The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry

Police in Austria have confirmed that rat poison has been detected in a sample of baby food from brand Hipp due to a suspected criminal interference, following a recall from over 1,000 Spar supermarkets.

Microbial contamination might not grab headlines like inflation or UPFs, but for F&B manufacturers it remains one of the most persistent threats to product quality, says Hygiena's Eric Stevens.

Thermo Fisher Scientific's Deb Roepke and Kyle McNally explore how modern food production technologies can support the increasingly complex journey from farm to fork.

Jason Cadman of Contact Attachments explains how strategically selected forklift attachments can reduce contamination risks, optimise workflows and support long-term business goals.

Food safety group FoodChain ID has acquired Brazilian certification body Sbcert, strengthening its position in livestock traceability and compliance.

John Hanlin at Ecolab explores how companies can prioritise food safety across the board by examining their approach to attitudes, behaviours, leadership and engagement with techniques at every level of the business.

The Tetra Brik Aseptic 200ml Slim Leaf carton is constructed with up to 80% paper, achieving a 92% renewable content when combined with plant-based polymers.

Nestlé Bangladesh is facing a legal battle over the sale of KitKats in the country after food inspectors alleged that the chocolate wafers posed a risk to public health.

From pesticides to packaging, chemicals infiltrate the food system at every stage. Deep Science Ventures' Harry Macpherson shares what F&B needs to know about toxic chemicals.