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Salmonella strains evade plant defences, posing food safety risk
Types of bacteria are circumventing plant defences, causing an increased risk of foodborne illnesses, researchers have warned.
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How will the food and drink industry embrace technology?
Covid-19 has accelerated the deployment of technology in the global food and drink supply chain. Here, tech expert, Paul Cuatrecasas explains how…
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Organic food and drink thrives in lockdown
The demand for organic has reached a three-year high, according to the Soil Association.
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Why are meat factories a coronavirus hotspot?
Professor Chris Elliott discusses the recent surge in COVID-19 outbreaks within meat factory environments.
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Are changes to EU alcohol taxes unfair?
The preliminary adoption of the revised EU excise structurers Directive means the structural discrimination between different alcoholic beverage categories will further widen, argues SpiritsEUROPE’s Director General.
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Lack of food security results in disabled man’s death
Charities say that disabled man starved to death as he was unable to access food supplies.
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Safety in the face of a pandemic
New Food's Editor discovers how some major players in the market are protecting their employees during the COVID-19 crisis and the concerns some have expressed over food supply and safety.
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NDC Technologies’ Products Are in the Fight Against COVID-19
NDC Technologies, a leading global provider of intelligent, connected measurement and control solutions, is deemed an “essential business” and plays a vital role in enabling its customers to produce the necessary goods used in the fight against COVID-19.
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Link between good vitamin K status and COVID-19 recovery could drive prune sales
Prunes have seen a rise in exports globally and the California Prune Board are hopeful a recent study could push demand even higher.
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UK Government pledges to help agriculture, food and drink industries “bounce back”
In a jointly led plan, Defra and DIT have set out measures which intend to support the UK food and beverage industry - including farming - as it eases out of lockdown.
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PepsiCo makes strides towards sustainability targets
In its 2019 Sustainability Report, the company outlines the positive measures it has been implementing and its progress towards these goals.
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Over 1,500 workers in German meat factory infected with covid
A Tönnies meat packaging plant has been struck by COVID-19, which has allegedly resulted in strong criticism from Germany's labour minister and re-closures of schools and daycare centres.
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Meat processing giant announces COVID-19 outbreak
Tyson puts protective measures in place following series of covid outbreaks, while China suspends imports of poultry products from its Springdale plant.
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Unhealthy eating habits driven by stress, anxiety, tiredness and boredom
A British Nutrition Foundation survey explores how COVID-19 has impacted our eating habits and activity levels since UK lockdown commenced.
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Are food manufacturers being neglected by British government?
New report says further support from the UK and devolved governments is vital to sustain manufacturers supplying the hospitality and food service market.
