership with Novonesis
Theis Bacher of Novonesis explains how biosolutions help manufacturers boost protein, cut sugar, and unlock nutrient density without sacrificing taste or texture.
Can nature save cocoa? Industry’s response to a supply crisis
Two years after researchers found that working with nature could boost cocoa yields by up to 20%, we ask whether biodiversity-led farming is becoming a reality across the global cocoa industry or remaining an unrealised promise
Middle East Focus: PepsiCo Iraq, Egypt currency and El Nino
PepsiCo Iraq, Egypt currency and El Nino feature in this edition of Middle East Focus
Gluten-free claims in the Middle East face tougher regulations
GCC regulators have submitted new standards to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that could tighten gluten-free food requirements
Saudi’s Kinza on why localisation is key to ASEAN Success
Saudi soft drinks brand Kinza is entering ASEAN for the first time, using deep localisation across products, supply chains and retail to drive growth
Fi Asia 2026
Climate change fuelling mycotoxin risks with ‘no known solution’
Climate change is adding on a new threat to an age-old food safety problem faced by the food industry, one that could be more dangerous that most people realise