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- JDE Peet’s launches innovation laboratory to drive coffee product development
JDE Peet’s has unveiled a newly transformed innovation laboratory in Utrecht, the Netherlands, designed Key areas of focus for the innovation lab include single-serve capsules, ready-to-drink formats, instant The lab is also equipped with advanced processing systems aimed at reducing energy consumption, aligning The agile, modular setup of our innovation lab enables us to rapidly respond to consumer insights and The lab is equipped with high-precision grinders, capsule fillers for single-serve espresso, and cutting-edge
- US imposes new tariffs on 60 economies over forced labour rules
that each had failed to impose or effectively enforce a prohibition on imports produced with forced labour restore President Donald Trump’s near-global tariff regime after the US Supreme Court struck down his ‘Liberation The new duties also highlight the growing importance of supply chain traceability and forced labour compliance Rather than targeting only individual products directly linked to forced labour, the Section 301 action commodities through multiple tiers of suppliers, greater visibility over the origin of raw materials and the labour
- Should alcoholic beverages carry cancer warning labels? US Surgeon General urges action
consumption and at least seven types of cancer, including: Breast cancer Colorectal cancer Esophageal cancer Liver Currently, health warning labels on alcoholic beverages inform consumers about risks such as impaired Surgeon General's advisory could lead to increased scrutiny of alcohol marketing practices and product labelling #alcohol #publichealth #US #labelling
- Labour shortages cost food and drink industry £1.4bn
In the last year, labour shortages have cost the UK food and drink industry an estimated £1.4 billion vacancies continue to affect a wide range of roles in the sector, such as project engineers, scientists, lab The UK government is due to respond to the Independent Review into Labour Shortages published in June recommendations outlined in the review, such as “Reform the Apprenticeship Levy” and “Access to Migrant Labour FDF director for growth, Balwinder Dhoot, said: “Significant labour shortages have cost businesses £1.4
- Will Indonesia's proposed nutrient labelling system shake up the industry?
Indonesia is poised to implement a new nutrient labelling system, called Nutri-Level, which aims to provide As part of a broader global trend towards transparency in food labelling, Nutri-Level will categorise Some of these claims can be deceptive; for instance, a product labelled as ‘no-added sugar’ may still He commented: "Nutri-Level in Indonesia will implement a rating label that evaluates sugar, saturated #Indonesia #labelling #nutrition #health
- ADM opens new Central Milling Laboratory to enhance quality assurance in flour production
ADM has inaugurated its new US Central Milling Laboratory at the Specialty Manufacturing Facility in The Central Milling Laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art testing technologies and analytical By processing wheat on-site, the lab can analyse and bake approximately 30 loaves of bread daily. Situated near ADM's North American headquarters, the laboratory enhances collaboration with the company's Kruse also highlighted the lab's role in reinforcing ADM's commitment to the Decatur community and its
- Robotisation gains traction among European food producers amid labour challenges
As the food industry grapples with rising labour costs and a persistent workforce shortage, the concept With an ageing workforce and a lack of skilled labour, many companies are looking to robots to enhance While general production labour is in short supply, finding digitally proficient personnel remains a The current labour crisis, coupled with advancements in robotic technology, is prompting producers to #robotics #labour #automation #technology
- IMCD opens integrated food and nutrition laboratory in Cologne
Ingredients specialist IMCD has officially reopened its modernised Food & Nutrition application laboratory Hub that brings together the company's Food & Nutrition, Pharmaceutical and Beauty & Personal Care laboratories According to IMCD, the Food & Nutrition laboratory is equipped to support a wide range of applications The lab focuses on formulation challenges relating to taste, texture, nutritional enhancement and functional The Food & Nutrition laboratory is part of IMCD’s global network of more than 80 application laboratories
- UPF labelling legislation advances in US Senate committee
The US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) has advanced legislation that would require ‘warning’ labels on ‘ultra-processed’ packaged foods (UPFs) in a bid to improve children Act of 2026,’ introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders, would see the introduction of mandatory warning labels Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would be required to implement ‘strong’ health and nutrient warning labelling
- Riviana responds to clean-label protein demand with new pulse and whole-grain ingredients
producer Riviana Foods has expanded its pulse and whole-grain portfolio with two new gluten-free, clean-label responding to demand for high-protein, whole-grain products that support gluten-free, non-GMO, clean-label
- When clean-label meets mouthfeel: Reformulating for simplicity without sacrifice
But clean-label expectations now go beyond what’s on the pack. The product may meet a label objective but fall short on experience. Consumers often see clean-label products as higher value. Expectations rise, not fall. Reformulating for a cleaner label can’t come at the expense of sensory quality. It reassures consumers that the food is still worth choosing – even as labels evolve.
- Austria Juice targets clean-label demand with 30% reduced-sugar juice line
At the same time, brands are under pressure to keep ingredient labels clean and comply with evolving Austria Juice says the solutions are market-ready for both private-label and branded beverage manufacturers












