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Recall Roundup: Birds Eye, Lidl and choking hazard for children
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (31 January - 6 February 2025), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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World’s first cultivated meat pet food hits UK shelves
Meatly, in partnership with THE PACK and Pets at Home, has launched the world’s first cultivated meat pet treats in UK stores.
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Food authenticity – mitigating food crime risks and threats
Food fraud continues to pose significant risks to global supply chains, undermining consumer trust and public health. Sterling Crew, Chair of the Food Authenticity Network and a leading food safety advocate, explores strategies to mitigate these threats and safeguard food authenticity.
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Lessons from Coca-Cola’s product recall: navigating legal, reputational and brand challenges
New Food’s Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell spoke to Suzanne Gallagher, senior associate at Withers, about Coca-Cola’s recent product recall, exploring the legal and reputational challenges businesses face and strategies to mitigate future risks.
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Healthy gut bacteria that feed on sugar analysed for the first time
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have analysed Akkermansia muciniphila, a gut bacterium that feeds on mucus sugars, revealing its role in gut health and disease prevention.
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Recall Roundup: Coca Cola, Marks & Spencer, Heineken and undeclared allergens
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (24-30 January 2025), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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The science of perfect baking: how NIR technology elevates every batch
NIR spectroscopy is transforming baking, offering real-time insights into moisture, fat and protein levels to ensure consistency, reduce waste and improve product safety.
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Despite progress, hospitality sector must do more for gluten-free diners, report reveals
Coeliac UK's new report shows progress in gluten-free dining, but highlights ongoing challenges and the need for safer, more inclusive options.
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Coca-Cola recalls drinks across Europe over chlorate safety concerns
Coca-Cola recalls batches of its popular drinks in Europe due to elevated chlorate levels, urging customers to check affected product codes.
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New study confirms Irish potato famine pathogen originated in the Andes
Groundbreaking new research identifies the Andes as the origin of the Irish potato famine pathogen, reshaping efforts to combat crop diseases.
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Recall Roundup: plastic contamination and undeclared sulphites
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (17-23 January 2025), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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Yakult’s role in the gut health boom
Gut health pioneers Yakult have played a key role in asserting the importance of the gut microbiome to consumers. Here, New Food’s Ben Cornwell speaks with Reshma Patel at Yakult UK & Ireland to learn how the trailblazing brand is keeping pace with the proliferation of functional foods on the…
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yfood expands UK presence with ready-to-drink meals now available in 600+ stores nationwide
Now stocked in Sainsbury’s and Morrisons, yfood's ready-to-drink meals offer a convenient, complete nutritional solution for busy UK consumers.
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On food security the UK State is a joke
It could be argued that Clive Black is not entirely happy with the UK Government’s efforts to improve the food industry…
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Princes Group reaches pay agreement amid ongoing labour disputes
Princes secures three percent pay deal with GMB Union but faces unresolved disputes with Unite amid ongoing strikes.
