Sweetener “to be declared a possible carcinogen”, reports claim
According to latest reports, popular artificial sweetener aspartame “will be listed in July as ‘possibly carcinogenic to humans’ for the first time”, by the IARC.
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Recall Roundup: Incorrect use-by dates and choking hazards
In this instalment of Recall Roundup we look at food recalls that have occurred in the UK and US in the last week.
Just Eat for Business adds Wahaca and PAUL to its platform
Wahaca and PAUL have joined Just Eat for Business, promising a wider variety of lunches for employees.
Dolmio launches new global brand platform
Dolmio has launched a global brand platform designed by The&Partnership and Blinkink, including a reworked brand identity and tagline.
FDA announces further updates on Human Foods Program
The FDA has announced some more detail on its review of the Human Foods Program, with positive reaction from the industry.
Healthy diets cost poorest more, claims report
The most recent edition of the Food Foundation’s Broken Plate report reveals just how expensive it can be to follow a nutritious diet.
Do conservation policies risk global biodiversity damage?
Two academics from the UK have warned that ‘green’ farming policies may accelerate global biodiversity loss.
Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens
This week we look at food recalls in the UK and the US including houmous being recalled due to the presence of pieces of plastic.
USDA approves cultivated chicken for consumers
UPSIDE Foods and GOOD Meat are now able to start commercial production and sales of cultivated chicken for US consumers.
Greggs partner with The Allergy Team to launch staff forum
The Allergy Team and Greggs have partnered up to launch a new Allergy Forum for Greggs' workforce.
FSA and FSS launch new application system for regulated products
The FSA and FSS have launched a new system for regulated products to "help businesses through the authorisation process".
Gene variant discovered that triggers early flowering in barley
A study has found a “tiny mutation” in the genetic material of barley that ensures those plants develop faster and subsequently flower earlier.
Grocery inflation falls to lowest level since 2022
According to latest data, grocery price inflation has dropped to its lowest level since 2022, now sitting at 16.5 percent.
Pizza Huts opens 3,000th restaurant
Yum China Holdings has celebrated the opening of Pizza Hut’s 3,000th restaurant in China which includes "advanced sustainability solutions".
Iceland pilots air fryer aisle
Iceland Foods is piloting an air fryer aisle following a study revealing 46 percent of Brits now own the kitchen appliance.
