India regulator accuses Nestlé, Unilever of misleading health claims
India’s food-safety watchdog has accused Nestlé and Hindustan Unilever of making “misleading” health claims. The post India regulator accuses Nestlé, Unilever of misleading health…
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Australian watchdog launches legal action over “egg cartel”
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken a dozen of the country's eggs businesses to court over alleged cartel conduct. The post Australian watchdog…
US food watchdog outlines new rules on salt substitutes
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued rules allowing manufacturers to swap salt for “safe” alternatives in everyday staples. The post US food watchdog outlines new…
B&G Foods calls off Green Giant sale in Canada after antitrust concerns
A regulator previously said the sale to Nortera Foods could result in higher prices, fewer choices and reduced competition.
Ghana's Cocoa Regulator Secures $288m For Farmer Purchases
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has secured 3.39 billion cedis ($288.02 million) through the issue of short-term debt on the domestic market.
Premier Group’s RFG acquisition faces regulatory hurdle over plant closure
South Africa’s competition regulator is seeking to revoke Premier Group's acquisition of RFG Holdings amid plans to close a factory. The post Premier Group’s RFG acquisition faces…
B&G Foods pulls Nortera deal amid regulator backlash
B&G Foods has pulled the sale of its Green Giant and Le Sieur vegetable businesses in Canada to Nortera Foods due to regulatory opposition. The post B&G Foods pulls Nortera deal…
FDA wraps up cyclospora probe with new plan to “mitigate” risks
The FDA has outlined a plan to “mitigate” the risks of cyclospora as it wrapped up an investigation linked to the lettuce recall. The post FDA wraps up cyclospora probe with new…
IDFA SVP to retire in 2027
IDFA also announced that Dr. Samuel Alcaine will succeed Wagner as senior vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs following her retirement, and Michelle Albee Matto…
Unstable health policy deterring food firms from UK investment, FDF warns
Uncertainty around UK health regulation is discouraging food and drink manufacturers from investing in healthier product innovation, according to new research from the Food and…
Huel falls foul of UK ad watchdog over health claims
Huel has been rapped by the UK advertising watchdog after an online video was ruled “irresponsible” and found to feature unauthorised health claims. The post Huel falls foul of UK…
California governor signs law for voluntary non-UPF label
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed new legislation, establishing a voluntary label for qualifying non-ultra-processed foods. The post California governor signs law for…