Recall roundup: Listeria alerts and lead contamination
This week's recall roundup contains product recalls from the US, UK and Germany, where a Listeria alert and lead contamination have been reported.
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HFSS food TV ads to be banned before 9pm in UK
The advertising ban has garnered support from nutrition groups like Action on Salt and Action on Sugar, but other areas of the food industry have expressed their concern over the new regulations.
Large spate of cat deaths gives cause for food recall
An alarming number of felines have fallen ill with a rare disease thought to be linked to a brand of cat food recalled by the FSA.
US Food is Medicine programme boosted by philanthropic funds
America’s largest hunger-relief organisation, Feeding America, has announced that it is to receive a significant contribution to its cause, courtesy of the Anthem Foundation.
Are all proteins created equal?
New research claims that animal-protein sources provide a greater net gain of protein over their plant-based counterparts and, therefore, should not be considered equal.
Princes announces £60 million investment in Cardiff site
Food manufacturer Princes is planning its largest every investment in soft drinks in the Welsh capital, as it looks to expand its product range beyond fruit juice.
Kerry purchases preservation specialist Niacet
Kerry hopes the acquisition of the preservative specialist will enhance its own food protection business and allow it to expand its product range to a broader market.
Could organic farming alone feed Europe by 2050?
Scientists from France’s CNRS suggest that a more sustainable food system is possible in Europe, but certain criteria need to be fulfilled in order to achieve the ambitious goal.
Enhancing olives for highest taste and nutritional benefit
The fruits of one of the world’s oldest known cultivated trees, olives have long been revered for both their strong unique taste and health benefits. New research from China has now paved the way for enhancement of these qualities to satisfy their high demand.
UK exports to EU down nearly 50 percent says FDF
The FDF’s Q1 Trade Snapshot has revealed a significant decline in EU export and imports, with exports falling by £2 billion compared to the same period in 2019.
Small fisheries pose biggest bycatch threat to dolphins says new study
The scientists behind the study do however acknowledge that this is not an easy issue for the fishing industry to fix, and have recognised that conservations efforts must be “realistic”.
ACI to open new EU office in Brussels
The association hopes the expansion into Brussels will enable it to provide regulatory advice in both the UK and the EU for a newly regulated industry.
FSS publishes report on beef mince after survey finds E.coli in samples
The Scottish food safety authority has published the report after a 2019 survey found dangerous pathogens present in some beef mince samples.
Supermarket recalls announced across the UK
Supermarket recalls have dominated this week's roundup, with Listeria, Salmonella, and foreign objects a cause for concern.
Australian trade deal spells good news for whisky with UK farmers worried
The trade deal has been welcomed by the Scotch Whisky Association, but the NFU has its doubts over whether the pact can uphold UK animal welfare standards sufficiently.
