Recall Roundup: E.coli and undeclared allergens
Read this week’s recall roundup involving recalls from the UK and US, including Alfalfa Sprouts due to the detection of Shiga toxin producing E.coli.
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Starbucks partners with DoorDash
Coffee giant Starbucks has partnered with DoorDash to expand its delivery service across the US.
Could microalgae be the future sustainable superfood?
A study has claimed that microalgae could be the future sustainable superfood, stating that the aquatic plant has various environmental and nutritional advantages.
Sainsbury’s partners with Just Eat for speedy home delivery
UK supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has partnered with food delivery app Just Eat, with 175 stores available for quick delivery from March 2023.
Cake comments made in a “personal capacity” says FSA Chair
FSA Chairwoman Professor Susan Jebb has clarified comments made in a recent article linking bringing in cake with passive smoking.
Food inflation rises for 17th month in a row
The Office for National Statistics has said that food inflation reached 16.9 percent in December 2022, with milk, cheese and eggs being particularly affected.
M&S to invest £480 million into “bigger, better” stores
Marks & Spencer has announced that it will be creating 3,400 jobs across the UK following a store investment of nearly half a billion pounds.
Study links freshwater fish with ‘forever chemicals’
A study has claimed a single serving of freshwater fish per year could be equal to a month of drinking water laced with the 'forever chemical' PFOS.
Could genetically modified rice tackle food shortages?
Researchers claim genetically engineered rice with better salt tolerance could be grown in places where crops would usually fail.
USDA commits to nutrition security and behavioural health research
The USDA has embarked on a three year collaborative project to understand the link between nutrition services and behavioural health and wellbeing.
Brits spending more than ever on takeaway coffee, report claims
A report has highlighted that, through buying three takeaway coffees per week, Brits are spending an average of £530 each year to get their caffeine fix.
Lubrication key to chocolate’s irresistibility
Researchers have determined that consumers find the process whereby chocolate turns from a solid to a smooth emulsion in the mouth “totally irresistible”.
Four in 10 students have got food from the bins, FSA claims
A new study carried out by the FSA has highlighted that many students do not follow recommended food safety and hygiene behaviours.
Recall roundup: Salmonella and undeclared allergens
Read our latest recall round up to find out about products being recalled in the UK and US.
Robotic hand created to help plate your food
Researchers have created a robotic gripper that they claim can scoop, pick and grasp a wide range of consumer items.
