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New Food Issue 4 2023
Issue 4 2023 of New Food is out now – download your copy today to get more than 50 pages of insight and analysis of the food and beverage industry.
List view / Grid view
Regulation & Legislation
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Utilising avocado seeds to combat plastic utensil pollution
ENAVRA addresses plastic utensil pollution with biodegradable alternatives made from avocado seeds, promoting sustainability and reducing environmental impact.
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Industry wake-up call: Prioritising equality, diversity, and inclusion
Panelists from Food Integrity Global’s Diversity session come together discuss the need for greater attention to diversity and inclusion in the food sector, highlighting disparities and recommending measures to enhance workplace equity and inclusivity.
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Nutrition programme for children faces “unequal” uptake across US
New research has found there to be an “inconsistent update” of the US Federal Child and Adult Care Food Program in the US and offers guidance on how to expand its reach.
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FSA and FSS call on government to address staff shortages
The 2022 “Our Food” report has warned that staff shortages could make it harder to identify food safety threats.
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine key driver of food insecurity, says UK
Justin Addison, UK Delegation to the OSCE, has shared his belief that Russia’s attack on Ukraine is one of the main drivers of current food insecurity.
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Hong Kong urged to lift Japanese seafood import bans
After G7 appealed for an “immediate repeal” of import bans on Japanese seafood products, a Japanese diplomat has urged the city government to relax Fukushima restrictions in the interest of Japanese businesses
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Red Tractor halts new standards pending NFU governance review
In response to apprehensions among farmers, the UK's Red Tractor food assurance scheme has delayed the introduction of new standards and modules until the conclusion of the NFU's governance review.
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Retailer observes surge in health-conscious shopping habits
According to data from a UK supermarket giant, 3.3 million Tesco consumers purchased at least 10 percent more healthy products last year.
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Global food chains under wastewater colour threat, study claims
Researchers have claimed that synthetic dyes making their way into wastewater can cause "ecological and human health threats".
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Food fraud: An update direct from the horse’s mouth
Professor Chris Elliott talks through discussions had at Food Integrity Global and highlights improved food fraud detection, Brexit's impact, climate change challenges, and the need for innovation in the sector.
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Regulators slash CBD recommended intake
The FSA and the FSS have made changes to their CBD intake guidance, dropping the recommended amount to 10mg of cannabidiol CBD per day.
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FSA to launch a food fraud hotline
The FSA has shared proposals from the Food Fraud Group including launching a hotline for people to share their food crime concerns.
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The MPC’s inflation balancing act: challenges and critiques
Dr Clive Black explains his stance on the British Monetary Policy Committee and discusses inflation's impact on food and society including lessons learned, challenges faced, and future imperatives.
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Man jailed for contaminating food products destined for Nando’s
A factory worker has been jailed for contaminating food prepared for Nando’s with metal rings pulls, plastic bags and rubber gloves.
