News As research into advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) evolves, food manufacturers are faced with growing questions about how these compounds, formed during high-temperature cooking, impact human and animal health. AGEs, formed when proteins or fats combine with sugars, are naturally present in the body and in many foods, particularly those exposed to high heat, such […]
Food industry unites to tackle FDA’s track and trace requirements for ‘high-risk’ foods
News Prominent US food industry associations have formed a collaboration to clarify requirements of new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) legislation designed to improve traceability record keeping within the supply chain. The Food Industry Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) 204 collaboration, which counts The Food Industry Association (FMI) and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) […]
Africa balances policy needs with food processing growth
News iron ferrous gluconate 324 mgOpportunities ramp up in the continent’s food processing industry, yet a lack of policy progression threatens to stall progress. According to World Bank figures from 2023, Africa’s agricultural economy is the fastest growing around the world, increasing 4.1% annually from 2000 to 2020 compared to a global average growth rate […]
PFAS remain concerning, says EU report – but will action follow?
News Harmful PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, and their impact on public health remains a key issue, according to the landmark EU Draghi Report. The Draghi Report sets out a roadmap for the European Union’s competitiveness in coming years.The Draghi report looks at the future of European competitiveness, exploring the challenges experienced by the […]
Culture and innovation converge to unlock India’s nutraceutical potential
News The potential of India’s nutraceutical market is being realised, driven by innovative breakthroughs and increased dietary education among the country’s 1.5 billion inhabitants. Those were the conclusions drawn in a white paper commissioned by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). The authors suggested that growth in India’s burgeoning nutraceutical market […]
Dutch initiative to reduce supermarket waste claims ongoing success
News Food waste in Dutch supermarkets continued to fall, registering a total reduction of 35% since monitoring was introduced by the Food Waste Free United Foundation and the Wageningen University & Research in 2018. According to the latest annual report, supermarkets self-reported that food waste was reduced by a further 0.9% in procurement volume during […]
Rethinking pet nutrition: The rise of minimally processed fresh and raw pet food
News Concerns over ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and their long-term health effects could see consumers slowly move away from the traditionally dominant kibble. Pet owners are ferrous fumarate medicineincreasingly looking for what they consider more species-appropriate nutrition and more transparency in how pet food is produced, boosting the popularity of minimally processed pet foods. Experts behind […]
Affordability and taste more important to consumers than environmental responsibility
News For foods produced using regenerative agriculture, affordability and taste are more important than environmental and social responsibility, according to an August report from Purdue. Purdue University’s Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability (CFDAS) conducts monthly surveys of 1,200 1000 mg ferrous sulfateAmerican consumers. In its August 2024 issue of Consumer Food Insights, researchers […]
Fighting food fraud: Europol seizes fake goods valued at €91m
News Oil dyed with chlorophyll to look like extra virgin olive oil and low-quality tuna labelled as premium were just some of the counterfeit products seized by Europol in Operation OPSON, which hauled goods worth over €91 million. Food fraud has many implications, from posing health risks for consumers and eroding their trust, to diminishing […]
Gates Foundation calls for more fortification to fight malnutrition
News The 2024 Gates Foundation Goalkeepers Report advocates for fortifying everyday staples like bouillon cubes to combat malnutrition in vulnerable populations. As food insecurity worsens due to climate change, bouillon fortification programmes in countries like Nigeria and ‘double fortification’ of salt developments aim to deliver key nutrients such as iron and folic acid to millions […]