The global PBAT (polybutylene adipate terephthalate) market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast period 2021 to 2031 with an end value of $2 billion, according to a report by Transparent Market Research. Fruit and vegetable intelligent packaging using PBAT-based biodegradable mulch films is used to reduce food waste. The films provide increased oxygen and water vapor transfer rates in fruit and vegetable bags.

The FDA is asking establishments currently exporting certain food products to China to voluntarily submit information.

: Just when IT and OT professionals were feeling a little more comfortable in preventing and tackling ransomware/malware attacks, now they have something new to worry about—and potentially just as insidious—the Log4j vulnerability.

Else Nutrition, the plant-based baby, toddler and children nutrition company headquartered in Israel, has signed an agreement to establish a specialized manufacturing site to process and prepare Else’s proprietary specialized, demineralized buckwheat for its infant formula.

Monterey Mushrooms, the largest and only vertically integrated mushroom company in North America with 50 years of research, development, production, and sales of mushroom spawn, premium fresh and processed mushrooms, is launching a new product line consisting of organic full spectrum and Mycelium Plus mushroom powders for use as ingredients by food and supplement manufacturers. 

 Lucy Goosey, a new brand of premium chocolate edibles, had its new packaging created by Hippo Premium Packaging, featuring a golden goose top center.

The new look for the beverage giant's Flavors lineup is one of two innovations lately. The second is a new mocha flavor for its coffee portfolio.

Conagra Brands, Inc. has voluntarily recalled a limited amount of Wish-Bone Thousand Island and Chunky Blue Cheese dressings due to egg in the product, which is not declared on the product label.