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Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from Canada, the US and the UK
A range of foodborne pathogens have caused recalls around the world this week.
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Unifrutti Group reports increased revenue for 2021
Fresh fruit company, Unifrutti Group, has shared its performance statistics of 2021, and lays foundations for continued growth.
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Could dairy consumption impact risk of prostate cancer?
A new study surveying 28,000 North American men claims to have identified a possible link between dairy intake and an increased risk of prostate cancer.
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“Misleading” Tesco plant-based food advert banned by ASA
Tesco’s Plant Chef vegan burger adverts have been banned over “misleading” claims and numerous complaints.
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Consumers willing to change shopping habits to save the oceans
A global survey has found that shoppers will change buying habits to protect the world's oceans, with four in ten Americans willing to buy sustainable seafood.
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United Nations and Uber unite to help deliver food in Ukraine
Uber has announced that it is helping the UN deliver food and water supplies to war-torn parts of Ukraine by giving the World Food Programme access to its delivery platform.
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Can potatoes aid muscle-building?
A new study suggests that potato protein consumption can strongly increase muscle protein synthesis rates at rest and during recovery from exercise.
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What are UK shoppers looking for in supermarkets?
Following a survey it conducted, GlobalData has concluded that supermarket loyalty schemes will be key for customer retention in the UK during the current cost-of-living crisis.
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Pesticide on fruit detected in minutes thanks to new technology
A new nano-sensor that can detect pesticides on fruit in minutes has been created in Sweden.
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Ketchup: fridge or cupboard? The debate is settled…
A survey has revealed how people in Britain store their food, and the heated arguments that can stem from a difference of opinion.
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Asda expands on Uber Eats
UK delivery service Uber Eats has added additional Asda stores to the range of supermarkets available on its platform.
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Danone North America aims to achieve zero waste target by 2025
Dairy company, Danone North America, has announced plans to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill across all its North American facilities by 2025.
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Reducing a common air pollutant could increase crop yields
A Stanford University-led study suggests that less air pollution leads to “dramatic gains” in crop yields.
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Researchers create portable tool to detect foodborne contaminants
A team of food scientists and engineers recently received a grant to develop and test a portable sensor technology which aims to quickly detect foodborne pathogens outside of a lab.
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Could QR codes be the way to reduce dairy waste?
QR codes have become popular since the pandemic, but a new study suggests that this technology could be the answer to reducing one of the largest sources of agricultural and food waste.
