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FDA approves first drug for treatment of peanut allergies
Treatment with the drug - Palforzia - may be initiated in individuals ages four through 17 years with a confirmed diagnosis of peanut allergy.
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Local authorities find one in five food samples contain undeclared allergens
Approximately 20 percent of samples tested by local authorities in the UK contained potentially dangerous hidden allergens, according to research by Unchecked.uk and the Times.
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A safer, more transparent food system
New Food recently attended the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) first 2020 Board Meeting to hear how it will manage the inevitable changes coming to the UK’s food systems, and ensure not only a smooth transition, but a securer supply chain.
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Are you confident in the safety of our food?
Ahead of speaking at Food Integrity, Bethan Grylls, Editor of New Food, interviews innocent drinks’ Central Technical Team Leader, Konstantina Karagkika, about the pressures on industry and how the company looks to identify and prevent risks to its supply chain.
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Pret A Manger pleads not guilty after severe allergy complaint
Bristol Crown Court reportedly heard a customer suffered a severe allergic reaction to sesame in a curried chickpea and mango sandwich on 26 November 2017.
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The challenges and opportunities of cold plasma for the agri-food industry
In a society where consumers are fed stories a plenty about contamination, fraud and miscommunicated allergens in their food, the need for consumer trust in the food supply chain has never been greater. In a bid to get ahead of social media scepticism, Chris Elliott and Connor Black outline why…
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Recall roundup: cheese, salad, brownie and plant-based products
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
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EHL Ingredients predicts food industry trends for 2020
Meat-free and plant-based innovations, health, wellbeing and mindful eating, convenience, traceability and allergen awareness are tipped to be the top food trends for 2020, according to EHL Ingredients.
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New Food Issue 6 2019
Issue 6 2019 of New Food is available to read online, featuring stories on Food Safety, Ingredients, CBD, Cannabis & Hemp and much more...
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Almost half of imported Asian food found with undeclared allergens
When testing 50 packaged foods from six Asian grocery stores in Melbourne, researchers from James Cook University found that 46 percent of them contained undeclared allergens.
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Recall roundup: Romaine lettuce, coleslaw, meatballs and waxberries
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
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Food intolerances and sprouted brown rice
Food intolerances are considered to be more widespread than food allergies worldwide. Here, Franco Vessio, Co-Founder of MozzaRisella, explores how brown rice offers a food tolerance-suitable solution, as well as provides balanced nutritional value.
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Roquette launches new plant-based proteins from peas and fava beans
Roquette has announced the expansion of its range of premium plant-based proteins for the meat alternative sector at Food Ingredients Europe on 3-5 December 2019. This further offer will be supporting the development of new opportunities for plant-based food innovators.
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Allergens: the challenges of the Food Information Regulations 2019
Natasha’s Law has been brought forward with the best of intentions. However, it is said to raise questions in terms of implementation and whether it is the best way to protect consumers. How can businesses, especially small independent operators, comply? Bob Witney discusses.
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Recall roundup: soup, honey, tuna and chicken fried rice
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
