Industry breakthrough in the fight against fake foods
Counterfeit food and beverage products are a major blight on the industry, and a serious concern for consumers. Now the industry is fighting back and it’s using science to do it.
Archives for September 12, 2024
ADM and Carrefour among businesses ramping up cage-free food calls
Europe’s biggest food and beverage companies are rallying in support of a complete ban on caged food production.
Fake alcohol: Can alcohol brands ever win the battle against counterfeit goods?
How big a problem is counterfeit alcohol - and what can be done to fight the problem?
Consumer pressure for certification is driving regulation change
Certifications and regulations put pressure on industry to conform to certain standards. But why do they occur in the first place? Consumer demand may be the key.
Europe’s largest food upcycling plant opened for spent grains
A new plant is upcycling spent grains for a whole range of uses.
Opinion
How did F&B giants become villains over govt’s scientist picks?
A new report criticising the government’s use of scientists ‘tainted’ by global food and drink manufacturers needlessly slings more mud at the sector, while at the same time adding fuel to the UPF fire.