Recall Roundup: Salmonella and undeclared allergens
Read our latest Recall Roundup to find out about food recalls in the UK and US, including ground cumin contaminated with Salmonella.
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Lidl wins yellow label court battle against Tesco
Concluding the trademark battle, the High Court has ruled that Tesco copied Lidl’s logo for its Clubcard to “convey a message of value”.
Scientists develop “rapid” salmonella detector
Researchers have developed a colorimetric sensor that they claim can “rapidly” detect food contaminated with salmonella using a nucleic acid probe.
Mars discloses leadership changes
Keeping the industry in the loop of leadership changes, Mars Food UK and Mars Wrigley UK have announced adjustments to their businesses’ leadership teams. From 1 May 2023, Matt Boulter will be appointed as Sales Director of Mars Wrigley UK while the current sales director, Nick Reade, will join Mars…
Food inflation at highest level in over 45 years
The Office for National Statistics has announced that food inflation climbed to 19.2 percent in March 2023.
Government lifts bird housing restrictions
The UK Government has lifted the mandatory bird housing rule for poultry and captive birds across England and Wales.
Marlow Foods makes mycoprotein available to other manufactures
Parent company of Quorn, Marlow Foods, has set up an ingredients division to makes its mycoprotein available to other food and beverage manufacturers.
E. coli found in 40 percent of supermarket meat samples
A study of Spanish meat has detected multi-drug resistant bacteria in 40 percent of supermarket meat samples.
Do infant formulas promise too much?
Scientists have carried out an investigated into various infant formulas from 15 countries and have called for stricter rules regarding nutritional claims.
Frozen food on the menu for Brits amid food inflation
According to latest reports from Kantar, frozen food sales are “holding steady” in 2023, with more Brits now opting for frozen poultry and prepared meals.
Recall Roundup: Listeria monocytogenes and undeclared allergens
Read New Food’s latest recall roundup where we investigate what food products have been recalled in the UK and US.
Frank Yiannas joins Chipotle’s Food Safety Advisory Council
Yiannas was most recently Deputy Commissioner of Food Policy and Response at the FDA, but has also worked at Walmart and Disney.
PepsiCo launches new sustainability platform
PepsiCo’s sustainability platform is designed to bring many of its innovative initiatives under one roof to drive progress with its partners.
Are food insecurity rates in the US being inaccurately reported?
According to research, food insecurity rates in the US may be under-reported by as much as one-third.
Chipotle pilots new all electric restaurant
US chain Chipotle is piloting a new “responsible restaurant” that it says uses 100 percent renewable energy.
