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FSA updates food allergen labelling best practice guidance
The FSA has updated its food allergen labelling and technical guidance with the aim of supporting both businesses and consumers.
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Aldi scraps all single use wooden cutlery
Discount supermarket Aldi has announced that it is scrapping all of its single use cutlery from its Food To Go range.
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Leading the charge against food crime
From fake alcohol to potentially fatal substances sold as diet pills; Ron McNaughton, Head of Food Standards Scotland’s Food Crime and Incidents Unit, explains how it is tackling food crime.
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Industry responds to fifth delay for post-Brexit food import checks
With the UK Government announcing that post-Brexit fresh food import checks are being pushed back for the fifth time, various members of the food industry share their opinion on what this might mean for the sector.
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Umiami’s plant-based products handpicked for Swiss distribution
French foodtech brand Umiami has been chosen by FFF Fresh & Frozen Food to have its plant-based products distributed in Swiss stores.
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“The food industry shows university isn’t the only route to success”
Dermot Hawkins, Finnebrogue Operations' Director, explains his view on why businesses in the food sector should be investing in people that demonstrate hard work, personal development and social mobility regardless of their educational background.
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Food inflation reaches lowest level in last 12 months
New data from the BRC has revealed that food inflation decelerated to 11.5 percent in August 2023 and is at it lowest since September 2022.
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Price of rice reaches 15 year high in Asia, reports claim
According to reports, rice prices have reached a 15 year high in Asia in the midst of weather and exportation concerns.
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Episode 43: Living with food allergies – Part Three
In the third and final part of our "Living with food allergies" podcast series, Grace and Josh talk to Tanya Ednan-Laperouse where she gives a powerful testimony regarding the tragic death of her daughter following a fatal allergic reaction and speaks about the important of Natasha's Law.
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Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens
In this week’s Recall Roundup we look at food recalls from the UK and US including chilled pastry containing metal and plastic.
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Sushi becomes UK’s fastest growing premium lunchtime main
Overtaking the classic sandwich, Tesco has claimed sushi has become the UK’s fastest growing premium lunchtime food.
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Episode 43: Living with food allergies – Part Two
In part two of our allergens podcast series, Josh and Grace talk to Liljia Polo-Richards about how her business Allergy Companions Ltd supports those living with food hypersensitivity, as well as why she thinks "may contain" warnings are a "cop-out" when it comes to allergen signposting.
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Recall Roundup: Pathogens and foreign objects
In our latest instalment of Recall Roundup we look at what food products have been recalled in the last week, including granola containing small stones.
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Wendy’s to develop 200 restaurants in Australia
A new master franchise agreement for Australia has been announced by The Wendy’s Company and Flynn Restaurant Group, with the aim to open 200 restaurants in Australia by 2034.
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Subway makes changes to its senior leadership team
With Subway’s President of North America stepping down at the end of the calendar year, the chain has announced who will be taking on the role, along with numerous other leadership changes.
