Italy has signed a decree to bolster Consortia for Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) products. The new measures aim to modernize these consortia, enhancing promotion, sustainability, and the protection of Italian geographical indications, a market valued at €20.7 billion.
A new issue of the American Journal of Public Health reveals how tobacco companies like Philip Morris and RJ Reynolds used strategies developed for selling cigarettes to market ultra-processed foods (UPFs), including Lunchables, to children. These strategies focused on optimizing formulations for rapid reward and creating addictive products. UPFs are linked to increased risks of dementia, cognitive decline, cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers.
Russian Duma Vice-Speaker Boris Chernyshov has proposed mandating transparent packaging or packaging with a transparent window for bulk food products like grains, sugar, flour, and pasta. The initiative aims to increase market transparency and consumer trust by allowing visual inspection of product quality before purchase.
Nenad Popovic said fresh fruit and frozen fruit, predominantly berries, as well as still and sparkling water have traditionally been the most popular on the Russian market
CJ Cheiljedang Corp. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Vietnamese supermarket chain Bach Hoa Xanh to expand its Korean food product offerings through the retailer's network. The partnership aims to diversify beyond frozen and chilled foods to include shelf-stable products and processed meat. The company has recorded average annual sales growth of around 40 percent in Vietnam over the past four years.
Delhi Police Crime Branch has dismantled two illegal manufacturing units, seizing 1.5 lakh counterfeit ENO and Nescafé sachets. The operation underscores the growing risks of food adulteration in India and provides consumer guidance on detecting fake coffee.
