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FDA calls for the papaya industry to improve practice
The FDA has issued a letter calling on all sectors of the papaya industry to take actions to prevent foodborne illnesses.
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The microbiome and the effect of antimicrobials in food production
Dr Helina Marshall discusses the far-reaching significance of the microbiome and highlights the impact of antimicrobials in food production.
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Meat supplier admits fabricating E.coli test results
The owner of New England Meat Packing, LLC, has pleaded guilty to falsifying numerous E. coli test results.
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Tesco to ban brands that use excessive packaging
Tesco has briefed suppliers that the size and suitability of packaging will be assessed as part of category reviews and ranging decisions.
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Food fraud continues due to dip in the leisure industry
The rising number of leisure businesses going bust is continuing food fraud problems, says industry insider, and butchers are paying the price.
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WHO calls for more research into microplastics and less plastic pollution
WHO has called for further assessment of microplastics in the environment and a reduction in plastic pollution.
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New analysis show British standards are going ‘unchecked’
A new campaign is saying that vital inspections have plummeted which has resulted in British quality standards being under threat.
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Outwitting food fraud
There are many reasons why food quality, safety and traceability screening is important, from supporting product labelling, to combatting food fraud and ensuring foodstuffs are safe for human consumption. Here, New Food hears from an industry expert about some of the techniques currently in play designed to combat the fakers.
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Eating local food could reduce blood pressure and diabetes risk
A recent study found that eating locally sourced foods improves blood pressure and reduces the risk of diabetes - Kate Harveston discusses.
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Meat fraud: facts and consequences of parallel beef supply chains
Chris Elliott, Professor of Food Safety and Founder of the Institute for Global Food Security, alongside Professor Moira Dean and Postgraduate Research Student, Kelsey Robson, of Queen’s University, Belfast, explore food fraud in parallel supply chains and the consequences of such illegal actions.
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New report supports current recommendations for saturated fat intake
A new report from SACN strengthens the current recommendation that foods high in saturated fat should be eaten less often.
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Top 5 high risk ingredients when it comes to heavy metals
When did you last take a look at the safety and quality of your ingredients in relation to heavy metals? Jaclyn Bowen from the Clean Label Project gives you the top 5 ingredients at risk in her heavy metal 'cheat sheet'.
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CFS files lawsuit against FDA
The CFS has filed a lawsuit against the FDA for its "failure to establish a programme to rapidly detect foodborne illness outbreaks".
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Salt intake should be “reduced even further than current recommendations”
Experts have highlighted problems with some salt studies and give their own definitive answer for safe levels of salt consumption.
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No-deal Brexit could cost farms £850m in lost profits
A new report predicts an 18 percent decline in profitability should there be a no-deal Brexit scenario.
