The recall of 28 million boxes of Kellogg cereal due to packaging contamination may have repercussions beyond the actual incident. Congressmen and others are taking a hard look at
Regulations governing the marketing of food to children have stalled amid strong industry resistance, reports the New York Times. The federal government last year ordered four federal agencies, including the
Perception may be as important as reality when it comes to what constitutes a satisfying food portion, according to a new study from England. Subjects in the study, conducted by
The inclusion of a ban on the controversial plastics additive bisphenol-A (BPA) is threatening passage of a federal food safety bill and prompting harsh criticism among leading Democrats. U.S. Sen.
Another major grocery chain in the United Kingdom is selling milk in plastic bags. Tesco is the latest to try the flexible pouches, which the consumer places into a specially
PMMI is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Packaging Hall of Fame, which is the highest honor for packaging professionals. A 16-person commission comprising suppliers, journalists and end users
A major food company has set ambitious goals relating to sustainability, while another one has reported good progress. Unilever recently announced a plan to “sustainably source” all of its fiber-based
A new white paper from industrial standards organization Underwriters Laboratories spells out principles and definitions for the use of industrial scrap. The report, Interpreting Pre-Consumer Recycled Content Claims, provides definitions
An environmental activist group has sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for failing to ban or restrict the use of bisphenol-A (BPA). The Natural Resources Defense Council, based in
A seven-year battle in Australia over purple cat food packaging has culminated in a truce between Mars Inc. and Nestlé. Under an agreement reached by the two pet food giants,
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