Liz Truss considers abolishing UK Government’s HFSS ban
Liz Truss is reviewing the UK’s anti-obesity strategy, in a move which may see her axe multiple measures set out by the high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) restrictions.
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Chinese authorities forced to act as pork prices rise
As pork prices in China rise, the Chinese authorities have driven an increase in supply to stabilise the market.
US pandemic assistance programmes fed nearly 30 million children
New research has suggested that child nutrition interventions during the pandemic were very effective, adding weight to calls for more permanent solutions.
McCain Foods acquires Scelta Products
McCain Foods has signed a deal with a Netherlands-based frozen food producer to diversify its product offerings.
Animal-free dairy innovation sparks Nestlé’s interest
The Swiss food manufacturer is taking a keen interest in exploring emerging technologies that develop animal-free dairy protein products.
EU beverage industry SMEs demand fairer access to recycled PET
Small to medium-sized enterprises call on the EU to act, as recycled PET continues to be "unfairly" distributed in the beverage industry.
India has imposed a 20% export levy on selected rice varieties
Certain rice varieties are subject to a new export levy in India, with wheat and sugar exports affected since May in order to protect local supplies.
Researchers study food insecurity using mice
The US study used young mice to explore the effect of food insecurity on cognitive patterns and behaviours rather than humans to avoid maternal depression and environmental stressors. Here’s what the researchers found out…
Avian influenza discovered in poultry in Pembrokeshire
Avian influenza (bird flu) has been found in poultry at a large site in Pembrokeshire, marking the second confirmed case of the pathogenic disease in Wales this week.
USDA approves the purchase of purple GM tomato seeds for home growers
The USDA has given green light to home growers purchasing Norfolk Plant Science’s nutritionally enhanced high-anthocyanin purple tomato seeds from Spring 2023.
Recall Roundup: Multiple Listeria alerts raised in North America
Read our latest roundup of recalls impacting the UK, US, and Canada, including several cases of nuts not being included on product labels, and multiple pathogen alerts.
Batory Foods and KND Labs take on CBD together
A new partnership between Batory Foods and KND Labs aims to support growing industry-wide demand for cannabidiol (CBD) products.
New Environment Secretary announced
Liz Truss has appointed Ranil Jayawardena to be the UK’s new environment secretary as part of her new cabinet appointments.
Pilgrim’s UK considers closing two factories, putting over 600 jobs at risk
The UK pork provider is considering closing its Bury St Edmunds and Coalville sites following an operating loss of £16 million in 2021.
Alternative gas mix research partners needed to combat Co2 shortages
Campden BRI is seeking partners to assist with alternative gas mix research to reduce or replace Co2 in the event of a third shortage.
