Woman says she found a suspected dental crown in her Dutch Bros cookie dough drink, then asked the company ‘where did it come from?’ That’s one way to lose your appetite We Got This Covered · Sep 19
France calls on Moscow to reverse takeover of European assets France has called on Moscow to "reverse" its decision to take control of assets belonging to European companies still operating in Russia, including Swiss food giant Nestle and three French groups. The Kremlin defends the takeover as a justified measure against firms representing "unfriendly countries" that back Ukraine. Radio France Internationale · Sep 19
Kremlin orders businesses seized The Kremlin ordered the Russian businesses of Swiss-based food and beverage company Nestle and French retailer Auchan placed in temporary administration, in a procedure that previously has led to the sale of Western businesses at knockdown prices The Independent UK · Sep 18
AN45 ° eyes 2.5-times revenue growth, enters Delhi market with Gluta Collagen range The company is expanding its product offerings and consumer base nationally. AN45° is also evaluating key North Indian markets for further geographic expansion. Physical retail stores are being considered for Delhi and other key markets. The bootstrapped venture has invested Rs 3 crore in its operations to date. The Economic Times · Sep 18
Tillamook Faces Boycott Calls Over Halal Labelling as Critics Brand Its Products 'Al Qaeda Cheese' Tillamook is facing a social media boycott campaign after conservative critics objected to halal labels on its products, despite the company saying the underlying ingredient change dates to 2016. International Business Times UK · Sep 18
Russia seizes assets of Swiss food giant Nestle and three French firms Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Thursday to take control of the Russian assets of Swiss food giant Nestle and three French groups, citing hostile actions by "unfriendly" countries. France responded by calling on Russia to "reverse this decision". While most Western companies sold their Russian operations and holdings… France 24 · Sep 18
Nestle India shares slip nearly 3% after FSSAI initiates legal action over infant nutrition products Nestle India shares fell on Friday after FSSAI initiated three adjudication cases over alleged violations involving infant nutrition products. The regulator flagged promotional claims on NAN Excella Pro Stage 1 and Lactogen Pro 1 and also found a follow-up formula sample non-conforming for biotin content during laboratory testing. The Economic Times · Sep 18
Russia seizes Nestle, Auchan, Lemana Pro and FM Logistic assets in latest Western corporate takeover Russian authorities have seized assets of Nestle and three French groups. A decree signed by President Vladimir Putin transferred these Russian operations. These companies' Russian subsidiaries were transferred to LEV Management. Most Western firms had already sold or isolated their Russian holdings. This seizure echoes Moscow's previous takeover of Danone's… The Economic Times · Sep 18
Nestle 'assessing options' after Putin places Russian assets under state control Russian president Vladimir Putin has placed the Russian assets of Swiss food giant Nestle and French supermarket group Auchan under temporary administration, according to a presidential decree published on Thursday. Nestle has said that they are assessing the situation and their options. The Times of India · Sep 18
Nestlé to face retrial over illegal dumping near French bottled water plants Nestlé Waters is to face a new trial over alleged illegal dumping near its bottled water plants in eastern France, after an appeals court reinstated key scientific evidence excluded from the original proceedings. Radio France Internationale · Sep 18
Maharashtra FDA seizes food items worth lakhs in statewide crackdown on gutkha, milk products, sweets Maharashtra FDA conducted statewide action seizing banned gutkha and pan masala. Milk and milk products worth over seven lakh rupees were also confiscated. Other food items including supari and namkeen were seized across various divisions. Several establishments faced license suspensions and improvement notices for hygiene lapses. The enforcement drive targeted… The Economic Times · Sep 18
So Delicious Recalls Salted Caramel Cluster Pints Again Over Possible Stones in Cashews, Nine Months After First Pullback So Delicious Salted Caramel Cluster pints are recalled again due to possible stones in the cashews. Check the UPC and best-by dates before serving. Medical Daily · Sep 17
Charles joins food and farming summit with industry leaders It was led by The King’s Foundation, which aims to build sustainable communities in the UK Evening Standard · Sep 16
Leonardo DiCaprio invested in Beyond Meat in 2017 before its IPO; 2 years later, the plant-based company briefly soared to a $10 billion valuation Hollywood superstar and Oscars winner Leonardo DiCaprio's 2017 investment in Beyond Meat stands as a memorable chapter in the rise of sustainable investing and the plant-based food revolution. He entered the story before the company's IPO, when Beyond Meat was still building its brand and proving that plant-based protein could… The Economic Times · Sep 15
Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 15 How Long Should You Keep Recalled Food Receipts — And Do You Actually Need One for a Refund? A routine email notification from a consumer safety watchdog or a local news alert flashing across a smartphone screen can instantly turn a harmless pantry staple into a biological hazard. When the United States Department of Agriculture or the Food and Drug Administration announces a sweeping recall for contaminated ground…
Medical Daily · Sep 15 Federal Lawsuit Seeks to Bar Minneapolis Distributor from Handling Food and Medicines After Inspectors Found Rodents The Justice Department wants a court to bar Gold Star Distribution from handling FDA-regulated goods after inspectors found rodents, birds, and droppings.
