The increasing demand for alternative proteins, driven by factors such as dietary trends, environmental concerns, and a rising global population, is projected to account for 11% of the global protein market by 2035. However, achieving this growth will require advanced technologies and specialized expertise...
Fayette Industrial, a leading provider of industrial sanitation services for the food industry, has recently announced Bernstein-Rein as its agency of record. Beginning in January, Bernstein-Rein has taken on the responsibility of supporting Fayette's growth objectives through strategic marketing efforts.
Carl Haveman, the chief operating...
California’s Proposition 65: Impact Beyond Consumer Awareness
A recent study published on February 12, 2025, in Environmental Science & Technology, highlights the extended implications of California's right-to-know law, known as Proposition 65. The research suggests that this...
European Parliament debates failed global plastics treaty negotiations in Busan and future role
In its meeting on January 22, 2025, the European Parliament debated the failed negotiations for a global plastics treaty at the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international...
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs), i.e., industrially manufactured food products designed to be highly palatable, can increase exposure to chemicals and microplastics (FPF reported) and negatively affect human health. What is more, the lifecycles of UPFs and plastics are intricately linked, amplifying their harmful impacts on...
On January 25, 2025, Health Canada published a revised risk management scope for 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine (melamine; CAS 108-78-1), outlining potential human health risk management options. The document proposes measures to reduce dietary exposure to melamine from tableware and kitchen utensils, as migration of melamine into...
