Food Industry News

U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a delay in the implementation of the final rule regarding the definition of “healthy” on food labels.

Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry reveals that South Korea's food export value has experienced a remarkable 8% annual growth from 2015 to 2024, with instant noodles emerging as a key export product.

A recent study from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has unveiled a revolutionary method for synthesizing 12-aminododecanoic acid (ADDA), a key monomer for producing nylon 12, from biomass sugars.

On February 25, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an adjustment to the final rule regarding the definition of the term "healthy" in food labeling, as detailed in the Federal Register.

The European Union is on the brink of a significant transformation in its biopesticide regulations, aimed at expediting the approval process for biopesticides and biocontrol products.

Syngenta has announced the imminent registration of its innovative insecticide, isocycloseram, in the United States, branded as PLINAZOLIN® technology.

Canadian Health Department issued notices PMRL2025-04 and PMRL2025-05, proposing amendments to the maximum residue limits for the pesticides ethalfluralin and pendimethalin in certain food products.

On February 18, 2025, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) in South Korea announced the release of notice 2025-8, which details significant revisions to the certification standards for food and livestock safety management.

On February 24, 2025, the European Commission announced a significant regulatory update by publishing Regulation (EU) 2025/352, which revises Annex II of Directive (EC) No 2002/46.

On February 24, 2025, the European Commission released a new regulation that introduces 12 significant amendments to existing food additive policies, marking a crucial development for the food industry in Europe.

PepsiCo Pakistan is making significant strides in the country’s food industry with the launch of a state-of-the-art local production facility for flavorings that meets the highest global standards.

The global clean label ingredients market is on track for remarkable growth, projected to reach USD 57.3 billion by 2025 and expand at a 15.5% CAGR to hit USD 212.4 billion by 2035.

In a significant move, Kyle Diamantas, a prominent attorney with extensive experience in food regulation, has been appointed as the new top food regulator at the FDA.

India's agrochemical sector is gaining significant traction in Europe, driven by a favorable regulatory landscape that promotes Indian exports, as highlighted in a recent Nuvama report.

Mondelez International, the maker of Oreo and other popular snacks, is bracing for significant price increases due to new cost pressures from the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative led by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. CEO Dirk van

In a surprising move, Jim Jones, the head of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) food safety division, has announced his resignation.

The instant noodles market is projected to skyrocket to $99.8 billion by 2032, according to recent industry analysis.

On the evening of February 15, the U.S. government announced layoffs affecting several employees at the FDA. The exact number of affected staff and the specific departments involved remain unclear.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated its recall for over 2 million cases of MadeGood granola bars due to potential metal contamination.

In a groundbreaking decision, the European Union has approved the use of larvae flour in various food products, marking a significant shift in dietary norms.