Recall Roundup: Listeria, E.coli and undeclared allergens…
New Food’s global roundup of product recalls includes Listeria alerts, as well as several undeclared allergen reports from the US, UK and Canada.
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Mexican food on the rise as consumers recreate dishes at home
Mexican meal kit manufacturer General Mills report large increase in sales of its Old El Paso range as UK restaurants remain close for dine-ins.
Survey reveals an increase in vegetable intake during pandemic
The study is believed to be the first multi-continent research undertaken on the impact of COVID-19 on eating habits.
KFC and Pizza Hut in China remove plastic in line with new laws
Two of China’s biggest fast-food brands have pledged to stop using things like plastic straws and plastic cutlery in their restaurants.
The making of a superfood? The key relationship at the heart of kefir
Research teams from around the world have been investigating how kefir is made and how can it be made more appealing for consumers.
Desalination breakthrough could solve world’s water problem
Scientists from the University of Texas and Penn State University think they have found the key to solving the world’s freshwater problem.
Lab-grown meat officially on the menu
Lab-grown meat has been sold in a restaurant for the first time in Singapore, where it was approved for consumption last month.
Poultry to be culled in Northern Ireland after bird flu is detected
More than 30,000 birds are to be culled and a strict control zone set up following a suspected outbreak of bird flu in County Antrim.
Majority of Brits won’t take plant-based plunge
A survey which has found that the majority of Brits won't be going plant-based this year, has also highlighted confusion among consumers around what a plant-based diet is.
Spanish researchers detect several strains of Listeria in pigs
By identifying the virulent strains in pigs, control and monitoring processes for Listeria could be improved.
I’ll take my mussels with a side of microplastic
According to researchers from Germany, the microplastics found in the popular mollusc could be an indicator of how polluted the oceans are around them.
BMPA predicts Brexit chaos without ‘orientation phase’
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) is worried that without contingency plans, companies will not be able to get their products out of the country come 1 January 2021.
No one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to eating less meat
Scientists have argued that the pressure to eat less meat might actually be counter-productive in some parts of the world, where livestock are essential to the economy and sustainability.
Recall Roundup: Salmonella , undeclared allergens and contaminants…
New Food’s global roundup of product recalls includes a Salmonella alert, as well as undeclared allergens and a contamination report from Germany.
“No plans” to change UK bread regulations
According to Sustain, current bread regulations are not strict enough and cause transparency issues.
