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How are consumers changing their festive food choices?
Research has revealed that a quarter of UK adults will be scaling back their Christmas meal this year due to the current financial pressures.
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24 employees made redundant as VBites falls into administration
VBites, a vegan food company owned by Heather Mills, ex-wife of Paul McCartney, has fallen into administration blaming “rising raw material costs and energy prices”, reports reveal.
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Chefs and cultured meat: A recipe for culinary revolution
Sharing insights from CMS23, Philip Saneski reveals the collaborative journey of chefs and cultured meat firms, pioneering innovations and forging a sustainable culinary landscape to spark consumer interest.
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Lidl scraps “Use By” dates on all own brand milk and yoghurts
Discount retailer Lidl GB has committed to changing the labelling of certain dairy products in a bid to prevent food waste.
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51 percent of consumers “highly concerned” about food affordability
The FSA’s latest report has revealed the number of people “highly concerned” about the affordability of food has almost doubled in the past three years.
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Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens
In this instalment of Recall Roundup, we highlight food recalls in the UK and US including a popular chocolate being recalled due to it containing pieces of rubber.
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FSA urges consumers not to buy fake Wonka and Prime bars
Members of the public have been warned by the FSA to not buy or eat fake Wonka or Prime chocolate bars as they are potentially “unsafe to eat”.
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Making raw chocolate mainstream
New Food’s Grace Galler speaks to Kris McGowan about the birth of The Raw Chocolate Company and its mission to create chocolate that is “better for our tummies, better for farmers and better for the environment”.
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FSA to discuss Owen’s Law proposals
The Food Standards Agency will be discussing the proposals made in Owen’s Law at its next Board meeting in December.
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Recall roundup: Sulphites and contamination
In this instalment of Recall Roundup we highlight food recalls that have occurred in the UK and US, including Tesco recalling garden peas that contain an unknown type of berry.
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Mastering turkey safety this Thanksgiving
To mark Thanksgiving, New Food is sharing insight on best practices when purchasing and preparing turkey to serve to your loved ones this holiday season.
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Reshaping CBD: Meeting FSA’s revised standards
As the UK's CBD market surges, Steve Brownett Gale discusses evolving regulations for safety and dosage and shares how retailers and manufacturers must adapt as consumers navigate changes.
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Recall Roundup: Spotlight on allergens
Undeclared allergens In the UK, Tesco is recalling its Plant Chef Sweet Potato & Chickpea Tikka Masala as it may contain milk that is not declared on the label. The product comes in a pack size of 400g and has the batch code L23215S. The best before date to look…
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Stepping up to the plate: Antonia Braun
In this series, we speak to dynamic voices in the food industry, showcasing individuals who are embracing new responsibilities and unveiling their visions for the sector.
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Food inflation makes significant 2.1 percent drop
Data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed that food and non alcoholic beverage inflation has made a sharp drop down to 10.1 percent in October 2023.
