Market volumes had remained soft in many fast moving consumer goods categories, meaning manufacturers had to rely on other tools to drive sales, according to data provider Circana’s new Liquid Data Go platform.Near a third (61%) of UK SME manufacture value had increased through promotional giveaways in the last 12 months, compared to the previous

The FDA continues to investigate six ongoing outbreaks from foodborne pathogens, with increasing patient counts in four of the six. This week, the Food and Drug Administration confirmed reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infection has been traced to eggs. Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC has recalled

Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) have issued a public advisory reminding consumers of the potential health risks of imported raw Enoki mushrooms. The advisory highlights the risk of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacterium that can cause serious illness. Enoki mushrooms, long and thin-stemmed with white caps, are commonly used

Photo illustration Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is recalling A & W brand Chicken Breast Portion Fully Cooked Breaded, Seasoned Boneless, Skinless, Fillets Removed because of undercooking. According to the details published by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the chicken product was distributed nationally in Canada. Eating undercooked chicken can cause food poisoning from harmful

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is refusing to answer questions about the inspectors and testing results involved in the Boar’s Head deli meats outbreak that has killed nine people. The Listeria outbreak has sickened at least 57 people across 18 states. All of the patients have been so sick that they required hospitalization.

Lunchable brand food kits have found their way into the National School Lunch Program.  But the pre-packaged food kits contain relatively high levels of sodium, lead, and cadmium, according to Consumer Reports. Consumer Reports and a group called “Perfect Union” have delivered nearly 50,000 petition signatures to USDA, which runs the school lunch program. The

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has stood firm amid criticism on its mechanically separated meat (MSM) consultation. FSA asked for views on a proposed guidance document regarding mechanically separated meat.  New guidance was developed for businesses following a series of court judgments on the definition of MSM. Decisions by the court covered what MSM is

Only two topics were considered to be emerging risks by European experts in 2022. An annual report on the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) activities on emerging risks revealed 13 issues were discussed in 2022 but only two were concluded to be emerging risks. In 2021, 18 issues were discussed and eight were classed as

Fake food and beverage products are creeping into the supply chain in countries across Europe. From counterfeit parmesan cheese production​ to hazelnut producers hiding forced labour​, the problem reaches far and wide, and it’s growing.“Food fraud is all around us: in our supermarkets, restaurants, at the corner shop or online,” said a spokesperson for consumer watchdog

Upcycled spent grain, one of the food industry’s key by-products, has been used for a range of foods in recent years. Spent grain is a by-product of the brewing industry, and until recently most of it was wasted.Now, Swiss food-tech start-up Upgrain is collaborating with brewery Brauerei Locher to open Europe’s largest food upcycling facility