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Meet the food industry’s biggest contamination recall villains

Food Formulator asks QIMA’s Technical Director, what can manufacturers do in the event of contamination?

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Meet the food industry’s biggest contamination recall villains
Here’s how the EU’s ‘meaty’ claims ban could impact your business

Here’s how the EU’s ‘meaty’ claims ban could impact your business

Lawmakers are pushing for an even stricter definition of ‘meat’ following new rules banning 31 ‘meaty’ marketing terms for plant-based foods

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Abbott and NACHC launch initiative to make nutritious food a core part of healthcare

Abbott and NACHC launch initiative to make nutritious food a core part of healthcare

The NACHC and Abbott Food for Health Initiative is a multi-year "food is medicine" effort to support the integration of nutrition as a foundational component of primary care provided by Community Health Centers (CHCs) across the country
FDA moves to tighten oversight of GRAS food ingredients

FDA moves to tighten oversight of GRAS food ingredients

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced two landmark actions to modernise federal oversight of food ingredients and establish a stronger scientific foundation for future nutrition policy
WK Kellogg Co to eliminate artificial colours by end of 2026

WK Kellogg Co to eliminate artificial colours by end of 2026

The company’s full portfolio – including Kellogg’s Froot Loops and Kellogg’s Apple Jacks – will be made with only natural colours, one year ahead of initial schedule
India bans "energy drink" marketing on high-caffeine beverages

India bans "energy drink" marketing on high-caffeine beverages

The country is having a major crackdown on the energy drink category, ordering manufacturers of high-caffeine beverages sold as "energy drinks" to stop using that description and ignoring protests from firms such as Pepsi, Red Bull and Monster
FDA moves to remove Orange B and Citrus Red No. 2 authorisations

FDA moves to remove Orange B and Citrus Red No. 2 authorisations

The latest action adds to the US regulator’s wider push to phase out petroleum-based synthetic food colours and accelerate the adoption of alternative colour sources
TraceGains unveils Formula AI, AI-powered laboratory and workspace for food scientists

TraceGains unveils Formula AI, AI-powered laboratory and workspace for food scientists

New platform combines real-time data, AI-driven formulation, and collaborative workflows to accelerate research and development, time to market, and reduce risk
FDA finalises food chemical safety post-market assessment program

FDA finalises food chemical safety post-market assessment program

Additionally, the FDA has launched reassessments of butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and azodicarbonamide (ADA), chemical additives commonly used in a variety of food products