PFAS are no longer just an issue for food packaging. From conveyor belts and seals to lubricants and processing equipment, these persistent chemicals can be found throughout the bakery production environment. With new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) requirements now applying to food-contact packaging and broader PFAS restrictions under development, this guide explains where PFAS may occur, what the legislation means and how bakeries can prepare.

Discover how the ketogenic diet is revolutionising industrial bakery production. Fatma Boukid explores the technical challenges of scaling keto baked goods from artisanal to mass production, including innovative ingredient substitutions, formulation strategies and process re-engineering. Learn about replacing traditional flour and sugar with nut flours and non-nutritive sweeteners, managing dough rheology, extending shelf life and navigating complex regulatory landscapes across global markets.

Food Alert names Fraser Parramint as new Managing Director, replacing retiring David Bashford after 26 years. Parramint brings 25+ years food industry experience from Marks & Spencer, Byron, and The Bread Factory to lead UK compliance services expansion.