An EU Member States expert committee has voted in support of a European Commission proposal to ban some bisphenols, including bisphenol A (BPA), in food contact materials.

A recent study examined the extent of gluten migration from different biodegradable food contact materials into a variety of liquid and solid foods to provide a more comprehensive basis for assessing the risk of exposure for wheat allergy and celiac disease patients.

ExxonMobil has published a case study that showcases its recent collaboration with plant-based foods provider Bonduelle and packaging manufacturer Constantia Drukpol to develop a recyclable, non-laminated freezer film that meets both sustainability goals and the rigorous demands of freezer packaging.

To increase equipment safety and reliability, novel rupture disk technology from B&B Safety Systems activates at a set burst pressure, but can “breathe” to relieve minor pressure fluctuations.

An Auburn University researcher has been awarded a patent for a color-changing sticker that goes on packaging and indicates when a meat product has spoiled.

In evaluating the thousands of existing PFAS compounds and at what level they present a risk to the health of humans and animals, FDA, USDA, CPSC, and EPA are focusing on three issues: bioaccumulation, persistence, and toxicity.

CRC Industries has made significant enhancements to its CRC Food Grade packaging and Food Safety Program, offering a comprehensive array of products for a wide range of food processing equipment within the framework of the CRC Food Safety Program.

West Virginia passed a bill known as the Truth in Food Labeling Act, restricting the language that can be used on labels for cell-based meats, plant-based meat alternatives, and other “analogue products,” such as insect-based foods. The bill awaits the Governor’s signature.

The 2024 Food Northwest Process and Packaging Expo, the largest regional industry conference in North America, takes place April–11 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.