Here's a recap of our 10 most read F&B stories in December 2022, featuring news on poppy seed food safety in Australia, PepsiCo calls for big brand support of sustainable palm oil, China's latest developments on excessive packaging rules and more.
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Here's a recap of our 10 most read F&B stories in December 2022, featuring news on poppy seed food safety in Australia, PepsiCo calls for big brand support of sustainable palm oil, China's latest developments on excessive packaging rules and more.
Click through the gallery to see them all.
Food firms in Australia affected by recent poppy seed recalls after an outbreak of severe food poisonings say the situation was beyond their control, amid government warnings that non-food grade poppy seeds 'incorrectly' entered the supply chain.
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Food giant PepsiCo believes that the involvement of major food and beverage brands in palm oil sustainability initiatives is crucial to attract smallholder producers and make a bigger impact.
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The Chinese government has launched strict draft standards to govern excessive food packaging in the country covering fruit, meat, egg and seafood products, allowing public comments on these until January 2023.
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Beverage giant Yeo's has reformulated its portfolio so that all products will contain less than 5% of sugar by 2023, in line with both consumer tastes and upcoming regulatory measures in Singapore.
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The South Korean authorities have conducted food safety checks on almost 2,000 kimchi and related ingredient manufacturers ahead of the peak production season, amid public concern about hygiene and adulteration issues.
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The Indian government appears to be softening its stance as 'no-GMO' country in light of ongoing food security and trade disputes – sparking fresh debate in the country.
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The cultivated products sector still has a long road ahead in many markets in terms of regulatory processes, but this thorough vetting will lay a strong foundation of food safety and quality that will eventually yield benefits in terms of consumer trust and acceptance.
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FMCG food and beverage brands making popular consumer products need to step up and publicly support sustainable palm oil in order to make a real impact in the sector, according to leaders of the RSPO.
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Australia has implemented more stringent regulations to govern imported retorted foods and beverages that contain meat, dairy or egg content, requiring an additional manufacturer's declaration to be displayed prior to entry.
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A lack of consumer awareness and barriers to scaling-up remaining major hurdles for the 3D food printing sector in Asia, but major players are hopeful that tech-savvy and health-conscious consumers can help it hit the mainstream.
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