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UK – Farming & Co, an online meat retailer, has unveiled a new traceability system, On-pack QR codes, which enables customers to use their smartphones to see where their whole cuts come from. Using a QR code on the packaging, customers can trace the origins of their meat, including the breed, videography of the farm where it was reared and…
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US – The US state of New York has officially banned the use of polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals in food packaging materials. The ban is one of several new laws limiting the use of 1,4-dioxane, perfluoroalkyl substances, PFAS and other chemicals in household cleaning, personal care, cosmetics, food packaging and children’s products across the state. Effective on January 1, the ban…
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MOROCCO – Munich-based provider of reusable packaging containers IFCO has announced the opening of its first service hub in Casablanca to support retail partners in importing fresh products from Morocco. With this expansion, IFCO takes the lead in supporting its retail partners by enabling environmentally friendly imports of fresh produce from the northern African nation. “We are delighted to expand…
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US – Microban International has launched LapisShield, a novel, non-heavy-metal technology designed to seamlessly integrate antimicrobial functionality into any water-based coating formulation. The technology inhibits bacterial growth by up to 99.99%, preventing the formation of mold and mildew, protecting treated surfaces from microbial degradation. Michael Ruby, President at Microban International, says: “We are excited to introduce LapisShield as the latest…
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US – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended an amendment to the requirements for using ‘healthy’ labels on food packaging, so as to be consistent with present nutrition science, the Nutrition Facts label and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The proposed rule intends to more accurately take into account how nutrients from different food groups interact and…
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SOUTH AFRICA – South African advocacy group Healthy Living Alliance (Heala) has rolled out a nationwide campaign titled ‘What’s in our Food?’, urging consumers to question what hidden ingredients can be found in pre-packaged foods. The media campaign is calling for bold front-of-package labels (FoPLs) alerting people that products are high in nutrients of concern such as salt, sugar, and…
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LUXEMBOURG – International manufacturer of caps and closures, United Caps has launched Touchcap closures in collaboration with Mimica in a bid to reduce food waste. The newly launched cap is reportedly designed for all types of perishable products, from food to pharmaceuticals, the cap is intended to reduce food waste and increase consumer food safety. The concept for Mimica Touchcap…
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US – Berry Global’s CleanStream recycling technology, has been granted a Letter of No Objection (LNO) from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The LNO confirms that the post-consumer recycled (PCR) PP produced by the CleanStream process can be used in levels up to 100% recycled content for food contact applications. CleanStream is Berry’s proprietary, world-leading process and the…
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UK – Leading UK supermarket, Sainsbury’s has become the latest supermarket to ditch “best before” dates as part of plans to reduce food waste. The grocer has confirmed it will scrap dates labels from over 100 fresh produce lines, including pears, onions, tomatoes, and citrus fruits. A further 130 products, including potatoes, will follow. Instead, the new fresh fruit &…
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INDIA – The Central government revised rules related to the packaging of edible oil in a bid to prevent quantity-related fraud. According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, the new regulations are directed to ensure that consumers get the right quantity in the package at the time of purchase, as the weight of edible oil varies…
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