Recall roundup: Listeria, undeclared milk and metal fragments
From metal pieces in a dessert to milk in a vegan product, here are some of this week’s food recalls from the UK, US and Canada
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Study suggests protein in products is a major incentive for consumers
Taste and nutrition company Kerry's research of more than 6,300 consumers in 12 countries – including Thailand, India, Japan and China – revealed a desire for more protein in products regarded as 'healthy'.
Giving into your caffeine craving could be good for your gut
A new scientific review suggests that coffee stimulates the digestive process and increases the number of good bacteria in the gut.
New Belgium Brewing gives oranges a second chance
New Belgium Brewing has collaborated with Imperfect Foods to launch a new beer and raise awareness about food waste, supporting farmers, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Potentially harmful pesticide authorised in England
The Government has approved a potentially dangerous pesticide for a second time, despite researchers and wildlife charities condemning it.
Supermarket giant Aldi opens its first checkout-free store
Aldi - Britain's fifth biggest grocery retailer by market share - opens its first checkout-free store in Greenwich, South East London.
Yum China expands KFC menu with regional items
Yum China Holdings Inc. announced that its KFC brand is adding more traditional local dishes to its expanding menu.
BSE detected on a farm in Canada
Several countries, including China, have halted imports of Canadian beef as a result of the detection of atypical BSE on a Canadian farm.
Crucial unnoticed resistance gene identified in E.Coli
Scientists have identified a gene that has helped deadly E.coli bacteria evade antibiotics. The new discovery has forced scientists to rethink treatments currently used to fight the pathogen.
Egg Regulatory Program Standards announced by the FDA
The FDA hopes the new standards will strengthen the integrity of the US' egg supply chain, which is worth billions of dollars to the US food industry each year.
Recall roundup: Salmonella alerts in the UK and Canada
From a rat infestation to pieces of metal found in food, here’s a roundup of some of the most important food recalls around the globe.
60 Second News – 14 January 2022
The New Food editorial team deliver your bitesize update of all the latest news from the food and beverage industry.
Research suggests link between sweeteners and infant obesity risk
The research team behind the study has suggested that there might be a link in humans, but further investigation is needed before any concrete link can be made.
Research links large industrial farming to biodiversity loss
Though there is a suggestion that large industrial farms can harm biodiversity, there are solutions farmers can put in place to mitigate this and promote wildlife growth in agricultural settings.
Dry January is here to stay, but what about the other 11 months?
With partakers of Dry January on the rise, research suggests that UK drinkers are moderating their alcohol intake all year round.
