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Babies, plastic pouches and microplastics: what parents should know about Nestlé and Danone’s baby food
A new Greenpeace International report presents evidence suggesting that Nestle’s Gerber brand and Danone’s Happy Baby Organics brand plastic pouches release microplastics and chemicals into baby food, and calls for plastic-free, safe options and a strong Global Plastics Treaty.
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Greenpeace study finds microplastics in Nestlé, Danone baby food sold in plastic pouches, raising alarm for millions of babies
New research commissioned by Greenpeace International has found microplastics in baby food sold in plastic pouches by two of the world’s largest food companies, Nestlé and Danone.
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Tiny Plastics, Big Problem: The Hidden Risks of Plastic Pouches for Baby Food
Testing commissioned by Greenpeace International in 2025 found plastic particles in the baby food products of two global consumer goods companies - Danone and Nestlé.
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Iran war and food prices: How Big Ag profits from the crisis
History shows that for big agribusiness, a global crisis is less of a disaster and more of a strategic opportunity. We are about to witness a masterclass in how to parlay "food security" fears into corporate welfare and the gutting of environmental protections.
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Greenpeace transforms EU HQ into Trump Tower in call for leaders to resist Trump’s cruel agenda
The US government and its corporate lobbyists have been putting pressure on the EU to dismantle some of its environmental and social protections, such as the EU’s anti-deforestation law, the methane regulation, and the digital tax.
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Shipping Crisis or Rigged System? How the war on Iran could make your Food Bills soar once again
The shipping delay caused by the war on Iran has exposed a rigged food system, where Big Ag has farmers hooked on fossil fuel-based fertilisers.
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Greenpeace reacts to threat of Iran war on global food price shock
Greenpeace reaction to the disruption of global fertiliser supply chains caused by closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Reheating plastic food containers: what science says about microplastics and chemicals in ready meals
How often do you eat takeaway food? What about pre-prepared ready meals? Or maybe just microwaving some leftovers you had in the fridge? In any of these cases, there’s a pretty good chance the container was made out of plastic. Considering that they can be an extremely affordable option, are there any potential downsides we…
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“Are We Cooked?”: New Greenpeace report warns of ready meals flooded with microplastics and toxic chemicals
Consumers worldwide are being misled by “microwave-safe” labels while regulators turn a blind eye, as plastics production surges and health risks mount.
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Are We Cooked? The Hidden Health Risks of Plastic-Packaged Ready Meals
Greenpeace International's analysis of 24 research papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals found that the plastics we use to package our food are exposing us to health risks – and none more so than heated ready meals and takeaways.