The Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that companies are voluntarily phasing out the use of “forever chemicals” in food packaging, including fast-food wrappers, microwave popcorn bags ...

A new analysis reveals that burgers, burritos, and nuggets from major U.S. chains contain alarming levels of harmful plastic ...

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Among the challenges presented with recycling materials effectively and efficiently is fast-food packaging, which often features a waxy coating that is difficult to process. That's why a restaurant ...

Compostable fast-food containers, designed to be more environmentally friendly than single-use plastic ones, can release toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into the air, according to an ...

French fries, by nature, aren't exactly a healthy food. After all, they are fried. However, some are worse than others. Here are several fast-food French fries pulled for dangerous ingredients.

In their 2023 State of the Industry, the Food Packaging Institute included the public perception of foodservice packaging as “waste” among the top five challenges facing the industry. But how does ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "US Fast Food & Fast Casual (QSR) Single-Use Packaging & Serviceware" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. US demand for foodservice single-use ...

Walmart has high-income shoppers to thank for its strong earnings, and its updated Bettergoods brand helped entice them. This simple solution could finally get rid of plastic six-pack rings As ...