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UK flour to be fortified with folic acid to reduce serious birth defects by 20 percent
UK mandates folic acid fortification in non-wholemeal flour by 2026, aiming to prevent 200 birth defects annually and enhance public health.
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TraceGains reveals 2025 food & beverage industry predictions
The company forecasts key trends for 2025, highlighting the potential impact of ESG, AI, and regulatory shifts on the food industry.
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A golden opportunity to tackle obesity through food and drink policy
Mark Jones, partner and food and drink supply chain expert at law firm Gordons, examines the fallout from a new House of Lords report urging greater action to tackle obesity in England.
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An insult to the UK food trade
The UK has a very capable food industry from farm to fork; one of the best in the world, of which its society should be duly proud. But Dr Clive Black believes it’s not getting the support it deserves…
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PFAS: Navigating regulations, challenges, risk management and testing in the food supply chain
31 October 2024 | By Agilent Technologies
Watch our panel discussion to hear from industry experts as they discuss the new regulations around PFAS, along with the challenges and approaches to managing the issues.
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I joined the Food Revolution
Professor Chris Elliott shares valuable insight from the Food Revolution 2024 event in Parma, Italy
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UK Government urged by Lords committee to ‘fix our broken food system’
The House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has released a new report calling for a long-term strategy to address the obesity and health crisis in England.
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How a universal standard for ecolabelling could transform our food system
Reflecting on the opportunity to better inform consumers and support actors across the whole food value chain, Richard Zaltzman, CEO of EIT Food, reveals what’s new with ecolabels.
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Don’t forget the grub!
Dr Clive Black from Shore Capital Markets reflects on the imperative for the agrifood sector to push its way to the top of the new UK Government’s agenda.
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UK Government’s African swine fever measures criticised by Dover Port Health Authority
Dover Port Health Authority warns that the Government's African swine fever measures could leave the UK vulnerable to a major disease outbreak.
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African swine fever outbreak in Europe prompts UK pork import ban
Immediate measures have been introduced to protect pig farmers and the industry from an ASF outbreak.
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An assessment of the 2024 Food Crime Strategic Assessment
Professor Chris Elliott examines the recent Food Crime Strategic Assessment, highlighting critical risks to the UK food system and the need for annual evaluations.
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A planned coup d’état of national food safety responsibility by the FSA
Professor Chris Elliott explores the unexpected shift in food safety management proposed by the FSA and its potential implications for the industry.
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In-Depth Focus: Food Safety
This In-Depth Focus on Food Safety features articles from Taco Bell Europe and The Wendy’s Company where they offer their perspectives on maintaining consistency despite differing country regulations and utilising innovative technology in food safety.
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New Food Issue 2 2024
10 September 2024 | By
In the second 2024 print issue of New Food, we feature exclusive content from leading industry experts and thought leaders discussing: The cost of complacency in food safety; including an analysis on risk management practices; how we can make food allergen issues a thing of the past, and how we…
