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New survey finds huge variation of salt levels in bread worldwide
A new survey by World Action on Salt and Health (WASH), based at Queen Mary University of London, has revealed the levels of salt content in bread.
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Optional alcohol labelling “unacceptable” according to consumer group
Alcohol industry have submitted proposals that will help it self-regulate the provision nutritional information about its products to consumers, but the question of where this information is presented has ruffled some feathers.
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EU step up fight against food fraud with “Knowledge Centre”
Responding to consumer concerns about food quality and food fraud, the European Commission has launched a "Knowledge Centre", operated by the Joint Research Centre.
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Beef with cultured meat: US Cattlemen’s Association in labelling row
As cultured meat appears increasingly promising, anxieties are coming to the surface over how consumers will be able to distinguish between beef harvested in the 'traditional manner' and waves of alternatives.
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Compulsory labelling system would help diabetics manage condition
The UK food service industry should use a standardised food labelling system, such as the nutritional traffic lights seen on packaging, according to a survey asking diabetics what would help them manage their condition better.
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French retailer joins the blockchain revolution with eggs, mince and more
Chicken has been plucked as the first product to go on blockchain in an innovative step by a major French retailer. More products, such as eggs and mince, are set to follow.
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Major confectioners to crowdsource ideas to help families snack responsibly
Mondelez International, Ferrero UK and Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK have thrown their weight behind Be treatwise, an initiative aimed at helping the nation have a balanced approach to treats.
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Endocrine Society ‘disappointed’ by FDA’s packaging chemical stance
The Endocrine Society has called the FDA's conclusion that BPA is safe for the currently authorised uses in food containers and packaging "premature".
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Food Fraud 2018: Four key challenges, says Prof Elliott
Food Fraud 2018 chairman Professor Chris Elliott's opening remarks set out the scale of the growing global food fraud threat.
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EU-wide investigation finds 428 unauthorised novel foods sold online
The results of a month-long push by the European Commission to encourage EU member states to become more involved in E-commerce has revealed 428 incidents of unauthorised novel foods sold online in Europe.
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New technique lasers graphene ID tags directly onto food
Scientists investigating the potential of using laser-induced graphene to electronically tag food have said that in the future the tag may double as a sensor to detect microorganisms in food.
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Half of Spanish restaurants serving fish that doesn’t match the menu
In the largest study of its kind to have taken place in Spain, researchers have found mislabelled fish in around half of restaurants involved in a survey.
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Irish food safety received three complaints every day over unfit food
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has revealed its 2017 figures, showing a 42 per cent increase in complaints relating to non-display of allergen information.
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How green is your ham and cheese? Study looks at the environmental impact of sandwiches
An all day breakfast runs up the same carbon tab as a 12-mile drive, but a home-made ham and cheese might be the way forward.
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Guidelines issued to help navigate the complexities of comparative nutrition
A trade body representing the food and drink industry in the UK has issued guidance tailored to helping food manufacturers make sense of comparative nutrition claims.
