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• [New] (Senasica; USDA) - CultiVida association warned that illegal agrochemicals already account for up to 25% of sales in some regions of Peru, posing risks to public health, food safety, the environment and agricultural productivity. LinkedIn
• [New] Unsafe food causes around 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths annually, many of which could be prevented with measures including improved water, sanitation and hygiene, food safety practices such as pasteurization and access to health care for vulnerable populations. World Health Organization: WHO
• Growing emphasis on food safety, sustainability, anti-counterfeiting, product traceability, and circular economy initiatives continues creating significant opportunities across the global smart packaging ecosystem. Pheonix Research
• Innovation: Companies like Unilever are investing in R&D and Artificial Intelligence tools to predict PCR behaviour at the molecular level, overcoming the gray tint and meeting food safety standards. Envapack.com Revista del Empaque, Envase y Embalaje
• Baby food safety will be strengthened with a ban on products containing toxic heavy metals like lead or arsenic that exceed FDA limits in Virginia. Scripps News
• The EU has a regulatory framework that food companies in the Netherlands will have to adhere to: the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority). Frontiers
• Texas' ban on cell-cultured proteins does not fall within the scope of the PPIA's preemption clause because it is a complete sales ban and has no impact on food safety or behaviours that could lead to an adulterated chicken product. Southern Ag Today
• Stringent food safety regulations and consumer demand for hygienic products have driven the integration of biosecurity solutions into production lines, reducing the risks of outbreaks such as Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli in global food supply chains. Dimension Market Research
• The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has recognized the potential of incorporating tea extracts in dairy products, provided they comply with safety and quality standards. Persistence Market Research
• Over the past weeks, TOMI has repeatedly emphasized expansion opportunities for SteraMist, from global food safety to European BIT approvals and demand tied to emerging pathogens and biosecurity. Stock Titan
• Industry Impact: Major processing investments are strengthening Australia's manufacturing base and creating opportunities for flavour suppliers, ingredient manufacturers, and food-technology providers. flavorist.com

Last updated: 03 August 2026