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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.
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It’s high time food got a seat at the climate table
After Rishi Sunak rowed back on several climate commitments, Raphael Podselver from ProVeg International, a co-host of Food4Climate at COP28, examines the implications of this decision and what it means for the food industry.
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Time to wave goodbye to single-use eating utensils
In this article, New Food discusses the upcoming ban on single-use plastic cutlery and how the industry has been making sustainable swaps in the months leading up to October 2023.
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Experts flag concerns about Government’s food policy plan reversal
Academics from numerous universities have expressed concern about the Government’s “U-turns” regarding food policy in the UK.
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FDA updates allergen draft guidance
The FDA has made adjustments to its draft guidance, including allergen advice to support those living with an allergy to sesame.
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Stepping up to the plate: Dr Rhian Hayward
In this series, we speak to dynamic voices in the food industry, showcasing individuals who are embracing new responsibilities and unveiling their visions for the sector.
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Ukraine sues Poland, Slovakia and Hungary over food import bans
Ukraine has filed lawsuits to the World Trade Organization regarding its neighbouring countries’ agricultural import bans, reports claim.
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The long road of Brexit: A shifting regulatory reality
Shane Brennan, Chief Executive of the Cold Chain Federation discusses how numerous Brexit import pushbacks have affected the sector and what the supply chain might look like in a post-Brexit world.
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Recall Roundup: Spotlight on undeclared allergens
In our latest instalment of Recall Roundup we look at food recalls in the UK and US involving incorrect allergen labelling.
