Recall roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared milk
This week's recall roundup features a gastrointestinal pathogen alert, as well as foreign object recalls and undeclared allergen alerts.
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Salmonella detected at world’s largest chocolate factory
1 July 2022 | By
Production at the world’s largest chocolate factory has paused after Salmonella was detected within the facility, with one particular ingredient thought to be the cause.
Update to CBD FSA list
Another update to the public list of CBD products has been issued by the FSA, but that’s it – if you’re not on the list, you can’t be on the market.
£10 million investment will help UK grow fruit out of season
Clock House Farm has announced a huge renewable energy project, which it claims is the biggest known river source heat pump system in the UK, and will aid more sustainable out-of-season fruit growing.
Ingestible skincare products are on the rise: here’s why
Consumers are opting for ingestible skincare products as they look for a more rounded approach to their health and nutrition, with the condition of their skin right at the top of the pile of considerations.
Why don’t consumers trust gene edited foods?
A new study from Iowa State University has attempted to delve into the reasons consumers don’t trust gene-edited products as the technology moves ever further into the mainstream.
Little Caesars announces Hawaii expansion programme
Little Caesars is looking to expand in the state of Hawaii and it is placing veterans at the centre of its project on the islands as it seeks investors.
Enthusiasts, Easy Health, and Healthy Feel Goods: Which are you?
Arla Ingredients has identified three different groups of people when it comes to protein and nutrition, each with different desires and needs around the food they eat.
Neolithic farmers provide important lesson for today’s sector
Archaeologists have discovered a site in southern France that could provide a very important lesson for farmers of today when it comes to battling pests.
Wiltshire Farm Foods suffers devastating cyber-attack
Wiltshire Farm Foods has apologised for the disruption caused by the cyber-attack, and has vowed to get services up and running as soon as possible.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funds African animal feed scheme
28 June 2022 | By
The multi-million dollar grant will fund the roll out of several small-scale feed solutions which will help African livestock farmers increase the profitability of their farms.
Intensive farming behind antibiotic-resistant MRSA, say researchers
High use of antibiotics on pig farms is believed to be behind the emergence of the dangerous superbug, which the WHO has called a major threat to human health.
Chewing gum that kicks sweet cravings now being developed for children
Sweet Victory is developing a chewing gum that it says will stop you craving a sweet hit by blocking sugar receptors on the tongue.
UK food safety authorities identify key threats to food standards
The two UK food standards authorities have identified the biggest risks to food safety, but overall they conclude that food standards have been maintained despite the challenges of the past 18 months.
Johnson suggests diverting grain from biofuel to bakeries
The UK and Germany have expressed a desire to drop their biofuel commitments temporarily and divert gran destined for buses and lorries onto plates.
