A survey of consumers in Europe and the United Kingdom has revealed a decrease in trust in the food sector but a high level of confidence in safety. The Trust Report surveyed 19,642 people from 18 countries on their level of trust in the food system and found that less than half of consumers have trust in food. Work was conducted by
Iceland has been warned for not following the rules concerning the import and transit of products of animal origin. Iceland is part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) monitors how the country implements European Economic Area (EEA) rules on food and feed safety, animal health, and welfare. ESA sent
Upcycling is having a moment, and why shouldn’t it. The practice of valorising side streams to make new ingredients for industry both cuts food waste and improves product sustainability profiles.In Finland, Fazer is testing the water with a limited-edition confectionery, made with upcycled ingredients. While on sale, the company is asking for consumer feedback to
Ingredient news across the food and beverage industry has been cause for concern in recent months, with shortages and rising commodity prices dominating the news agenda. But almonds are offering manufacturers and consumers a ray of hope, with consistently low prices and a strong supply.And it’s not just food and beverage manufacturers who will be
The gut health trend has long been on an upwards trajectory. What started out as a group of niche products relegated to small independent health stores has since spilled into the mainstream, and food and drink companies are taking notice.But in Europe, those same food and drink companies – now innovating with probiotics and prebiotics
Research funded in part by the CDC has shown that food irradiation could reduce the number of foodborne outbreaks caused by pathogens. For the project, researchers looked at 2,153 foodborne outbreaks from 2009 to 2020 caused by Campylobacter, Salmonella, E. coli, or Listeria monocytogenes. Of those, 482 included information regarding processing methods other than unknown
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has completed its review of the Nov. 4, 2022 petition from Iceland’s TopIceland.com The petition asked FSIS to clarify that regulations that prescribe the requirements for importing small amounts of meat products for the importer’s consumption apply to those purchased over the Internet. ToppIceland.com claimed that the
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has canceled the company’s license because of food safety concerns. Since late March 2024, SFA has received several complaints about the safety of home-delivery catered meals provided by five web-based businesses. Some of the problems included undercooked and moldy food or the presence of foreign matter such as hair and
Frito Lay is recalling certain snacks in Canada, including Sun Chips, because of Salmonella contamination. The company distributed the snacks nationwide. According to a recall notice posted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the company initiated the recall. No background was given for the company’s action. Individual bags and cases of product are included in
Yesterday, May 14, we broadcast our Healthy Ageing APAC webinar where we drilled down the latest developments, research and innovations in this crucial category.You can now register, for free, to watch the webinar on-demand.Today, it is not just Japan and China that are facing challenges brought by a greying population.Elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific, South East