Five members of Congress, four Republicans and one Democrat, have joined together in comments to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service on a petition filed nearly one year ago by Perdue Farms. The petition requests that FSIS conduct rule-making to define separate “free range” and “pasture-raised” claims for meat and poultry products. The petition also

— COMMENTARY — Ok, I understand that discussing the potential lethality of foodborne illnesses is not the most uplifting topic, but it is a crucial aspect of food safety that often ranks high among the Internet’s frequently asked questions. My responsibility is to provide informative answers, even if they aren’t the most cheerful. Here are

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is inviting public comments on a proposal that limits ethylene oxide in food additives. The suggested limit would be the same as in Europe to balance food safety with giving clarity and consistency to industry and enforcement officials. Ethylene oxide can be harmful and is not approved for use in

Supply and demand: Ajinomoto and Meiji among Japanese brands to focus on inventory management to cut food waste​Major Japanese brands Ajinomoto and Meiji have highlighted how efficient inventory management will be key to reduce food waste throughout their supply chains, as part of their commitment to the national Food Loss Reduction Declaration.The Food Loss Reduction

HUL recently announced its Q3FY2023 financial results ending 31 December 2023, reporting near-flat percentage growth of 0.1% to INR154.6bn (US$1.86bn) and a -2% drop in Profits After Tax to INR34.6bn (US$416.4mn).The firm attributed the drop in profits to both its attempts to bring end-product prices down for tea, as well as ongoing climate and economic