Leadership Shake-up at the FDA: Donald Prater Appointed to Lead Human Foods Program
By Sarah Zimmerman | Published May 18, 2026 In a significant leadership transition at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Donald Prater has been appointed to head the agency’s…
Snack Innovations: From Gut-Health Gummies to High-Fashion Teas
In the hyper-competitive world of consumer packaged goods (CPG), the battle for shelf space is increasingly defined by a brand’s ability to pivot, innovate, and align with rapidly evolving consumer…
A New Era for Gluten Safety: Global Codex Standards Set to Transform Allergen Labeling
In a landmark move for the global celiac disease community, the 49th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Labelling (CCFL49) has officially forwarded updated guidance for precautionary allergen labeling…
The Hidden Hook: WHO Sounds Global Alarm Over Rapid Rise of Nicotine Pouches
As the world prepares to observe World No Tobacco Day on May 31, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a sobering, urgent warning regarding a burgeoning public health crisis:…
Lamb Weston at a Crossroads: Activist Pressure Mounts as French Fry Giant Struggles to Reclaim Growth
By Christopher Doering | May 6, 2026 The global frozen potato industry, once considered a bastion of steady, predictable growth, is currently witnessing a high-stakes standoff. Lamb Weston, the Idaho-based…
Building a Global Shield: The Strategic Push for a Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing System
Introduction: The Unfinished Business of Global Health Security The global architecture for pandemic preparedness remains under construction. Following the conclusion of the resumed sixth meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group…
EFSA Unveils OpenFoodTox 3.0: A New Era for Chemical Risk Assessment and Digital Interoperability
In a significant leap forward for global food safety, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has officially launched OpenFoodTox 3.0, the latest iteration of its comprehensive chemical hazard database. As…
The Paywall Dilemma: Why Food Safety Information Must Be a Public Right
When 48 infants across 17 states fell gravely ill after consuming ByHeart powdered infant formula, the panic that rippled through households was visceral. For the parents of these children, the…
















