California signs voluntary non-UPF label into law
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signing of AB 2244 into law creates the first state-backed, voluntary label for non-UPF qualifying products, amid a pending federal UPF definition
Archives for September 28, 2026
2026 Sustainability Report
Food Manufacture’s 2026 Sustainability Report is out now, shining a spotlight on the key climate, regulatory and resilience challenges facing food manufacturers in today’s rapidly changing world.
Mondelēz sustainability scheme goes solo: Is this the new industry standard?
Harmony project enters a new era as it becomes an independent certification. But, could it become the new industry standard?
FSA pushes for Big Food data in massive food safety overhaul
New food regulatory proposals will see major changes to an historical framework, which will place Big Food under much more scrutiny.
Major supermarket pulls oat drink over microbiological contamination risk
A leading supermarket chain has pulled a widely sold oat drink from its shelves due to a risk of microbiological contamination.
15% of UK food manufacturers await hygiene inspection
New data claims that large parts of the UK food and drink sector currently do not have a hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Borough Broth launches non-UPF gravy
Borough Broth has expanded into gravy with two flavours hitting Sainsbury’s shelves earlier this month.
Fi Asia 2026
Climate change fuelling mycotoxin risks with ‘no known solution’
Climate change is adding on a new threat to an age-old food safety problem faced by the food industry, one that could be more dangerous that most people realise