Food Packaging

• WHO recommends easy-to-read health labels on food packaging

  Packaged food and drinks should have easy-to-read nutritional information on the front of the products, according to the first-ever World Health Organization draft guidelines.

  World

  Oct 18, 2024
  
• Ontario researchers say new packaging tray can warn of food contamination

  McMaster University researchers in Hamilton have created new packaging that can signal when salmonella or other dangerous pathogens are present in ready-to-eat foods.

  Science

  Jul 4, 2023
  
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• ‘Forever chemicals’ found in Canadian fast food packaging, study shows

  A new study shows the evidence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in some take-out containers used in fast food restaurants in Canada.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2023
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• Once the ‘enemy,’ Canadians rediscovering plastic packaging due to COVID-19 fears: study

  The report, which compares two national surveys, gauged Canadian attitudes toward the environmentally unfriendly packaging -- both before and after the coronavirus crisis.

  Consumer

  Aug 28, 2020
• KFC Canada plans on testing bamboo packaging next year — starting with poutine

  Coffee chains in the country have been keen to create more sustainable packaging as well. Tim Hortons recently introduced a recyclable lid, while Starbucks says it is working to eliminate plastic straws globally by 2020.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2019
• Here’s how food packaging tricks you into overeating

  New research is warning that food packaging labels are way off when it comes to calories and portion sizes. They often leave out toppings, sauces and condiments.

  Health

  Apr 5, 2016