All Traceability, transparency & compliance articles
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NewsMars and ofi expand regenerative cocoa farming partnership in Ecuador
The five-year collaboration will support 960 farmers adopting regenerative practices in Ecuador, aiming to cut cocoa emissions and strengthen supply chain resilience.
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ArticleSafeguarding food safety in a world of shifting supply chains
On the floor of the GFSI Conference 2026 in Vancouver, New Food spoke with GFSI Interim Director Elizabeth Andoh-Kesson about the challenges of building resilient food safety systems as supply chains grow more complex.
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ArticleGFSI insights 2026: Why DNA verification is becoming critical to protecting food value
DNA verification is becoming essential for protecting premium food claims. GFSI 2026 leaders explain why traceability is now about proof, not just paperwork.
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NewsGFSI launches updated framework to strengthen global food safety culture
New GFSI position paper introduces refined framework to help organisations globally embed measurable food safety culture and drive continuous improvement worldwide.
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ArticleTurning data into insight: GFSI panel examines AI’s role in food safety risk detection
Food safety leaders at GFSI Vancouver say AI and advanced analytics are transforming how companies detect and prevent risks across global supply chains.
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ArticleHarnessing technology and innovation to ensure safe food for all
Technology is transforming food safety. Elizabeth Andoh-Kesson and Franck Pandiani of GFSI explain why digital tools, AI, and real-time data are now essential to protect consumers and streamline supply chains.
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NewsIllegal ‘smokies’ trader pleads guilty in major NFCU case
An NFCU investigation has led to a guilty plea in a major illegal smokies case involving unsafe meat entering the UK food supply chain.
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NewsNearly one in five flagged food imports bypass Dover biosecurity checks
DEFRA data shows flagged meat and plant consignments skipping UK border inspections, raising disease risks for livestock, crops and food supply chains.
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ArticleUnpacking the evolving science of pathogen persistence in food processing environments
Even the most robust sanitation programmes cannot fully eliminate pathogen persistence. As biofilms, harbourage sites and genomic surveillance reshape what manufacturers know about contamination risk, persistence is emerging as one of the defining tests of modern food safety.
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NewsBia Analytical launches Cocoa Consortium to strengthen fraud detection and transparency
New initiative aims to improve cocoa supply chain transparency amid sustained market volatility and authenticity risks.
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NewsFAO report exposes scale of fish fraud in global seafood supply chains
New FAO report reveals widespread fish fraud, warning of risks to health, sustainability and markets while highlighting advances in detection and prevention.
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NewsMars and PepsiCo join global leaders to launch GenAI playbook for food R&D
Six multinational innovation leaders unveil practical guide helping R&D teams scale generative AI, unlock data value and accelerate breakthrough innovation across food and consumer sectors.
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NewsFDA revises artificial colours labelling and approves new natural colour options
The FDA's regulatory change enables no artificial colours claims and expands natural colour approvals, supporting industry shift away from petroleum-based synthetic food dyes.
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ArticleThe return to real: navigating food reformulation and consumer trust in 2026
As consumers push for simpler products, greater transparency and more balanced nutrition, Jo-Ann McArthur, President of Nourish Food Marketing, shares the key shifts and opportunities shaping food integrity and innovation in 2026.
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NewsDHL partners with RLCold to transform food cold-chain logistics across North America
DHL Supply Chain and RLCold will develop five million square feet of advanced cold storage, modernising infrastructure and strengthening food safety and automation.
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NewsFSA’s NFCU warns food businesses for vigilance against fraud after £500k poultry theft jailing
The FSA’s National Food Crime Unit urges food businesses to strengthen fraud checks after a man from Wigan was jailed over £500,000 stolen poultry.
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NewsAmsterdam set to become first capital city to ban meat advertising in public spaces
Amsterdam will ban meat advertising from 1 May, signalling a major shift in European food policy towards plant-based diets.
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NewsNorway to phase out ‘frankenchickens’ by 2027 in landmark animal welfare move
Norway will phase out fast-growing chicken breeds by 2027, fuelling fresh pressure from animal welfare advocates on UK retailers and foodservice groups.
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NewsFDA seeks industry input on stricter gluten labelling transparency
FDA seeks industry input on gluten labelling to protect coeliac consumers and improve transparency across US packaged food markets worldwide.
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NewsGlobal water bankruptcy declared as UN warns food systems at risk
UN report warns irreversible water losses threaten global food systems, urging governments to reset policy before shortages destabilise agriculture and markets.