Saccharin Confirmed Safe: ADI Threshold Raised Following EFSA Review
The acceptable daily intake (ADI) of saccharin will increase from 5mg/kg of body weight to 9mg/kg, as established by a new scientific opinion from EFSA....
Tag : Food Safety & Quality
Aloe Vera Ban on Food Preparations Lifted
The EU General Court has annulled a European Commission ban on aloe vera preparations utilized in food, marking a significant victory in a drawn-out legal...
Accelerated Approval of Novel Foods Under Revised FSA Regulations
The UK government has officially confirmed the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) plans to modernize the regulation of key alternative meat products, including precision fermentation and...
Can clean-label plant-based meat really exist?
The backlash against ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in the food and beverage industry is impacting manufacturers of plant-based meat alternatives. As European consumers express concerns about...
How Nestlé is Enhancing Cocoa Traceability.
With sustainability being a top priority for policymakers, the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) deadline is quickly approaching. Chocolate manufacturers need to be prepared. Nestlé,...
Separating the yolk and white in a plant-based egg
The plant-based egg substitute market is still in its infancy compared to plant-based meat and dairy alternatives. While there are some options available, such as...
Cost remains a significant obstacle for widespread adoption of plant-based diets.
The plant-based industry has undergone significant fluctuations in the past decade, from a peak in the late 2010s to rumors of decline less than ten...
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...
Countries awarded by WHO for eliminating trans fats
The World Health Organization (WHO) is partnering with the not-for-profit organisation Resolve to Save Lives to develop and implement the REPLACE action package, which is...
Producing High-Value Alternative Proteins: NIZO’s Approach
The role of sustainability in the food and beverage industry is becoming increasingly important, driving the protein transition and gaining traction globally. However, for long-term...