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UK President of Danone urges higher taxes on unhealthy food
Boss of Danone calls for “meaningful intervention from the government” to improve the health profile of food products in the UK.
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Recall Roundup: Undeclared allergens
This Recall Roundup we look at food recalls that have occurred due to incorrect allergen labelling in the US and UK.
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The coeliac tax
Coeliac UK’s Fiona Newsome highlights the financial impact shopping for gluten-free can have on coeliac consumers and urges action from legislators and industry.
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Chemical in sweetener “genotoxic”, says research
According to latest research, a chemical formed when we digest sucralose, a widely used sweetener, is “genotoxic”.
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Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and pathogens
In this instalment of Recall Roundup we look at food recalls in the UK and US including Lidl chocolate containing pieces of plastic.
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Foods Program reform misses the mark
The infant formula crisis in the US last year prompted calls for reform at the FDA. Brian Ronholm is Director of Food Policy at Consumer Reports and here reflects on the FDA’s response to industry-wide concern.
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Cleveland Clinic and Nestlé USA launch meal delivery wellness programme
Joining forces, Nestlé USA and Cleveland Clinic are partnering to deliver a first-of-its-kind pilot programme to provide “no cost” frozen meal delivery.
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New Food Issue 2 2023
Issue 2 2023 of New Food is out now - download your copy today to get more than 60 pages of insight and analysis of the food and beverage industry.
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Is almond milk yoghurt better for you than dairy-based?
When weighing up almond milk yoghurt and dairy-based milk yoghurt, researchers have found that the former packs “an overall greater nutritional punch”.
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Iceland launches three initiatives to support parents during half term
With a survey revealing 51 percent of parents struggle with half term mealtimes, Iceland Foods has launched Half Term Heroes.
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How important is nutrition while at university?
Study reveals a student’s poor eating habits can lead to "a lifetime of illness", with researchers suggesting universities should provide healthy, affordable food options.
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Recall Roundup: Spotlight on allergens
In this week’s Recall Roundup we look at recalls in the UK and US where products have been recalled due to incorrect allergen labelling.
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How can we fix food insecurity in London?
With the cost-of-living crisis hitting many consumers hard in the capital, Hina Bokhari AM, former Chair of the London Assembly Economy Committee, reveals the advice given to the Mayor to help alleviate food insecurity.
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Should food delivery apps be promoting low-calorie options?
A new study has argued that promoting lower-calorie options on delivery apps could help users select healthier options.
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NMB encourages retailers to embrace record mango volume
The National Mango Board has reported having a record volume of fruit arriving in the US this year and is seeking retail support.
