Legislation that would increase the federal government’s authority over food safety probably will be delayed until after the Nov. 2 elections, thanks in part to a provision banning the plastics
British grocer Sainsbury’s is facing charges that one of its cooked-meat products is packaged with too much material. The Lincolnshire County Council followed up on a complaint from a customer
One of the leading scientific critics of bisphenol A (BPA) has ratcheted up the volume, claiming that his new study shows that people are being exposed to it at a
When it comes to packaging, candy manufacturers value novelty over sustainability, according to a report by consulting firm Mintel. The report says eco-friendly candy packaging is up slightly, to 4%
The Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to two leading beverage manufacturers over health claims related to green tea. A letter to Dr Pepper Snapple Group said that
Publix Super Markets is claiming to have kept 1 billion plastic bags from being used since its first reusable-bag initiative in 2007. The chain, based in Lakeland, Fla., says it
The food and beverage industry leads most others when it comes to weathering the economic downturn, with 49% saying their companies are “thriving and growing,” according to a recent survey
Champagne producers are trying to join the sustainability movement by downgauging their famously massive green glass bottles, according to an article in the New York Times. The French trade association
Landfilling may be the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, according to a report from a British consultant. The report from SRI Consulting states that
A ban on retailers distributing single-use plastic bags has failed in California. The state Senate rejected a measure that would have barred stores from free distribution of plastic bags and
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