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Controversial meat law comes into effect in California
California’s controversial “Proposition 12” has come into full effect after a six month delay expired this week.
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The case for a UK Minister for the Food System
Clive Black calls for a Minister of the Food System, as he claims that the current structure in the UK Government isn't working for food.
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Meating demand with the A-UK FTA Trade agreement
Clare Le explains how the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement enhances red meat choices for UK consumers with safe, sustainable and reliable Australian beef and lamb.
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Less than half of Brits believe COP28 will lead to “tangible change”
In the fight against climate change, only 38 percent of Brits have said that they believe COP28 will lead to “tangible change”, research finds.
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The FDA Foods Coalition
Brian Ronholm and Roberta Wagner explain the reaction to the recent FDA restructuring and suggest where improvement still needs to be made.
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FSA says written allergy information should be a legal requirement
Following its December Board meeting, the FSA has confirmed that is backing the Owen’s Law campaign and believes written allergen information should be a legal requirement on menus, rather than just guidance.
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The meat of the matter: how livestock fared at COP28
Michael Victor reveals the ways in which COP28 prioritised food and agriculture, highlighting crucial links between climate change, farming, and the need for nuanced solutions.
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Securing food safety: FSS on combating crime and staff shortages
Chair of Food Standards Scotland Heather Kelman sits down with New Food to discuss the regulator’s food safety priorities, including tackling crime, staff shortages and import controls for safer food practices.
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US agencies unite to combat food waste and methane pollution
The Biden-Harris Administration has unveiled a draft of the National Strategy to reduce US food loss and waste.
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FDF urges Government to prioritise manufacturing policies
As a way to boost investment, the FDF has called on the UK Government to prioritise policies that support food and drink manufacturers.
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FSA urges consumers not to buy fake Wonka and Prime bars
Members of the public have been warned by the FSA to not buy or eat fake Wonka or Prime chocolate bars as they are potentially “unsafe to eat”.
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FSA to discuss Owen’s Law proposals
The Food Standards Agency will be discussing the proposals made in Owen’s Law at its next Board meeting in December.
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The path to food safety and transparency
Dr Sylvain Charlebois and Noor Latif from Dalhousie University examine the steps taken by countries around the world to improve traceability within their supply chains.
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Episode 45: Can you trust cannabis?
Josh and Grace take a look at consumer trust in the cannabis food sector and ask why consistency is so hard to achieve in this growing part of the food industry.
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Workforce shortages and food safety: Insights from FSA’s Chair
In this Q&A, New Food speaks to Professor Susan Jebb, Chair of the Food Standards Agency about the "Our Food" report and how workforce shortages must being addressed to strengthen food safety in the UK.
