FSA launches online hub for food businesses
The Food Standards Agency has unveiled a new online hub where food businesses can find guidance and advice in one “easy to access” platform.
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Should food delivery apps be promoting low-calorie options?
A new study has argued that promoting lower-calorie options on delivery apps could help users select healthier options.
Chair of Tesco to step down following personal conduct allegations
Tesco has announced that its Chair of the Board and Director of Tesco PLC will be stepping down on 16 June 2023.
PepsiCo Europe appoints new Chief Sustainability Officer
Archana Jagannathan has been appointed as PepsiCo Europe’s new Chief Sustainability Officer and will oversee sustainability goals across the business.
Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens
In this week’s Recall Roundup we look at food recalls in the UK and US including a pet food containing pieces of plastic.
NMB encourages retailers to embrace record mango volume
The National Mango Board has reported having a record volume of fruit arriving in the US this year and is seeking retail support.
Absolut uses AI to create world’s first visual cocktail art
Vodka brand Absolut has utilised artificial intelligence to adopt a new approach to mixing cocktails inspired by neighbourhoods in Canada.
Researchers create genetically modified “allergen-free” eggs
Scientists at Hiroshima University have developed a chicken egg that they claim “may be safe for people with egg white allergies”
WHO advises against non-sugar sweeteners for weight control
New guidance from the World Health Organization advises consumers against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight.
Tesco cuts prices of multiple essential items
Supermarket giant Tesco has cut the prices of certain “essential” food products including pasta and oil amid food inflation concerns.
UK Prime Minister hosts Farm to Fork Summit
Rishi Sunak will be meeting food industry actors at the UK Farm to Fork Summit to discuss growth and innovation opportunities for the food industry.
Avocado coating “could improve shelf life”, say researchers
ACS Food Science & Technology researchers claim a chitosan-based coating can preserve avocados for longer periods.
Partnership promotes breakfast benefits for young minds
Magic Breakfast and the British Nutrition Foundation have joined forces to raise awareness of the importance of a nutritious breakfast for children.
MPs to carry out food supply chain analysis
UK Parliament has announced that the EFRA Committee are set to “get to the bottom” of profitability and risks that exist through the food supply chain in a new inquiry.
Recall Roundup: Listeria monocytogenes and undeclared allergens
Read New Food’s latest instalment of Recall Roundup to find out what food and beverage products have been recalled around the world this week.
