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Recall roundup: Major microbial recall in operation in US
This week's recall roundup features a major recall from Lyons Magnus thanks to a possible microbial contamination.
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How the gummy industry is adapting to veganism
Fabian Whittingham, Co-founder of Nutrigums, reflects on how the gummy supplement market is adapting to meet consumers’ nutritional demands in an increasingly plant-based market.
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Food insecurity on the rise according to new FSA survey results
The latest Food and You 2 survey results have been released by the Food Standards Agency, and the results indicate a tough landscape for consumers.
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Tenderstem reveals Action Against Hunger partnership
Broccoli revolutionary Tenderstem has partnered up with Action Against Hunger and a local community scheme to support those struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
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Sustainability “more of a priority” for hospitality
According to research from Nestle Professional sustainability remains high on hospitality leaders’ agenda despite industry challenges.
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Asda hits back at “embarrassing” budget range claims
Asda has hit back at claims its new Just Essentials range embarrasses shoppers with its bright yellow packaging.
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Is the reduced lack of trust in our food something to really worry about?
Professor Chris Elliott offers his two-cents on the recent news that trust in food among UK consumers is falling and whether this is media-fuelled nonsense or a cause for real concern.
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16 million Brits forced to cut food and essentials as a result of cost of living
As the cost of living remains at a startling high, an ONS survey has found that many of those living in Great Britain have had to make cuts to food and essentials, with those with disabilities and those living in deprived areas impacted drastically.
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Over 8kg of MDMA found in pet food shipments
Two arrests have been made following the discovered of MDMA hidden in two separate shipments of pet food headed for Scotland, UK.
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How to make cultivated meat work in the UK
A new report highlights the benefits cultivated meat could provide to UK, but points to several key milestones which must be reached in order for these to be seized.
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Rushed FTA between UK and India may pose big health threat
A newly published report has outlined several recommendations for a safe trade deal with India, which it says if rushed could threatened UK pesticide standards and farming.
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Conflicting views on UK TfL junk food ban research
A new study has found that the TfL’s ban on advertising HFSS foods has made a huge dent in obesity numbers and is expected to save the NHS £218 million over the lifetime of the current population. But not everyone's so sure....
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Waitrose joins growing list of UK supermarkets scrapping ‘best befores’
British supermarket Waitrose has announced its intention to remove best before dates on almost 500 products this September in a bid to tackle food waste in the home.
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Tesco cuts multipack plastic for drinks
A major move from Tesco to reduce multipack plastic will provide customers will more choice - at the same value - when it comes to buying drinks.
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Ultra-processed food linked with increased risk of dementia
Scientists have identified a possible link between ultra-processed food and an increased risk of dementia…but the good news is a healthier diet could decrease the risk too.
