HASUK launches campaign to raise awareness of allergen management
Hospitality Allergen Support UK is launching an allergy campaign to raise the profile of food safety in hospitality, which it believes has fallen by the wayside.
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Britvic and Xampla form packaging partnership
Soft drinks business Britvic is joining forces with University of Cambridge-backed technology company, Xampla, in a partnership to create sustainable packaging which retains vitamin D more effectively.
Bel reveals extended carbon reduction commitments
Multinational cheese producer, the Bel Group, implements new initiatives in order to reduce its carbon footprint, including a pilot programme on cow feed to tackle methane emissions.
Study suggests six steps for better water quality
A study published in Nature Geoscience provides six ways to address nitrogen pollution which can impact our water quality for decades.
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Recall roundup: Salmonella detected in Canada and the UK
From pieces of plastic in veg balls to insects in rice, here's this week’s New Food roundup of global food recalls.
Singer-songwriter Sia invests in cultured meat pet food brand
Love it or hate it, cultured meat is gaining traction as music star and vegetarian Sia announces her investment in Bond Pet Foods.
Tesco to open its first store dedicated to healthy food
UK supermarket giant Tesco says it welcomes the UK Government's focus on obesity and that it is working closely with authorities to understand new HFSS legislation set to come into force.
Simultaneous droughts could cause food insecurity worldwide, says study
Droughts occurring at the same time across different regions across the world could place a strain on the global agricultural system and threaten the water security of millions of people, according to a new study.
Transatlantic shellfish trade to resume for first time since 2011
The European Union and the United States have agreed to resume trade in mussels, clams and oysters from the end of February after it was halted more than a decade ago.
Research claims UK adults shun essential jobs, including those in food
Research claims that sectors critical to putting food on the table and looking after people’s health are at risk as working age adults shun many of the essential jobs that keep society running including food production and logistics to health and social care.
Data shows millions in the UK have experienced food insecurity recently
New data released by the Food Foundation reports that 8.8 percent of households (4.7 million adults) have experienced food insecurity in the past month.
USDA to publish rule allowing serving of flavoured milk in schools
The International Dairy Food Association has announced its support of the US Department of Agriculture’s final rule maintaining low-fat, flavoured milk in schools.
What a treat: confectionery sales expected to increase this Valentine’s Day
In news that is sure to sweeten the day of confectionery industry-leaders, research suggests that February 2022 could be a bumper month in terms of chocolate and sweet sales thanks to a certain romantic festival.
Recall roundup: E.coli alert in Canada plus foreign object recalls in the US
This week, food products in the UK and Canada have had to be recalled due to the presence of Salmonella and E.coli, while undeclared allergens have caused recalls in the UK and US.
