PepsiCo secures the contested right to patent Lay’s potato chips
PepsiCo has finally obtained a patent for a special Solanum tuberosum (potato) variety after the Delhi High Court overturned a judge’s decision to uphold the...
Tag : Regulation & Safety
Competition Authority in the UK to Probe Infant Formula Market
The news of the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launching an investigation into the country’s infant formula market comes after evidence of price increases...
Germany’s tiered sugar tax could potentially save €16bn
A recent study in the journal PLOS Medicine recommends that placing a flat rate tax on sugar-sweetened beverages in Germany could potentially prevent or delay...
European Union to Implement Ban on Goods Tainted with Forced Labour in Supply Chain, Including Cocoa
The European Union is currently considering a draft regulation that aims to establish an investigative framework for forced labor within companies’ supply chains. Members of...
UK government introduces new reforms to the wine industry
The UK government has recently announced a series of wine reforms, bringing about significant changes to the country’s wine rules following Brexit. Despite being a...
Touton’s Blueprint for Enhancing Cocoa Supply Chain Agility to Comply with New Legislation
In its 175th anniversary year, the Bordeaux-based Group has highlighted its vision in its new sustainability report. However, the past year has presented numerous challenges...
UK government seeks to align ‘alcohol-free’ definition with US and Germany
The UK government is considering raising the threshold for alcohol-free beverages to 0.5% ABV, a move that could bolster the development of low and no...
Cargill Facing Accusations of Child Labor Practices on Brazilian Cocoa Farms
According to a Reuters report, Cargill has been ordered by the 39th Labor Court in Bahia, Brazil to include clauses in its contracts with Brazilian...
Organic Cocoa Beans of PRONATEC Receive a Clean Bill of Health
According to PRONATEC, the success of their organic cocoa beans can be attributed to their new plant, which operates exclusively with organic products, eliminating any...
UK government denounced by Action on Salt for failing consumers
During its peak years from 2003 to 2014, the UK salt reduction programme successfully achieved a 19% decrease in salt intake, potentially saving over 9,000...