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Prenatal vitamin E supplementation may lower peanut allergy risk in newborns
Prenatal vitamin E supplementation may reduce newborn food allergy risk, offering potential for early intervention strategies.
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Breakthrough study: how herring roe omega-3 can boost health & performance
Anglia Ruskin University and Arctic Bioscience are leading a major study on herring roe omega-3, exploring its impact on exercise recovery and healthy ageing. Could this nutrient revolutionize sports nutrition and functional foods?
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Recall Roundup: botulism risk and undeclared allergens
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (7-13 February 2025), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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Feeding the future: why UK food companies are betting on apprenticeships
As National Apprenticeship Week comes to a close, New Food’s Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell speaks to leading voices across the food industry to uncover how apprenticeships are not only transforming individual careers but also tackling critical skills shortages and future-proofing the sector.
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Ferrero reports strong financial growth despite cocoa price volatility
Ferrero's financial success continues, with an 8.9 percent increase in turnover to €18.4 billion, despite economic challenges and rising cocoa costs.
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Urgent call for VAT reform to drive healthier, sustainable eating choices
A new study led by University College London reveals how food VAT reforms could transform diets, reduce emissions and boost public health.
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Rearranging menus could be the key to healthier teen eating habits
A new study finds that listing low-calorie meals first on restaurant menus encourages teenagers to make healthier choices. Researchers suggest this simple intervention could help combat rising childhood obesity rates.
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Ensuring food safety through accurate traceability: why knowing your food’s origin matters
Alison Johnson at Food Forensics illustrates the importance of being proactive in assuring the safety of your product and how due diligence can be your saving grace.
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Unlocking the future of smart vertical farming with automation
Vertical farming has an essential role to play in sustainability by cutting the distances from farm to fork, and feeding a growing population. However, as Schneider Electric’s Louise Liddiard reveals, it requires careful deployment to achieve the best return on investment.
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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.
