Archives for October 31, 2022

Hundreds of lawsuits were filed vs baby food companies last year over heavy metals… So what happened next?

A tsunami of lawsuits was filed vs food manufacturers last year following a Congressional report alleging ‘dangerous’ levels of heavy metals in leading baby food brands. So how have judges determined if these complaints have legs, and whether the FDA, or...

Brazil’s Lula’s comeback cheered as new research claims ‘deforestation-free’ supply chain pledges have barely impacted forest clearance in Amazon

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s presidential election win in Brazil will make it easier for food and beverage companies to comply with their zero-deforestation commitments, it has been claimed.

Is baby food with pureed fruits & veggies too sugary? Judge tosses ‘mushy’ and ‘speculative’ lawsuit vs Sprout Foods

How much sugar is too much, and do pouches for babies and young kids containing pureed fruits and vegetables present long-term health risks, even if they don’t contain any added sugars?

Have your cake and eat it, too – How innovations in flavor science and technology are serving-up healthier desserts and confections

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While desserts and confections still deliver familiarity and comfort, flavor technology is enabling permissible indulgence as this traditional category evolves to meet healthier consumer lifestyles.