Regulation
Sustainability
EIT Food is launching a new Alliance to develop and test standards for the environmental impact data of food
EIT Food and Foundation Earth to develop internationally adopted and accepted standards for the environmental scoring of food through new...
Health
Cleveland Clinic-Led Study Links Sugar Substitute to Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Xylitol is a common zero-calorie sweetener found in sugar-free candy and toothpaste. Cleveland Clinic researchers found higher amounts of...
Regulation
Efficient and effective compensation for fluctuating flour quality
Fluctuating protein content in wheat flour makes standardised baking processes particularly difficult, as the amount present impacts...
Sustainability
World Banana Forum prepares for 4th Global Conference amid multiple challenges
The FAO-hosted Forum seeks to impact positively on the banana sector's environmental, social and economic sustainability. Bananas are the...
Sustainability
Shaping the future of food systems: thousands commit to dialogues amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
UN Member States take a step closer towards national pathways for the food systems needed by 2030 ahead of the UN Food Systems Pre-Summit...
Ingredients
SAFE welcomes EFSA's new safety assessment of titanium dioxide (E171) as a food additive
E171 no longer considered safe for use as a food additive On 6 May 2021, The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published its...
Safety & hygiene
Revised industry dust guidance published
The Federation of Bakers (FoB) has just published a revised Guidance on Dust Control and Health Surveillance in Bakeries (its 'Blue...