Abbott strikes $385m settlement over major formula recall
Abbott Laboratories has agreed to pay nearly $385m to settle US government allegations tied to the 2022 recall of powdered infant formula. The post Abbott strikes $385m settlement…
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Proposed T&G Fresh sale sparks cautious response from NZ watchdog
New Zealand's competition watchdog is assessing J&P Turner's proposed purchase of T&G Fresh over concerns it could make growers “more vulnerable” to market power. The post…
School meals shake-up sees deep-fried food banned from 2027
New school food standards, which will be enforced from September 2027, will see deep-fried food banned alongside fruit juices and ice-creams. As part of the biggest shake-up to…
Canada weighs “tariff rate quotas” on canned veg
Canada is mulling tariff rate quotas on vegetable imports after an inquiry found a rise in shipments were a cause of “serious injury” to domestic producers. The post Canada weighs…
Major change for Tesco as it cracks down on ultra-processed foods
Tesco is ramping up its crackdown on ultra-processed foods, with 114 additives now banned or restricted across its own-brand ranges. It has expanded the number of additives…
IDFA asks U.S. and Canada to continue trade talks
Trade group voices concerns following a new U.S. ban on imports of certain whey and modified whey products from Canada, effective Sept. 29.
USDA takes new SNAP waiver approach following court ruling
After a federal district court judge vacated SNAP food purchasing restrictions in five states, the federal government wants public comments.
USDA takes new SNAP waiver approach following court ruling
After a federal district court judge vacated SNAP food purchasing restrictions in five states, the federal government wants public comments.
Food giants face Poland ‘shrinkflation’ scrutiny
Poland’s consumer watchdog is examining "shrinkflation" moves in the country by Danone, Mondelez International, Nestlé and Unilever. The post Food giants face Poland…
India Proposes Front-Of-Pack Warning Labels For Packaged Foods After Public Outcry
India's food regulator has proposed front-of-pack warning labels on packaged food and drinks, reversing its position.
Canada pulls seafood from US tariff list
Canada has removed seafood and fish products from its planned retaliatory tariffs on US goods. The post Canada pulls seafood from US tariff list appeared first on Just Food.
PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz under investigation in Texas over avocado oil claims
A probe into food giants' better-for-you brands follows a UC Davis study that found many products may be adulterated with cheaper oils.