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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…
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Aldi succeeds in cage-free mission
As part of its commitment to improve animal welfare, Aldi has succeeded in its efforts to ensure that all of its eggs are from cage-free chickens.
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Tesco commits to ensuring decapod crustacean welfare
Tesco has made a public commitment to ensuring high welfare throughout the entire lifecycle of farmed decapod crustaceans in their supply chain, from farming to slaughter.
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Recall Roundup: Undeclared ingredients and lead 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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M&S shifts to paper packaging for two garlic baguette products
By shifting to paper packaging for its garlic baguette products, M&S will be saving 5.5 million units of plastic.
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Parental eating behaviours strongly influence children’s dietary patterns
New research has found that parents can help to shape healthy eating behaviour in their children by how they themselves eat.
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Morrisons becomes first UK retailer to increase freezer temperatures
As part of efforts to cut carbon emissions, Morrisons has signed the Move to -15°C Coalition’s letter of intent and taken the first steps of progress.
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Recall Roundup: Undeclared allergens and metal contaminants
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
