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FDA launches Operation Stork Speed to improve infant formula safety
New FDA initiative tackles concerns over contaminants in baby formula, promising safer, more nutritious options for American families.
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NYU develops AI tool that reads your meal’s nutrition from a photo
NYU researchers develop a new AI tool that analyses food photos to calculate nutrition, offering an effortless way to monitor diets.
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Unilever’s Future Menus report uncovers the secret to attracting Gen Z diners
Unilever Food Solutions’ Future Menus report reveals how chefs can attract Gen Z diners and maximise loyalty through personalisation and global flavours.
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IFST and Campden BRI panel explore the future of reformulation
At the IFST and Campden BRI forum, representatives from Waitrose and Costa Coffee, alongside industry experts, presented a range of strategies for addressing ultra-processed foods. The discussion covered differing definitions and explored alternatives to traditional reformulation.
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UK’s “fastest growing beer trend since craft” sees 250 percent surge
Fruit-led brews are taking over the UK beer market, with Tesco reporting a 250 percent sales increase as demand for lighter, refreshing styles soars.
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Recall Roundup: TK Maxx, ADM and enoki mushrooms
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (7-13 March 2025), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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Too Good To Go distribute 100,000 surplus food parcels in just four months
Too Good To Go and CEVA Logistics have reached a major milestone, successfully distributing 100,000 surplus food parcels in just four months, helping to reduce food waste and support sustainable manufacturing practices across the UK and Europe.
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The illegal meat timebomb ticking louder and louder but the government has cloth ears….
The UK's illegal meat crisis is spiralling out of control. Professor Chris Elliott warns that government inaction risks devastating consequences for food safety and farming.
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Lab-grown food could hit UK supermarket shelves by 2027
Lab-grown meat, dairy and sugar could be available to UK consumers within two years, as the Food Standards Agency looks to accelerate its approval process for cell-cultivated products.
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Recall Roundup: Nestlé cereal choking hazard and US vegetable mix botulism risk
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (28 February- 6 March 2025), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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Salmonella outbreak linked to raw alfalfa sickens over 500 in Europe
ECDC and EFSA warn at-risk groups to avoid eating raw alfalfa while the investigation into the widespread Salmonella outbreak continues.
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Misconceptions and the path to informed food sustainability
Sustainability is not a mere corporate checkbox; it’s an opportunity to innovate. Gioia Zagni from Klimato reveals why companies that rethink agriculture, minimise waste and explore alternative ingredients will shape the future of food sustainability.
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Skipping breakfast linked to poorer academic performance in children
Children who skip breakfast may be missing more than just their morning meal — they could also be missing out on better test results, according to new research.
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Food Standards Agency unveils new allergen communication ‘expectations’ for UK food businesses
The FSA is updating its best practice guidance on food allergen information for food businesses to ensuring greater safety and inclusion for customers with food hypersensitivities.
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Third of children set to be overweight or obese by 2050, study warns
A shocking new study has forecast that by 2050, one in three children and adolescents across the globe will be overweight or obese, with drastic increases expected within just the next five years. Experts warn urgent action is needed now to avoid an irreversible public health crisis.
