At GFSI 2026 in Vancouver, industry leaders highlighted the rising importance of DNA verification in protecting food value. With fraud and mislabelling increasing, biological proof is becoming essential—not just for compliance, but to safeguard premium claims, maintain consumer trust, and turn verification from a cost into a strategic advantage.

The webinar explored how fermentation-driven innovation and advanced formulation science are shaping the next generation of functional food ingredients, with insights from leading R&D and applications experts.

Bakkavor recalls thousands of pizza and focaccia products across 10 US states after ingredient contamination raises potential risk of metal fragments.

Nestlé and the United Nations University establish World Food Academy to strengthen sustainable food systems knowledge and skills worldwide.

New GFSI position paper introduces refined framework to help organisations globally embed measurable food safety culture and drive continuous improvement worldwide.

Food Standards Agency sets out reforms to strengthen oversight, adapt regulation to changing food businesses and improve consumer transparency.

Nestlé-backed AI pilot identifies surplus food in real time, helping manufacturers cut waste and redistribute nearly 500,000 meals.

Marks & Spencer revamps cereals using whole ingredients and natural sweetness, cutting sugar while expanding healthier breakfast options.

New food technologies are advancing rapidly but scaling them remains the industry’s defining challenge. The Scaling Biotechnology and Novel Foods report explores what it takes to turn promising science into industrial reality.

Across the global food sector, testing has evolved from a procedural requirement to a cornerstone of trust. The Guide to testing shows how experts are tackling digital threats, ensuring product safety, and building resilient systems that protect consumers while accelerating novel food approvals.

Discover how top experts are addressing the invisible threats of allergens and pathogens in food manufacturing. This comprehensive report covers regulatory updates, innovative testing methods, and practical strategies to protect your products and consumers.

Discover how global leaders are reinventing resilience to protect the future of our supply chains. This exclusive report will share key strategies from top industry experts on tackling climate disruption, digital transformation and shifting consumer demands.