Food Industry News

A significant legislative move is underway in Illinois as a bill aimed at banning specific food additives has progressed to the full Senate for consideration.

Last week, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before the Senate Finance Committee and the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee for his confirmation hearings as the nominee for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HH

In a decisive move to ensure food safety, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has intensified inspections on food items containing synthetic food dyes. This action follows a recent ban by the United States on Red No. 3, an artificial color commonly used to imp

Tartaric acid is a naturally occurring organic compound that plays a crucial role across various industries. Predominantly found in grapes, this organic acid serves multiple purposes, including acting as an acidulant, stabilizer, and leavening agent.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, PepsiCo's CEO Ramón Laguarta expressed confidence in the company's longstanding leadership in transforming the food industry, despite rising criticism from the new Trump administration.

The agricultural sector is facing a significant crisis as fears of increased ICE raids under the Trump administration exacerbate labor shortages, raising concerns about potential spikes in food prices. Reports indicate a drastic drop in field workers in B

On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began revising its regulations concerning color additives, specifically targeting FD&C Red No. 3 (also known as Erythrosine). This action is rooted in the Delaney Clause of the Federal Food,

On January 22, 2025, the European Commission announced the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2025/96, which officially approves grape seed extract (Vitis vinifera L. seed extract) as a basic substance for use in various applications.

The Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) has expressed its gratitude to the Indian government for approving the export of 1 million tons of sugar this quarter.

PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) continues to maintain a competitive edge through its diversified investment portfolio, enhanced digital capabilities, and flexible market distribution systems.

According to data released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a total of 817 product shipments from China were denied entry into the U.S. between October and December 2024, with 249 of these being food products. This significant number highli

In light of recent developments, Canada's health authorities have decided to continue allowing the use of Red Dye No. 3 (also known as Erythrosine) in food products, despite the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implementing a ban on this synthetic

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially banned red dye No. 3 from food, beverages, and ingested drugs, a decision announced recently that comes more than 30 years after studies linked the dye to cancer in animals.

In a significant move to promote healthier eating habits, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unveiled a proposal for mandatory front-of-package nutritional labels. This initiative aims to help consumers make informed choices and tackle chroni

On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a new regulation requiring food manufacturers to place a new nutrition label on the front of packaging to indicate key nutritional information about salt, added sugars, and saturated fats.

The new National Food Safety Standard for Food Additive Usage (GB 2760—2024) will officially take effect on February 8, 2025, and the current 2014 standard will be abolished.

On February 8, 2025, the National Food Safety Standard for Food Additive Usage (GB 2760-2024) will be officially implemented. The implementation of this standard has attracted significant attention from the food industry and consumers, as it directly rela

Flowers Foods, a well-known manufacturer of bread and sweets, announced the acquisition of health snack manufacturer Simple Mills for $795 million. This acquisition aims to enhance Flowers Foods' growth potential and diversify its product portfolio by int

According to a joint statement from both companies, Louis Dreyfus is acquiring the food and health performance ingredients business of German chemicals manufacturer BASF.

Analysts point out that the record rise in coffee prices shows no signs of slowing down. Some experts warn that as one of the most traded commodities globally, it may take years for coffee prices to recover. The price of coffee for March delivery reached