UK council finds cockroaches and droppings in takeaways
The local authority says it has closed those 10 businesses that failed inspections, with legal action from the council not ruled out.
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Bakers urge Defra to fight against “sourfaux”
Campaigners within the UK baking sector want more stringent regulations on ingredient listing on products to fight against what they are calling “sourfaux”.
CDC Foundation to join White House hunger conference
The CDC foundation is among several food and beverage organisations participating in the White House’s upcoming conference and food and nutrition, which will look to end hunger more than 50 years on from the last conference.
Tesco launches electric lorry fleet
Tesco has launched an electric lorry in what it claims is an industry first, which it says will replace around 30,000 diesel-powered road miles.
Borough Market makes sustainability commitments with new policy
The famous market has implemented the new Food Policy, meaning all trader applications will have to demonstrate a commitment to environmental and social responsibility.
Scottish nursery forced to close after 28 E.coli cases reported
A nursery in Scotland has been forced to close after nearly 30 cases of E.coli had been linked to the site, though thankfully most cases appear to be mild.
Hormel to make big strategic move
Fortune 500 global branded food company, Hormel Foods, has announced a new strategic operating model, which will see the company transition to three operating segments.
Cohesive responses required to fight extreme weather
All sectors, not just food production, need to be considered when developing responses to the extreme weather events much of Europe is experiencing.
New insect control method a success in Mexico
A new technique to eradicate dangerous Mediterranean fruit flies from the Mexican state of Colima has been declared successful by the authorities there, preventing millions of pesos in lost revenue.
America’s ice cream secrets revealed by new survey
What is America’s favourite flavour of ice cream? Do consumers prefer waffle cones or sugar cones? Which is the busiest month for ice cream producers? The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has the answers.
Recall roundup: Major microbial recall in operation in US
This week's recall roundup features a major recall from Lyons Magnus thanks to a possible microbial contamination.
The world’s first Global Hygiene Summit aims to bring clarity for improved public health
Health and hygiene are global issues that require multinational co-operation, which Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute plans to deliver at its inaugural event.
Domino’s fails to conquer the home of pizza
Domino’s has been forced to withdraw from Italy after Italians chose locally produced pizza over its more US-friendly menu, with all branches closing down.
Food insecurity on the rise according to new FSA survey results
The latest Food and You 2 survey results have been released by the Food Standards Agency, and the results indicate a tough landscape for consumers.
Boston Beer Co and Beam Suntory launch Sweet Tea Whiskey
Do sweet tea and whiskey mix? Boston Beer Co. and Beam-Suntory will be hoping they do after the two beverage manufacturers launched a new product that does just that.
