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 : Prepared foods
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...
Senoptica Technologies Tackles Food Waste Through Innovative Smart Packaging
Food waste poses a significant challenge across all phases of the supply chain, impacting farms, factories, supermarkets, and households. According to the United Nations (UN),...
ECJ Blocks France’s Ban on Plant-Based Naming
On Friday, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) delivered a pivotal ruling stating that France’s proposed ban on meat alternatives using ‘meaty’ names cannot be...
Cheeses protected by PDO regulations boast a diverse range of microbiotas
The European Union’s Product Designation of Origin (PDO) scheme is aimed at safeguarding the authenticity of specific foods by regulating their production methods. Iconic examples...
Mondelez and Kraft Heinz Partner to Reduce Food Waste
Food waste is a significant challenge throughout the food and beverage industry supply chain. The United Nations estimates that approximately 13% of globally produced food...
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...
Ultra-processed food linked to higher risk of mortality: World Health Organization
In Europe, a staggering 2.7m deaths occur annually due to four major commercial products: ultra-processed food (UPF), alcohol, tobacco, and fossil fuel. The World Health...
Jacob Vishof Paulsen discusses post-merger strategy for Novonesis F&B
Recently, Novonesis was established through the merger of Denmark’s Chr Hansen and Novozymes, creating a €3.7bn biosolutions powerhouse. The focus of Novonesis is to harness...