Facing challenges with cutting plastic, the world’s largest confectioners are testing paper packaging but progress remains patchy. The post Confectionery brands seek paper packaging sweet spot appeared first on Just Food.
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FDA reports another Salmonella outbreak traced to moringa leaf powder
The FDA is investigating a new outbreak of Salmonella illnesses traced to moringa leaf powder. This time MOGO brand capsules are implicated. The new outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium has sickened 18 people across 14 states. Seven people have required hospitalization, but no deaths have been …
Outbreak numbers related to backyard poultry flocks rising quickly
The number of people sickened by three multistate outbreaks of the Salmonella bacterium linked to backyard poultry flocks has skyrocket in recent months. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting there are 150 new cases since April 23, though the true number of sick …
Germany shares findings from long-term outbreak analysis
Insights from a decade of monitoring have revealed the main foods, causative agents, and contributing factors in outbreaks in Germany. Since 2015, the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) and the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) have been collecting data on foodborne outbreaks …
Botulism cases under investigation in Italy
Italian officials suspect that a brand of olive and almond cream caused two cases of botulism. In early May, two adult patients, part of the same family, were hospitalized because of suspected botulism with epidemiological investigations led by experts from the Toscana Centro local health …
FDA issues warning after cookie company refuses to recall products
The FDA is warning consumers with milk, wheat, or tree nut allergies not to eat, and retailers not to serve or sell certain Imperial-brand cookies and candies manufactured by Imperial Nougat Co. due to milk, wheat, and tree nut ingredients not being listed on the …
Loss-making Atlantic Sapphire secures funds as takeover offer proceeds
Loss-making Atlantic Sapphire has secured at least $20m of new funding as a takeover by Coral Holdco moves forward. The post Loss-making Atlantic Sapphire secures funds as takeover offer proceeds appeared first on Just Food.
EU suspends imports duties on fertiliser
The EU has suspended duties on key nitrogen-based fertilisers, aiming to ease pressures for farmers amid global supply disruptions. The post EU suspends imports duties on fertiliser appeared first on Just Food.
EU, Mexico sign expanded trade deal
The EU and Mexico have signed a trade deal removing import duties on a range of products, including meat, dairy, confectionery and wine. The post EU, Mexico sign expanded trade deal appeared first on Just Food.
Heartland to acquire Whole Earth Brands’ Americas business
Heartland Food Products Group has agreed to acquire the Americas business of Whole Earth Brands for an undisclosed sum. The post Heartland to acquire Whole Earth Brands’ Americas business appeared first on Just Food.
