Investigation Launched into Mondelēz International
In 2021, the EU raised concerns about US company Mondelēz International allegedly blocking cross-border trade, opening an anti-trust investigation. The investigation is into whether the...
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French retailers are required to show information about ‘shrinkflation’
France’s Ministry of Economics, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty has mandated that retailers in the country must now disclose which food and drink products...
Alternative method achieves equivalent results to pasteurisation without the need for heat
The process of pasteurisation is crucial in ensuring milk is safe for consumption, as stated by the UK’s Food Standards Agency. However, Danish company Lyras...
Shanghai Introduces Pilot Program for Traffic Light Labels on Sugary Drinks to Help Consumers Make Healthier Choices
The Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention (SCDC) has launched a pilot program to label both prepackaged RTD beverages and freshly-prepared beverages, such...
Exploring Plant-Based Alternatives with Royal Cosun’s Potatoes and Sugar Beet
In the evolving food and beverage industry landscape, the ‘protein transition’ is gaining momentum as the shift towards plant-based alternatives continues to grow. Companies are...
Outrage in Italy over controversial ‘Divine’ potato chip advertisement
With Schubert’s Ave Maria playing in the background, the 30-second spot by Amica Chips is set in a convent with a group of nuns walking...
Unpredictable climate affects potato production
The food and beverage industry is facing challenges due to changing climatic conditions impacting crop production. Extreme weather events and unpredictability in weather patterns are...
FSA seeks feedback on approval process for new food products and GMOs
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has recently initiated a consultation on proposed reforms to the regulated products authorization process. Teaming up with Food Standards Scotland...
KFC’s new approach to burgers and fries: reducing fat, sugar, and salt
Fast food chains and nutrition have not always been synonymous, with fast food often being associated with junk food. However, the industry, also known as...
Mapping the Future Expansion of Wine Regions Worldwide
The future of wine production is facing significant challenges due to climate change. While some regions like coastal Europe and California are at risk of...