This week’s recall roundup: under-processing and mis-labelling
This week’s recall roundup from the UK and North America includes under-processed food, incorrectly labelled food and sulphites.
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Introducing bioplastics may not mitigate climate change
A study has shown that the introduction of bioplastics may not contribute to the mitigation of climate change, with potential increases in greenhouse gases.
First cell-grown slaughter-free steak produced
Aleph Farms has managed to grow thin pieces of meat using cells from a live cow, and have called their steak 'slaughter-free'.
IFT annual Food Disruption Challenge competition launched
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) have launched the IFTNEXT Food Disruption Challenge Competition in search of a winner to receive $25,000.
Productive day at the Food & Drink Exporters Association Network Forum 2018
The FDEA Networking Forum brought together some experts from the food and drink industry and businesses that currently export, or are looking at exporting.
Pepsi Co and Coca-Cola pledge to grow their businesses in Pakistan
Both companies pledge further investment in the region at separate meetings with Prime Minister Imran Khan.
FAO Food Price Index declines in November
The FAO has commented on the recent Food Price Index decline, led by marked drops for palm oil and other vegetable oils.
European Parliament calls for more transparency and better risk prevention in food safety
MEPs want the European Food Safety Agency to publish safety studies before a product is authorised to go on to the market.
New deadline set for cumulative risk assessments
A new deadline has been set for the completion of two pilot assessments on the risks posed to humans by residues of multiple pesticides in food.
China now Ireland’s third largest market for agri-food exports
Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, recently gave the Irish parliament his views on the progress made by the Irish agrifood sector in developing a market for Irish beef in China. Speaking on 6 December, he commented, “Total Irish agri-food trade exports to China were €974…
Palm oil giant Wilmar pledges ‘no deforestation’
Palm oil trader Wilmar has committed to map its suppliers’ entire landbank by the end of 2019, and has vowed to stop deforestation associated with palm oil.
Support for changing labelling on energy drinks
The UK government has been advised to review current labelling rules on energy drinks and to ascertain whether energy drinks negatively affect health.
Walkers launches first UK crisp-packet-recycling service
Empty packets to be made into pellets and used to create garden furniture.
PwC report claims tethered bottle caps means more plastic, more carbon and more cost
A study undertaken by PwC finds proposals to introduce mandatory tethered caps on plastic beverage bottles could create more plastic and additional CO2.
Dame Fiona Kendrick stands down as Nestlé Chairman
The Chairman of Nestlé UK and Ireland, Dame Fiona Kendrick has decided to step down after working at the company since 1980.
