25th July 2025

Agri-food stakeholders call for EFSA overhaul

Thousands of industry stakeholders have co-signed an open letter calling on the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to speed up improvements to its risk assessment processes to secure EU competitiveness and support innovation.

25th July 2025

The dye is cast: Major US food brands commit to phasing out synthetic colours

Major confectionery companies have pledged to eliminate petroleum-based colours by 2027. Yet with 19% of packaged foods containing synthetic dye, will industry leaders follow through on their commitments?

25th July 2025

Industry efforts to steer complex UPF conversations increase

The Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN International) and the Good Food Institute Europe (GFI Europe) have released a guide to build understanding of the relationship between ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and plant-based meat.

21st July 2025

Sustainable food sector requires synthetic chemical solutions

Researchers from global organisations have released a study analysing the prevalence of food contaminants in food packaging and their health impacts.

21st July 2025

Africa and Middle East most vulnerable markets to food fraud

Consumers in Africa and the Middle East face a higher risk of consuming adulterated foods – especially with tariffs causing chaos in the global food supply chain, experts warn.

21st July 2025

How will US ban on artificial dyes impact global F&B brands?

As the US prepares to ban synthetic colourings from the food and beverage (F&B) industry, what will the impact be for brands in Europe and beyond?

21st July 2025

Bisphenol A packaging ban brings challenges and concerns

A ban on bisphenol A (BPA), as well as other bisphenols used in so-called “food contact materials” (FCMs), came into force across the EU in January. What happens now?

ConfectioneryNews.com • 21st July 2025

Brazzein sweetener gets FDA green light as sugar-reduction momentum grows in confectionery

Functional protein specialist Bestzyme has received GRAS (Generally Recognised as Safe) approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its flagship sweetener, Mellia Brazzein – a milestone that opens up fresh opportunities for reduced-sugar formulations in confectionery.

19th May 2025

Plant-based foods face uncertain future

Volatility and uncertainty in the plant-based food sector are making innovation and investment vulnerable, leaving manufacturers concerned for the future of their brands and products.

19th May 2025

Could the US manufacturing space benefit from simplified food laws?

Following a US ban on artificial food dyes, research examines the US food manufacturing and regulatory landscape.

19th May 2025

Will Trump lower tariff hikes?

The US President’s plan to reduce the 145% tariffs on China’s food and beverage market raises questions over whether a turnaround is likely for other regions.

19th May 2025

UK publishes latest food security report

The UK government releases its food security report 2024, detailing five core themes for bolstering and securing the future of the country’s food.

19th May 2025

Singapore introduces Food Safety and Security Bill

Amid growing food safety concerns and supply chain disruptions, the Singapore Food Agency passes its Food Safety and Security Bill (FSSB) to provide greater clarity, assurance, and credibility.

19th May 2025

Leading regulatory updates in Asia in 2025

As we head into 2025, numerous legislators around Asia are suggesting and solidifying legal updates and changes that will impact the food and beverage space.

19th May 2025

US wins GMO corn trade dispute with Mexico

A Mexican decree banning imports of genetically modified (GM) corn for human consumption has been overturned in what has been hailed as a victory for US exports.

19th May 2025

Certification or risk scale? Two approaches to the UPF debate

As the debate over ultra-processed foods intensifies, two frameworks have been developed to tackle the issue. One is a certification to identify non-UPF foods, the other is a risk scale to measure processed foods.

19th May 2025

F&B industry hit with fresh greenwashing claims

The food and beverage (F&B) industry is under fresh scrutiny amid claims of greenwashing, with Arla the latest company in the firing line.

19th May 2025

HFSS product placement regulation hits unhealthy food displays

The proportion of space used to display HFSS foods in UK supermarkets fell following the introduction of regulations restricting the location of product promotions, research shows.

19th May 2025

Toxic Free Food Act: US to close GRAS loophole

Amid scientific, industry, and Congress backing, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will create an assessment system for food chemicals under the Toxic Free Food Act to prevent food chemicals being commercialised without safety checks.

ConfectioneryNews.com • 19th May 2025

Confectionery brands must step up on sustainability or risk losing consumers

Balancing profit with purpose is the challenge all confectioners needs to overcome to win over consumers in 2025 according to the co-founder of Impact Score, an app which allows users to measure the sustainability profiles of their food and beverage purchases.

19th May 2025

EUDR delay: Palm-oil producing countries react

With the European Council backing a 12-month extension of the EUDR, leading palm oil-producing countries Malaysia and Indonesia are pushing for recommendations and practical guidance.

19th May 2025

Nordic countries need tougher food waste reporting, new research finds

The Nordic Council of Ministers has released a report recommending how the region can tackle its food waste problem to achieve reduction targets.

19th May 2025

FDA updates phthalates regulation

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended the law on chemicals commonly found in plastic food packaging and food contact applications.

19th May 2025

Concerns grow over EU-Mercosur deal

The European Consumer Organisation, BEUC, has warned that the EU-Mercosur trade deal is likely to fail both consumers and farmers on sustainability goals.