Food Industry News

European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2025/1879 in the Official Journal of the European Union, formally approving rapeseed oil as a low-risk active substance under the EU’s Plant Protection Products Regulation framework.

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) released a scientific opinion through its Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) concerning the safety of a fungal protein derived from Fusarium species strain flavolapis

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) released its latest scientific opinion evaluating the safety of the food enzyme β-amylase (4-α-D-glucan maltohydrolase, EC 3.2.1.2) produced from barley (Hordeum vulgare) by Senson Ltd.

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) announced that its Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) had published a scientific opinion regarding the extension of use of pasteurised Akkermansia muciniphila as a novel food (NF) under Regulatio

Brazil’s Ministry of Health confirmed a total of 32 methanol poisoning cases across the country linked to the consumption of alcoholic beverages containing methanol.

In recent years, people are more and more concerned about food safety, so food additives is one of the key objects of concern.

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On August 28, 2025, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) released a public consultation (No. PC-1582) proposing to approve triacylglycerol lipase for use as a food additive .

EFSA’s experts have evaluated a food enzyme called bacillolysin produced by a non-GM strain of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (strain AGS 430) and found no safety concerns for its wider use .

EFSA has completed a peer review of the pesticide risk assessment for prothioconazole, an active fungicide ingredient .

European authorities issued rapid alerts regarding two Chinese food exports that failed to meet standards.

On August 4, 2025, EFSA’s Panel on Additives and Products in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) released a scientific opinion on a lavender flower tincture used as a sensory feed additive for all animal species.

In July 2025, Russian pork exports to China soared to $12.4 million, the highest since China lifted its import ban in 2024, according to Russian media analysis of Chinese customs data.

According to the latest Genial/Quaest poll, Brazilian President Lula’s disapproval rating has dropped to 51%—the lowest since January—while approval has climbed to 46%.

On August 14, 2025, the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Authority approved a new sweetener produced using a genetically modified bacterial strain.

Jinggong Technology reported strong growth in its 2025 half-year results, posting revenue of 1.061 billion yuan, up 10.31% year-on-year, and net profit of 113 million yuan, a 15.55% increase.

According to Meticulous Research, the global eco-friendly refrigerants market is projected to expand from $1.5 billion in 2025 to $2.3 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 5.9%.

Indonesia is preparing to raise its mandatory palm oil blend in biodiesel to 50% (B50) starting next year, according to senior energy official Eniya Listiani Dewi.

In week 33 of 2025, the EU’s RASFF issued 8 notifications regarding Chinese food and related products, highlighting a surge in safety concerns.

On August 15, 2025, the US FDA updated its import alert list, placing Guangxi Wuzhou Changhong Food Co., Ltd.’s herbal jelly products under Import Alert 99-38 for inadequate production process controls.

Vietnam’s seafood exports reached $6.2 billion in the first seven months of this year, up 20% year-on-year, with China and Hong Kong now the leading destination at over $1.2 billion.