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Sweetener “to be declared a possible carcinogen”, reports claim
According to latest reports, popular artificial sweetener aspartame “will be listed in July as ‘possibly carcinogenic to humans’ for the first time”, by the IARC.
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Recall Roundup: Incorrect use-by dates and choking hazards
In this instalment of Recall Roundup we look at food recalls that have occurred in the UK and US in the last week.
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Healthy diets cost poorest more, claims report
The most recent edition of the Food Foundation’s Broken Plate report reveals just how expensive it can be to follow a nutritious diet.
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Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens
This week we look at food recalls in the UK and the US including houmous being recalled due to the presence of pieces of plastic.
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University of Nottingham innovators win sustainable food awards
Two winning teams from the University of Nottingham discuss their success in the EcoTrophelia competition and why they think sustainable food innovation is essential.
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Greggs partner with The Allergy Team to launch staff forum
The Allergy Team and Greggs have partnered up to launch a new Allergy Forum for Greggs' workforce.
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Great Success for “THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2023”
THAIFEX - ANUGA ASIA 2023, Asia’s leading food and beverage trade show, took place during 23-27 May 2023. This trade show was a massive and comprehensive event held at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, covering an area of over 130,000 square meters.
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How the food industry can transform the national diet
WWF’s Joanna Trewern discusses why she thinks brands should enable consumers to make better choices for themselves and the planet when purchasing food.
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Could fibre fortification lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes?
Nutritional deficits cost global healthcare systems significant resources. Here, Kavita Karnik, Global Head of Nutrition and Regulatory Affairs at Tate & Lyle PLC, presents findings of the benefits fibre fortification can bring for populations are healthcare systems alike.
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Activia hopes to bridge fibre gap in the UK with new yoghurt range
With Brits not eating enough fibre, Activia has launched a new yoghurt range that they claim could “help the UK’s fibre deficiency issue”.
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How to end hunger in the US? Work with us!
Diane Letson from US hunger relief charity Feeding America shares her belief that more can be done to deliver the huge volumes of wasted food in the US to hungry American mouths.
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Recall Roundup: Hepatitis A and undeclared allergens
In this instalment of Recall Roundup we keep you up to date with food recalls in the UK and US in the last week.
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Macadamia’s magic moment: an on-trend nut for healthy new foods
Why the sudden discourse about macadamias? Colleagues from the World Macadamia Organisation (WMO) explain why the time is ripe for consuming more of these prized fruits.
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Consumers found to prioritise price over health when food shopping
According to latest research, when healthy buying incentives are removed from food products, consumers choose price over health when shopping.
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How can seaweed farming help tackle global food insecurity?
According to researchers, some farmers could shift their focus from land to sea to combat hunger, malnutrition and climate change.
