Whitworths launch new “no-added-sugar” snack packs
2 August 2016 | By Stephanie Anthony, Editor New Food
Whitworths, the UK’s leading supplier of dried fruits, nuts and seeds has today announced the launch of its new, naturally sweet snack packs...
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E. coli O157 strikes again
2 August 2016 | By Stephanie Anthony, Editor, New Food
Health Protection Scotland (HPS) is investigating 16 confirmed cases of E. coli O157, associated with eating blue cheese made from unpasteurised milk...
Survey shows UK food companies pessimistic after Brexit vote
29 July 2016 | By Stephanie Anthony, Editor New Food
UK food companies are more pessimistic than their European neighbours in the wake of the country's decision to exit the European Union...
New study reveals UK new product launches has fallen by 13%
28 July 2016 | By Stephanie Anthony, Editor New Food
The number of new products being launched by manufacturers into UK retail stores is falling significantly, according to a study published by IRI...
Warning letter database launched by the NPA
28 July 2016 | By Stephanie Anthony, Editor New Food
The Natural Products Association (NPA) has launched its warning letter database, enabling members to view violations against the dietary supplement GMPs...
Toddler nutrition potential remains untapped
27 July 2016 | By Stephanie Anthony, Editor New Food
Products formulated for children in the 1-3 years age bracket represent a major untapped opportunity for food and beverage brands, says Arla Foods Ingredients...
E. coli outbreak in USA linked to ground beef
27 July 2016 | By Stephanie Anthony, Editor New Food
Thirteen people are sick in an E. coli outbreak in New Hampshire linked to ground beef. State health officials are still working to determine the source...
Nestlé improving nutrition for the elderly with food for pilots
27 July 2016 | By Stephanie Anthony, Editor New Food
Nestlé are taking the knowledge gained from designing the Solar Impulse pilots’ meals and using it to help other people with specific nutritional needs...
Salmonella risk reduced
26 July 2016 | By Stephanie Anthony, Editor New Food
A new report on Salmonella in eggs show that contamination risk has reduced since last report.
Palm oil – a sustainable product?
26 July 2016 | By Stephanie Anthony, Editor New Food
What does 'sustainable palm oil' entail and is producing this oil in a sustainable manner even possible? The IIASA say it is...
‘Joint Ambition’ on food waste plan
25 July 2016 | By Stephanie Anthony, Editor New Food
Unilever and Hubbub have launched a five-point action plan to boost business collaboration and customer awareness of food waste reduction efforts...
Greencore buys The Sandwich Factory for £15m
25 July 2016 | By Stephanie Anthony, Editor New Food
Greencore Group plc (‘Greencore’) today announced that it has acquired The Sandwich Factory Holdings Limited (‘The Sandwich Factory’) from Cranswick plc.
Report calls for legislation against the sale of energy drinks to under-16s
22 July 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
A new report argues that UK policy makers must act against excessive energy drinks consumption by children and young people...
World’s hottest chilli, the Carolina Reaper, goes on sale at Tesco
20 July 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
The Carolina Reaper, the world’s hottest chilli pepper, is being commercially grown in the UK for the first time ever and is now available in Tesco stores....
E. coli O157 outbreak might be associated with mixed salad leaves
19 July 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
PHE has confirmed 151 cases of this strain of E. coli. Two of the individuals with E. coli O157 have died and sixty-two people have received hospital care...
