The Philippines FDA first published its draft regulations​ and application requirements for the new specialised import permit in 2023 – After a year of deliberations, the agency has announced that the regulations have finally been finalised and gazetted.“This issuance covers all [food companies including] manufacturers, importers, traders, and distributors that engage in the importation of

Last year, in what is considered a world first, Colombia introduced a tax on ultra-processed food (UPF).Enforced 1 November, the law imposes an initial tax rate of 10% on certain foods, which increases to 15% in 2024 and 20% in 2025.Even in its infancy, it appears the tax is already having an impact on UPF

Not aware of the Autoimmune Protocol diet? Don’t worry, you soon will be. The Autoimmune Protocol diet, or AIP diet, is setting social media alight, with its promises to promote weight loss and reduce inflammation. But what is the AIP diet, who should be attempting it, and how can the food and beverage industry engage

Australian seed breeder Integrain has embarked on a trial to grow gene-edited seeds in a greenhouse setting.Earlier this year, the Perth-headquartered company – which is majority-owned by the Western Australia State Government, along with the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) – imported wheat seeds that had been created by Inari. The US agritech firm

The global soft gel market (empty capsules, B2B) is worth about €1 billion globally, Arnaud Verhaeghe, marketing director of pharma oral dosage at Roquette, told NutraIngredients.Ninety percent of that market is gelatin-based, and these dosage forms can be challenging to manufacture successfully, with issues including interactions with specific fill types, molecular crosslinking and sensitivity to

E. coli infections hit a record high in Norway in 2023, while other pathogens are returning to levels seen before the Coronavirus pandemic. Data published by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) shows that the number of Campylobacter, Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria infections rose compared to the previous year, while Yersinia cases fell.

Nutrition Corp of Moosic, PA is recalling Frozen Fresh N Lean brand Crustless Chicken Potato Pot Pie because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. According to details published online by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on April 25, 2024, and is ongoing. The recalled products were distributed to consumers nationwide. Recalled

Consumers want higher animal welfare across Europe, where law dictates standards for livestock species including calves, laying hens and broilers. They also want better animal welfare labelling on food products.In France, food agency ANSES is responding with a proposal for a Nutri-Score-like system classifying standards from the highest (A) to the lowest (E).Unlike most animal

Families often have delicious leftovers as Memorial Day festivities wrap up. And while that is a great problem to have, it’s crucial to ensure that these leftovers are safe to consume. The general rule: if in doubt, throw it out. Food left outside for too long can quickly become a breeding ground for bacteria, leading

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