Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and packaging concerns
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup we highlight the latest food and beverage recalls from the UK and US.
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Coca-Cola collaborates with Microsoft to boost cloud and AI initiatives
The Coca-Cola Company has entered a five-year partnership with Microsoft to align its core technology strategy systemwide with the help of AI.
Gen Z scale back on non-essentials to prioritise healthy food
According to latest research Gen Z are “leading a movement towards healthy eating” and are “scaling-back” on non-essentials such as Netflix.
Tesco donates 10p of each Free From sale in Allergy Awareness Week
During Allergy Awareness Week, supermarket giant Tesco has confirmed that it will donate 10p from every own brand Free From product to The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation.
USDA and USAID launch $1 billion programme for global food assistance
Together the USDA and USAID are set to deploy $1 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation funding to purchase US-grown commodities to provide emergency food assistance.
Supermarket deals generate £1.3 billion in savings for shoppers
Grocery price inflation has dropped to 3.2 percent and, with the help of supermarket promotions, UK households have saved £1.3 billion according to latest data from Kantar.
Kellanova and Shaw’s to support children facing food insecurity in Maine
A $50,000 joint donation has been made to No Kid Hungry, a US-based non profit organisation, to support children access meals over Summer in Maine.
Plant-based meats “fall short” on amino acid content and protein digestibility, study finds
A new study has found that some plant-based meats may lack essential amino acids and have lower digestibility compared to traditional meats.
Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens
Foreign objects In the UK, Unilever is recalling its Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks due to a “possible presence” of plastic and metal in certain packs. The recalled items come in a 3x100ml pack, and affected batch codes include L3338, L3339, L3340, L3341 and L3342. The best before date to…
Coffee price fluctuations are affecting farmers’ mental wellbeing, study finds
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have found that fluctuating coffee prices put mental pressure on Vietnamese farmers.
Industry unites to bolster surplus food redistribution
Company Shop Group and Oscar Mayer have joined forces to increase the amount of surplus food stock redistribution to cut down on food waste.
Flora launches world’s first plastic-free paper tub in UK
As part of efforts to encourage consumers to make more sustainable choices, Upfield has launched its world-first plastic free packaging for all Flora Plant products in the UK.
World Food Program USA and Lions Clubs unite to tackle hunger
Lions Clubs International Foundation and World Food Program USA have announced a $4 million partnership to support children with school meals in four countries.
Online food delivery menus lack nutritional information, study claims
Researchers from the University of Sydney have found that menu items on major online food delivery outlets are “missing nutritional information”.
Cold Chain Federation urges Government to stall Brexit checks
The Chief Executive of the Cold Chain Federation has called on the Defra Secretary to delay the implementation of BTOM until October 2024 to address “serious issues”.
