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Both artificial and natural sweeteners could increase risk of premature puberty in kids
Widespread cases of acute pancreatitis have been linked to the drugs
JM Smucker, Nestlé USA and Conagra Brands, Inc, join the growing list of large CPG food and beverage manufacturers – including Kraft Heinz and General Mills – committed to removing artificial colors from their products in the US
The anti-greenwashing legislation would have put significant administrative burden on food
From AI-powered inspections to bold regulatory shifts on dyes and sugar, FDA has made waves in 2025. Here are the most impactful stories shaping the future of food regulation
A bill that would make Canada’s supply management policy non-negotiable in trade talks is quickly progressing through parliament
A new food waste reduction toolkit from the US Food Waste Pact shows frontline workers how small improvements in their daily work can have an outsized impact
GLP-1 is changing weight loss one injection at a time. But what do GLP-1 consumers want to eat and what’s behind their decision to ditch old fashioned diets?
Firms producing infant nutrition, packaged drinking water, and other “high-risk” items must obtain either a State or Central License that involves stricter compliance requirements.
The four countries have varying levels of forest cover loss
A $20m ransomware attack just rocked a major crypto firm but the warning isn’t just for tech. Food manufacturers are squarely in the crosshairs, too.
Global conflict is placing food production in jeopardy. What can industry do to protect itself?
Regulation and consumer pressure is pushing the industry to go green on packaging
Hoofprint Biome’s solution naturally optimizes the rumen microbiome to produce less methane
It begins: USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins yesterday signed the first of what could be several state waivers restricting the use of government funds by low-income residents to buy select “junk” foods and beverages, such as soda and candy
FDA’s acknowledgement of the safety of LF+ in functional foods, beverages and supplements will encourage more companies to use the animal-free lactoferrin beyond the applications of its bovine counterpart, which due to limited availability and high price...
Starbucks is no longer the world’s most valuable restaurant brand, according to a new report from Brand Finance, a brand valuation consultancy. But is it still the number-one coffee spot?
Founders' Fundamentals
CPG founders must think on their feet to work around tariff-induced supply chain disruptions, collaborating with co-manufacturers and ingredient suppliers on innovative solutions to business obstacles
The FDA wants to put new warning-style nutrition labels on the front of food packages to help fight America’s obesity crisis. But is there any real evidence that such labels actually work?
Some US businesses have stockpiled EU food and drink in a bid to increase short-term stability
The FAO’s food guidelines work as the foundation for policy around the world
A senior US animal health official has urged calmness over recent academic findings suggesting that ageing may not eliminate bird flu viruses from raw cheese
The EU has delayed the introduction of retaliatory tariffs on American whiskey in the hope of de-escalating the trade war with the US
The FDA’s decision to ban erythrosine is forcing brands to rethink how they achieve those signature red and pink hues. With the deadline fast approaching and natural alternatives in limited supply, are you prepared to make the switch - or will you be...
Scientists make major breakthrough in the fight against crop disease, saving money and helping to protect future food security
Tequila and Canadian whisky could be affected by the next round of tariffs
FDA is extending the comment period for its proposed systematic process for post-market assessment of chemicals in foods, which it laid out in late September to mixed reviews from industry stakeholders who lauded its science-based and data-driven...
The European Council has raised a serious grievance about the no risk amendment to the EUDR, passed by the European Parliament, in last week’s vote to delay the regulation by a year.
EUDR implementation will be delayed a year, the European Parliament has confirmed following a vote overcoming the last barrier to the delay's approval.
Yes, its broad principles offer a promising path towards sustainable nutrition and food security for the future. But without a standard definition regen ag risks becoming a soon-disregarded fad, it has been warned.
Sustainability
Luker Chocolate, the premium Colombian Business-for-Business (B4B) chocolate manufacturer, has revealed significant progress towards Its 2027 sustainability targets, including increasing income for farmers, social wellbeing, and deforestation-free cocoa.
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Special report: Dominican Republic organic cocoa
Swiss subsidiary with a long history of sourcing its premium organic cocoa from Dominican Republic sees demand skyrocket as suppliers look to other regions for sustainable beans.
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ConfectioneryNews will be presenting a special live webinar on Tuesday 23 January 24 at 17:00Paris / 10:00AM Chicago to discuss the new requirements for market access for cocoa and chocolate suppliers into the European Union.
Sustainability
A conference involving The Platform for Sustainable Cocoa, the Soy and Palm Oil Network and the Coffee Interest Group was recently held in Bern Switzerland to develop new tougher measures for the conservation of tropical forests.
Regulation
The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) has announced that this week Colombia has become a ‘full Member country’.
WCF Partnership Meeting 2020
WCF’s Partnership Meeting will be the only global conference dedicated to cocoa sustainability in 2020 when it convenes online on Wednesday 18 November.
Mexico's nutrition label is once again on path to enter into force as a court revokes the decision to provisionally suspend it, although industry says it will continue to oppose the regulation using "all legal means".
Since going public with its zero deforestation commitment last October, the Palm Grower Association of Guatemala (GREPALMA) has more than doubled the number of signatories to its sustainable development targets.
A judge has temporarily suspended Mexico’s front-of-pack warning label following a request lodged by business lobbies on the grounds it was not widely consulted or based on scientific evidence.
The Colombian government and food industry have agreed on warning nutrition labels that will become mandatory on unhealthy food and drink products sold in the country.
CONACADO cocoa cooperative: 'This could destroy businesses like ours'
The European Union’s proposed organic regulation will break up organic, Fairtrade, and small-scale farmers’ cooperatives, meaning they will struggle to survive in the global market, says Fairtrade International.
Uruguay’s front-of-pack warning labels enter into force next month (March 1). We look at which products must comply and which are exempt.
Sales of sugary drinks in Chile have plunged by almost one quarter (23.7%) after its raft of obesity-reducing strategies came into effect, according to a recent observational study.
A recent Brazilian law that streamlines the process for GM authorization has raised concerns it will weaken food safety - but not all experts agree.
Food industry groups have criticized Mexico's newly approved nutrition label regulation, warning that the US, EU and Switzerland have voiced objections before the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Unhealthy packaged products in the Brazilian food supply present conflicting information on front-of-package labels, a recent study shows.
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has updated the food additives and processing aids allowed in fish and fish products, increasing the number of provisions from 11 to 702.
The College of Pharmacists and Chemists of Guatemala (COFAQUI) has expressed concerns over recent salt fortification reform plans in the country.