When the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law, it marked the first major reform in food safety regulation in over 70 years. The goal of FSMA is shifting the focus from...

Acrylamide is an organic compound of the amide type. It's formed in foods that contain starch during cooking or processing at high temperatures (frying, roasting,) and during industrial processes at 120ºC and at low...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently investigating certain petfoods that are suspected to contain dangerous levels of aflatoxin for animal consumption. The Sunshine Mills recall includes petfood that was distributed both within the US and Japan and Colombia. However,...

It has been estimated that pet owners spend US$300–500 or more every year on food alone for their dogs and cats. That may not seem significant, but add in all the other costs that...

Symrise AG today announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of ADF/IDF, a leading U.S. meat and egg-based protein specialist and pioneer in all-natural nutrition ingredients. The acquisition has been cleared by the Antitrust...

The petfood industry is currently experiencing a boom, due to the changes and processes that have sped up following 2020. Pet owners no longer want the cheapest food – on the contrary, they choose...

Antioxidants perform very important functions for the human body and also for food products. Because of this, they are always in evidence regarding scientific research and the media. They slow aging. They help in the prevention...

Italian dosing and handling specialists, PLP Systems, have recently launched their online exhibition stands, showcasing their latest, innovative solutions for a digital audience. With the continued postponement of trade shows due to Covid-19, many companies...