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Is there a new superfood on the block?
GlobalData claims fingerroot may be “the next big functional ingredient after turmeric” and a “worthy contender for the ‘superfood’ tag”.
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Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from Canada, the US and the UK
A toxin has been found in certain dried figs in Canada, whilst pieces of plastic cause recalls in a UK supermarket.
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Shigella-infected shawarma leads to fatality in India
Shawarma dishes, found to contain Shigella bacteria, have led to death, hospitalisations and arrests in the state of Kerala in India.
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WHO report takes formula milk producers to task
The WHO has blasted formula milk retailers for employing marketing tactics which it says “blatantly” breaches an international code developed in the 1980s.
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Elopak and GLS form a new company
Elopak and GLS Group have announced a joint venture in the hopes of expanding into new territories and increasing sustainability efforts.
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What does the calorie labelling law mean for people with eating disorders?
The new calorie labelling legislation in England – aimed at tackling the obesity crisis – has been welcomed by many, but does it also carry a cause for concern? New Food finds out.
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Why Kellogg’s is not happy with HFSS regulations
Kellogg's is challenging the UK Government over upcoming HFSS regulations which would limit where some of its most popular cereals can be displayed in shops - and it's all to do with added milk...
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Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from the UK, US and Canada
This week’s recall roundup includes vegan truffles being taken off the marketplace due to undeclared milk and fish sandwiches that contain a potential choking hazard.
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Disruption as the new normal?
Marcel Koks, Industry and Solution Strategy Director for Food and Beverage at Infor, looks at how food manufacturers can use technology to boost supply chain resilience in the face of ongoing disruption.
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Upcycling certification looks to conquer Canada
The “world’s first and only certification for upcycled ingredients and products” expands into Canada after US success.
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Eco-friendly coffee cups? Yes please!
Costa Coffee has announced its latest sustainability initiative: recyclable fibre coffee cup lids which the company claim has a 50 percent reduction in carbon footprint compared to its current lids.
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Breakfast cereal market soaring
The breakfast cereal market size is estimated to be worth $50.7 billion by 2030, as sales continue to rise post-pandemic, driven by a rising demand for convenient, ready-to-eat options.
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Recipe boxes – 10 years on
How have recipe boxes changed in recent years and what has caused their increase in popularity? Patrick Eve, Chief Commercial Officer at Gophr, one of the UK’s largest same-day courier services, finds out.
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Co-op cuts use-by dates on its yoghurt in a bid to reduce food waste
Another UK supermarket chain has scrapped use-by dates on one of its own-brand products in the hopes of reducing food waste.
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Chipotle report shows investment in people, produce and planet
In a bid to keep customers informed of its progress on key company values, US brand Chipotle has published its 2021 sustainability report, highlighting progress in several areas.
