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Recall roundup: protein snacks, Doritos, pesto and chicken burritos
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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Neogen launches first crossbred beef heterosis test
Heterosis, hybrid vigor, or outbreeding enhancement is said to be the improved or increased function of any biological quality in a hybrid offspring, which can potentially alter the dominance and over-dominance hypothesis in cattle.
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“Most realistic” plant-based steak revealed by Spanish company
A Spanish company is calling its new plant-based steak the ‘most realistic’ to date.
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Research finds sugar content in soft drinks drops by 29 percent in UK
New research suggests that individual soft drink companies in the UK are making a sizeable contribution to sugar reduction, with eight out of the top 10 companies reducing the sugar content of their products by 15 percent or more.
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FDA, USDA and EPA launch website for agriculture biotech regulation
The goals of this website are to provide enhanced customer service to innovators and developers, while ensuring Americans have access to safe and reliable food, and can learn more about the safe use of biotechnology innovations.
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Contaminates in CBD and ensuring consumer safety
In light of increasing consumer interest in CBD edibles, Stephen Goldman and Ian Jessup of PhytaTech highlight several important safety hurdles that companies must navigate to ensure safe products for its customers.
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Can food surface texture change consumer perceptions about healthiness?
Previous studies are said to have shown that packaging, labelling and the texture of a cup or plate can alter people's perception of food, but a new study has looked at how a food product itself can be perceived differently depending on its appearance.
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Report reveals UK consumers’ views on current food safety standards
The Lloyd's Register report, compiled from online research of 1,000 UK consumers in August 2019, claims that one in three UK shoppers are questioning the safety of their food.
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Innovating with sweeteners and sugar alternatives
In an era that is waging war on sugar, a range of companies have started to experiment with sugar alternatives. Jaclyn Bowen explores.
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Recall roundup: pesto, vegetable gyozas and sandwiches
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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Are consumers concerned about their immunity?
Based on FMCG Gurus' 'The Impact of Immunity – Global Report 2020', Will Cowling explores how the results reflect a consumer shift towards a focus on immunity when considering diet.
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EFSA identifies welfare issues with EU farmed rabbits
Rabbits are said to be the second most farmed species in the EU, and although there are rules stipulating standards for the protection of farmed animals, including rabbits, there is no species-specific legislation protecting the welfare of farmed rabbits in the EU.
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Action on Salt survey finds “inconceivable” salt levels in bacon products
The survey reportedly found that 86 percent of the tested bacon products contained salt levels equal to or greater than levels found in seawater.
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The evolving reformulation of ingredients
Susan Brownlow looks at how the role of food ingredient formulation is adapting to meet fast-evolving consumer demands.
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Using consumer preference in company development
Analysing what motivates people in their food and drink choices is a useful tool when approaching product development. Mike Hughes presents research into current consumer preferences, highlighting where companies must focus in order to gain market trust and ultimate success.
