FSA appoints new Board Member
The Food Standards Agency has announced the appointment of Dr Rhian Hayward MBE as Board Member for Wales and Chair of the Welsh Food Advisory Committee.
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USDA awards grant to identify key gut microbes in broccoli
The University of Illinois has received a grant from the USDA to identify which microbes maximise the benefits of broccoli and other brassica vegetables.
Aldi scraps all single use wooden cutlery
Discount supermarket Aldi has announced that it is scrapping all of its single use cutlery from its Food To Go range.
The Apples Awards: And the nominees are…
In this exciting update, New Food presents the nominees for our inaugural Apples – our industry awards that seek to recognise some of the greatest achievers in our sector.
Recall Roundup: Listeria monocytogenes and foreign objects
In our latest instalment of Recall Roundup we highlight some key food recalls in the UK and US including pre-made meals containing pieces of metal.
FDA sends warning letters to three infant formula manufacturers
The FDA has issued warning letters to three infant formula manufacturers in the US following inspections of their facilities.
How safe is your salad?
A recent review of research on minimally processed vegetables has highlighted cases of unsatisfactory microbiological safety.
Industry responds to fifth delay for post-Brexit food import checks
With the UK Government announcing that post-Brexit fresh food import checks are being pushed back for the fifth time, various members of the food industry share their opinion on what this might mean for the sector.
Umiami’s plant-based products handpicked for Swiss distribution
French foodtech brand Umiami has been chosen by FFF Fresh & Frozen Food to have its plant-based products distributed in Swiss stores.
Food inflation reaches lowest level in last 12 months
New data from the BRC has revealed that food inflation decelerated to 11.5 percent in August 2023 and is at it lowest since September 2022.
Price of rice reaches 15 year high in Asia, reports claim
According to reports, rice prices have reached a 15 year high in Asia in the midst of weather and exportation concerns.
Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens
In this week’s Recall Roundup we look at food recalls from the UK and US including chilled pastry containing metal and plastic.
FDA unveils first Deputy Commissioner for Humans Foods Program
The FDA has revealed that James “Jim” Jones will be the first Deputy Commissioner for its Human Foods Program.
Could big data be the key to reducing antimicrobial resistance?
Could “groundbreaking” new technology be the key in the fight against AMR, which the WHO has named one of the top 10 threats to global health.
Sushi becomes UK’s fastest growing premium lunchtime main
Overtaking the classic sandwich, Tesco has claimed sushi has become the UK’s fastest growing premium lunchtime food.
