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Regulatory Compliance

Food Allergies: A Regulatory Labeling Issue with Serious Consumer Health Implications

Gul Basak Kiroglu, Regulatory Trends Product Manager I guess I am simply lucky. I have never had a food allergy. I’ve never had to read any label or restrict my […]

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Product Development

Exploring the Rise of No- and Low-Alcohol Beverages: Consumer Trends and Regulatory Implications

By Aslı Tuncer Madge, Regulatory Researcher and Regulatory Trends Consultant For consumers in Europe and North America, the weather is getting warmer and summer is on its way. And for […]

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Regulatory Compliance

Balancing Convenience and Health: Examining the Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods

By Sureyya Topaloglu, Regulatory Researcher and Regulatory Trends Consultant Determining if a new product meets food regulations and regulatory requirements is complex and can slow down new product introduction. FoodChain […]

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Regulatory Compliance

Update of the European Novel Food catalogue – March 2024

According to the European Regulation (EU) 2015/2283, a Novel Food is defined as any food that was not used for human consumption to a significant degree within the European Union […]

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Regulatory Compliance

Navigating Packaging Sustainability: Lessons Learned (so far) in the Food and Cosmetics Packaging Industries. 

Packaging sustainability has become a pressing C-Level concern in food and consumer products industries as consumers, NGOs and governments increasingly demand more eco-friendly solutions.  As a result of intense focus […]

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Food Safety

Food Safety Recall Data: The Microbial Menace

By Aslı Tuncer Madge, Regulatory Researcher and Regulatory Trends Consultant Welcome to the intriguing world of food safety, where every bite comes with its own story. Today, we’re looking at […]

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Product Development

Gen Z Food Choices Driven by Sustainability, Nutrition and Clean Labels

Food and recipe development requires knowing your target audience. Today’s article looks at the unique food motivators of Generation Z, born between the mid-1990s and late 2010. By Gul Basak […]

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Product Development

The Secret Ingredient to Success: Five Benefits of Formulation Software in Food & Beverage Innovation

A Recipe Management System (RMS) is a critical component of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) in food and beverage, providing specialized functionalities tailored to the unique demands of the food sector. […]

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Laboratory Testing

Increased demand for accurate GMO testing in feed ingredients

As European consumers become more aware of where their food comes from and how it is made, the interest in sustainable, healthy, and animal-friendly labels grows. And although GMOs are […]