Nueva Pescanova abandons world-first octopus farm after regulatory delays
A plan to build what was widely billed as the world’s first commercial octopus farm has been shelved, marking the end of one of the seafood sector’s most closely watched and controversial aquaculture...
EFSA lowers trifluoroacetic acid safety threshold amid PFAS health concerns
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has lowered the acceptable daily intake (ADI) for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a persistent chemical that can form from the breakdown of certain pesticides...
Relieving the squeeze: US FDA revises orange juice standard amid supply pressures
The US orange juice industry is entering a new regulatory era after the FDA finalized a long-awaited update to the federal Standard of Identity (SOI) for pasteurized orange juice.
Industry alliance issues new guidance on bacterial spores in plant-based beverages
A group of major F&B companies has issued new industry guidance aimed at improving how manufacturers assess and manage bacterial spore risks in plant-based ingredients. The move reflects the growing...
HTBA on closing the sensory gap in sugar-reduced and clean label products
Sugar reduction has become a strategic priority across the F&B industry, driven by consumer demand for healthier products without compromising on taste. But as reduction targets become more...
Solid ozone technology targets food waste and safety challenges
Food safety, produce waste, and shelf life extension have long been interconnected challenges for the global fresh produce industry. While antimicrobial interventions have improved over the past two...
Protein boom keeps pressure on global whey market as supply struggles to catch up
More than two years after global whey supplies first tightened, the market remains under sustained pressure as demand for high-protein F&B continues to outpace production. Despite significant...
Vanilla’s expanding value and versatility in modern F&B formulation
Vanilla has a long-established reputation as a classic, timeless flavor. As a highly adaptable ingredient that adds value across a wide range of food and beverage applications, its role in...
