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Grupo Bimbo the latest food manufacturer to make climate commitments
Bakery giant Grupo Bimbo has become the latest largescale manufacturer to make climate promises as it sets a 2050 target to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions.
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How can US consumers lower the carbon footprint of their groceries?
Research from the American Chemical Society has suggested that US consumers should buy less savoury bakery products and manufacturers should offer more cost-effective packaging to reduce carbon emissions.
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The key to a healthy heart? You need to look at the full picture
The key to a healthy heart is a balanced diet, rather than avoiding certain foods, new research from the American Heart Association has recommended today.
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Recall roundup: Onion salmonella concerns continue in the US
This week's recall roundup features more concerns over a salmonella outbreak among onions in the US, as well as undeclared allergens in Canada.
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Descheduling cannabis in the US
New Food's Bethan Grylls interviews Kaycha Labs’ Stephen Goldman on what federal legalisation of cannabis in the US would mean for the industry.
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Could cadmium in food be responsible for more allergic reactions?
Exposure to cadmium through food could have the potential to exacerbate allergic reactions, according to new research from Ohio State University.
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Granarolo acquires US-based Calabro Cheese Corp
Italian cheese manufacturer Granarolo has acquired US cheese retailer Calabro Cheese Corp as it looks to expand into the US this year and beyond.
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Retailer Giant Foods announces scheme to support Feeding America
The grocery chain is giving shoppers the chance to round up their shopping bill to the nearest dollar to help support the non-profit, which helps feed Americans struggling with food insecurity across the US.
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Recall roundup: Contaminated onions spark Salmonella fears
This week's recall roundup features a Salmonella alert across the US and Canada after onions imported from Mexico were found to be contaminated with the bacteria.
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60-second news – this week’s headlines delivered to you in one minute
USDA promises to get tough on Salmonella and UK food price hikes described as "terrifying" in this week's top headlines.
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Wendy’s to roll out more recyclable cups in US and Canada restaurants
Wendy’s will start rolling out the new cups at the beginning of 2022 as part of its goal to provide 100 percent sustainably sourced customer-facing packaging by 2026.
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USDA to revamp Salmonella prevention efforts
The USDA will seek feedback from the industry on current Salmonella control measures and will look to build on the latest science to reduce the number of Americans infected with Salmonella each year.
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China and US rank highest for salt content in processed food
The salt content of processed foods remains high, though some countries ranked considerably worse than others in the BMJ Open study.
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Miracle berry – developing its promise
Miraculin could be a game changer in the sweeteners market when all its forms gain legal approval and become cost effective.
