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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the removal of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from food packaging. This move eliminates a major source of dietary exposure to PFAS from items such as fast-food wrappers, microwave popcorn bags, and take-out containers. PFAS are a class of chemicals that can disrupt hormones and have been linked to health issues. The FDA's announcement coincided with a report from the Endocrine Society, which highlighted the dangers of PFAS and other EDCs to human health. The report called for stronger regulations and increased awareness of these harmful chemicals. [Extracted from the article]

The article provides a snapshot of the FMCG industry, highlighting the plans of two companies. Cartel Bros, the maker of premium whisky The Glenwalk, aims to achieve a revenue of Rs 200-240 crore by expanding in 12-15 states across India. iD Fresh Food, known for its idli and dosa batter, plans to enter the packaged spices segment and aims to make spices a ₹100-crore business in the next 3-4 years. PepsiCo India is testing a new oil blend for Lay's chips, using a mix of sunflower oil and palmolein instead of palm oil. [Extracted from the article]

Sabarkantha Dairy and Tetra Pak have partnered to create sustainable cow-shed roofs using recycled cartons. The roofs are made from polyAl material, obtained from recycling used beverage cartons. These roofing sheets are lightweight, waterproof, rust-proof, and temperature-regulating, providing a cost-competitive and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional materials. The partnership aims to promote sustainability in the dairy industry. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the U.S. surgeon general, doctor Vivek Murthy, announcing plans to push for a warning label on over-the-counter painkillers.

The article explores the pervasive presence of microplastic particles in human bodies, stemming from sources like food packaging, clothing, and household materials. It highlights concerns about potential health implications, including increased inflammation and cardiovascular risks, associated with ingesting and inhaling these tiny particles.

The CFTRI campus in Mysuru is working towards becoming a "zero-waste" campus and finding alternatives to plastic for food packaging in order to address plastic pollution and climate change. The director of CSIR-CFTRI, Sridevi Annapurna Singh, discussed the effects of microplastics on the body, food chain, carbon footprint, waste generation, and the implementation of solar energy on the campus during World Environment Day celebrations. The campus has a large tree cover, which helps to lower the temperature by around two to three degrees compared to outside the campus. [Extracted from the article]

The FMCG industry is seeing a shift towards premium products, with Nestle India and ITC leading the way with innovative strategies. Nestle India plans to hire tasters and connoisseurs for its upcoming super-premium Nespresso coffee and boutiques, focusing on unique marketing and positioning. Meanwhile, ITC is utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning to predict demand and consumer trends for its premium portfolio, including Fabelle chocolates and skincare products. This article provides insights into the evolving strategies of these FMCG giants. [Extracted from the article]

Cartel Bros, the maker of premium whisky The Glenwalk, is aiming to achieve a revenue of Rs 200-240 crore by the end of the financial year 2024-25. The company plans to expand its operations in 12-15 states across India and has increased its production to over two lakh cases, equivalent to 24-30 lakh bottles, in the current financial year. The brand has seen month-on-month sales growth of 15-20% in the blended Scotch category due to its affordable price point and global quality. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that Avantium N.V. has received a 0.76 million grant Euro from the EU Horizon Europe program for its involvement in the Rebiolution project. It mentions project focuses on developing biobased and biodegradable polyester blends for food packaging and agricultural mulch films, and the grant will be disbursed to Avantium over three years starting in June 2023.

The article reports that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has set a final deadline of December 31, 2023, for food businesses to use non-compliant pre-printed packaging materials, granting them one-time permission to do so.

The article reports that the Indian food and beverage packaging industry is experiencing rapid growth with an annual growth rate of 14.8 percent, and it is expected to reach USD 86 billion by 2029. It mentions growth is attributed to urbanization, rising disposable incomes, changing consumption patterns, increased demand for natural food ingredients, and new regulations for nutraceuticals and organic foods, with packaging playing a significant role in marketing and sustainability strategies.

The article reports that Mitsui Chemicals will increase its production capacity for polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) to meet the rising demand for mono-material food packaging driven by sustainability concerns. It mentions the expansion at the Shimizu Factory is expected to double domestic PUD production capacity, with TAKELAC PUDs finding application in various sectors for their environmentally friendly properties, including heat resistance and high-temperature gas barrier performance.

The article announces the launch of Gemini Edibles & Fats India's new reusable 10-litre multi-use jar of Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil, expanding their product offerings to provide consumers with a larger packaging option.

The article reports that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a warning to food vendors and consumers, urging them to cease the use of newspapers for packaging, serving, and storing food due to substantial health risks.

The article recounts the history of Ben & Jerry's ice cream, criticizes their recent tweet about returning stolen land, and calls out their hypocrisy regarding their business practices and moral posturing.

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L T Foods has made further investment in expansion of packaging capabilities by commissioning additional packing lines in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. This expansion is in line with five-year growth strategy [...]

FCN Inc., Rockville, Maryland, has been awarded a $7,846,260 firm-fixed-price modification to exercise the first option period for the Endgame Endpoint Security program software subscription to maintain the weapon system [...]

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Byline: Lily Kuo in Beijing Chinese health authorities investigating a recent Covid-19 outbreak say they have discovered live coronavirus on frozen food packaging, a finding that suggests the virus can [...]

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Byline: By, Hilary Mitchell & Jamie Hawkins & Sophie Halle-Richards Students who are self-isolating in accommodation due to coronavirus have hit out at universities over food packages they have received. [...]

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The article reports that ExxonMobil, Cyclyx International, Sealed Air and Ahold Delhaize USA announced their intention to be the first in the U.S. to successfully launch a circular food packaging proof of concept leveraging advanced recycling. It mentions ExxonMobil's Exxtend technology for advanced recycling, which breaks the plastic waste into its molecular building blocks and attributes the certified-circular share via mass balance accounting.

The article reports that Local and national companies are addressing the problem of plastic waste with packaging that can be borrowed and sent back for cleaning and reuse. Topics include grocery chain's partnership with reusable packaging platform Loop represents a growing push from environmentalists; and Environmental advocates are increasingly calling for a paradigm shift for the grocery delivery service.

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Byline: By, Ryan Merrifield A mum has warned parents after her toddler was mistakenly given hand sanitiser to eat by his grandmother who thought it was a snack due to [...]

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about alcohol-based hand sanitizers that are being packaged in containers that may appear as food or drinks and may put [...]

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing that the manufacturers of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) used for grease-proofing in paper and paperboard for food packaging (for example, [...]

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Curfews, lockdowns, quarantines, and stay-at-home orders brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic created an awareness on how our food supply operates. Farmers harvest produce such as fruits and vegetables and [...]

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Byline: Jack Hardy ASTHMA, transplant and cancer patients will no longer be required to shield, the Government has suggested in a text message to affected individuals. An official shielding list [...]

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