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FDF finds UK food and drink trade exceeds pre-pandemic levels
The latest FDF Trade Snapshot report shows that food and drink trade in and out of the UK has "recovered very well" as it surpasses pre-pandemic levels.
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Primary school children get educated on entomophagy
Four primary schools in the UK are set to pilot a scheme that aims to educate children about eating alternative proteins, such as insects.
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How do wine tariffs impact consumers and producers?
A new study finds that wine is often used as a scapegoat in trade disputes, resulting in damaging consequences for consumers and produces alike.
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Is the oncoming cybersecurity storm already here?
The experts paint a rather ominous picture when it comes to cybersecurity, but is the food industry anticipating a problem that it is already knee-deep in?
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Shocking slaughterhouse abuse – it’s time to change
New data released by the USDA reveals that birds are being boiled alive in US poultry slaughterhouses.
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Baby food autism appeal gets green light
The California state court judge who judged this case has issued a ruling in favour of the parents of Noah Cantabrana, allowing the case to proceed to trial.
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UK brand may be first international infant formula import to US
Kendamil has announced that it is set to become the first international manufacturer to import infant formula to the US during shortage crisis.
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Mycotoxins, the menace that’s getting worse
Following on from his visit to the World Mycotoxin Forum, Professor Chris Elliott flags three key emerging issues which were raised at the event around mycotoxins.
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Is gene-editing legisaltion close to being passed in the UK?
Environment Secretary George Eustice has hinted that gene-editing legislation could be passed in the UK sooner than many anticipated, with stresses caused by the Ukraine crisis cited as a potential reason.
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Exploring an agroecological solution for agricultural issues
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Nature, net zero and food security: New Food shares some of the key takeaways from The Soil Association’s agroecology-focused conference.
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FDA addresses infant formula shortage
The FDA has released a statement announcing flexibility on infant formula importation to increase its availability during a nationwide shortage.
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“Don’t accept alcohol industry gifts” commentators tell WHO Foundation
Commentators in the BMJ journal say accepting gifts from the alcohol industry goes against what the Foundation stands for as it sells products that impact consumer health.
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MP faces backlash after claiming there’s no “massive use” for food banks
MP Lee Anderson is called “out of touch” after making another controversial claim; this time about food banks and the people that use them.
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The CBD authorisation process and decisions explained – in basic terms!
Following on from the FSA’s update to its public CBD list which saw 1,700 new products added, New Food spoke to Paul Tossell of the FSA and Dr Paul Duffy of ACI to shed a little light on the decisions made so far and next steps.
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Alcohol labelling litigation: spotting red flags and reducing exposure
Attorneys Angela Spivey and Alan Pryor discuss the top trends in alcohol beverage litigation in the US and what those trends reveal about best practices for alcohol producers, to lessen their exposure and strengthen their defences.
