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Temperature fluctuations found to harm fish quality in cold chain logistics
New research shows how temperature inconsistencies can degrade fish freshness, highlighting the need for improved seafood quality monitoring.
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A planned coup d’état of national food safety responsibility by the FSA
Professor Chris Elliott explores the unexpected shift in food safety management proposed by the FSA and its potential implications for the industry.
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Recall Roundup: Undeclared allergens and Salmonella contamination
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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New report highlights critical need for digital modernisation in supply chains
As regulatory pressures and consumer demands grow, a new report from TraceGains reveals that outdated practices are holding back food and beverage suppliers.
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Episode 58: Improving health equity in food allergies
In the latest episode of Food to Go, Ian Westcott talks to Dr Sung Poblete, CEO of Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE). In this episode, we discuss FAREs mission to create more equitable living circumstances for the food allergy community, as well as touching on the influence market leaders…
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Recall Roundup: new cases of lead contamination and undeclared allergens
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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Time for a UK food system industrial policy was yesterday, let’s press on!
Here, Dr Clive Black discusses the challenges the new Labour Government faces in addressing economic growth and food security in the UK. He argues for a more coordinated approach to the UK food system, proposing the creation of a dedicated Minister to oversee its evolution in a way that benefits…
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How UKHarvest’s Nourish Hub is tackling food waste and food poverty
A community hub in West London, established to address food poverty and social isolation, has received positive feedback from residents and volunteers.
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UK Government urged to develop holistic national food security strategy
A new report is urging ministers to develop a national food security strategy that encompasses the entire food system, extending beyond farming to include manufacturing, logistics, and retail.
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Mapping food microbiomes: how a new database could enhance food safety and quality
Researchers have unveiled a new database mapping the microbiomes of over 2,500 foods, revealing crucial insights into food safety, quality, and potential health impacts.
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Recall Roundup: more undeclared allergens
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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Raising the steaks: new £38m centre to cook up animal protein alternatives
The initiative, set to be led by the University of Leeds, will explore whether lab-grown meat or proteins from sources such as insects, plants, or fungi can become part of consumers’ diets.
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Mealworm protein extraction shows anti-diabetic benefits
In a groundbreaking new study, The Journal of Food Science compared four different methods for extracting mealworm protein.
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Recall Roundup: Safety concerns and undeclared allergens
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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The return of the blue-green menace that threatens so many
Lough Neagh, the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles, is facing an environmental crisis of unprecedented scale. Once a haven for wildlife and a crucial source of drinking water, the lake turned a murky green in the summer of 2023 due to a massive bloom of bacteria. As the…