Medical Daily · Sep 15 Whole Foods Recalls Cabricharme Cheese from 18 Stores in Seven States Because It Contains an Unlisted Egg Protein Whole Foods recalled Cabricharme cheese from 18 stores in 7 states due to undeclared egg lysozyme. How to check PLU codes and best-by dates at home.
Evening Standard · Sep 15 Princes sales lift on takeover deals despite ‘inflationary pressures’ The food group, which also makes the Napolina and Crisp ‘N’ Dry brands, also revealed a jump in profits for the first half of the year.
Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 14 Whole Foods Recalls Cabricharme Cheese in 7 States Over Undeclared Egg Allergen Whole Foods Market is recalling certain Cabricharme cheese sold at 18 stores in seven states because the product contains an egg-derived ingredient that wasn’t declared on the store label. The recall is particularly important for shoppers with an egg allergy or severe sensitivity. Egg lysozyme, a protein derived from egg…
Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 14 FDA Is Tracking 16 Active Foodborne Illness Investigations — Check Your Fridge and Freezer for These Foods Opening your refrigerator or freezer probably doesn’t feel like checking a public health alert. But right now, federal investigators are tracking multiple foodborne illness investigations involving foods ranging from sprouts and frozen berries to peppers, lettuce and other products that haven’t yet been identified.
The Economic Times · Sep 14 Vimal Elaichi case: Delhi HC rejects makers' plea against FDA notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn & Tiger Shroff The Delhi High Court has ruled against the Vimal Elaichi makers, dismissing their plea regarding Maharashtra FDA notices aimed at celebrities Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff. The dismissal was based on the court's view that it had no jurisdiction over the matter, as the FDA alleged the…
Medical Daily · Sep 14 Washington Accounts for 16 of 22 Sprout Salmonella Illnesses as Spokane and Skagit Counties Add New Cases Washington reports 16 of the 22 illnesses in the Evergreen Fresh Sprouts Salmonella outbreak. Updated county counts and what households should check now.
Medical Daily · Sep 14 Iceberg Lettuce Cyclospora Outbreak Ends as the Largest on US Record with 12,883 Illnesses and Two Deaths The CDC declared the iceberg lettuce Cyclospora outbreak over at 12,883 illnesses and 570 hospitalizations. The FDA investigation into the contamination remains open.
International Business Times UK · Sep 13 Ruiz Foods to Cut 176 Jobs at Dinuba, California Plant as Production Schedule Changes This Fall Ruiz Foods plans to eliminate 176 jobs at its Dinuba plant, including 170 layoffs on 4 November, as the facility moves to a five-day production schedule.
The Economic Times · Sep 13 Consumers deserve nutritional information on food packs; industry backs FSSAI move: Orkla India Orkla India MD and CEO Sanjay Sharma backed FSSAI’s proposed front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) norms, saying consumers have the right to clear nutritional information. He said the industry supports the regulator’s objective of helping consumers make informed choices, with the main debate being over the format and implementation of the labels.