REGULATIONS
European biscuits under scrutiny: a quarter exceed acrylamide limit
• The choice of ingredients – especially the type of flour, sweeteners and additives rich in asparagine – strongly influences the levels of acrylamide in biscuits. A study conducted by the University of Porto, published on 25...
New European Union measures to combat food and textile waste
• The European Parliament approved, on September 9, 2025, a series of regulations aimed at significantly reducing food waste and textile waste in the member states of the European Union. The new directives,...
It becomes mandatory to label the origin of dried fruits
• From January 1, the obligation to indicate on the label the origin of nuts and dried fruits, such as almonds and pistachios, came into force. The EU regulation aims to ensure…
Food additives – how will this segment evolve in 2024?
• How the evolution of biotechnology, legislative changes in 2023 and the effervescent political landscape influence the food additives segment in 2024.
Additives are used for various purposes in the food industry, such as preservation, extending the shelf life...
