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Five ways to improve global food systems
A series of “action tracks” led by global experts have been announced as part of 2021's UN Food Systems Summit.
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Brexit issues must be urgently addressed for meat sector, says BMPA
Unless a number of key issues are urgently addressed, £1.2 billion of annual meat exports will be at risk along with thousands of jobs in the meat and livestock sector, according to BMPA.
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Risk assessing new suppliers in the COVID-19 era
Barbara Hirst, Food Safety and Quality Consultant, and Marta Ahijado, Head of Food R&D at RSSL, discuss how risk assessment strategies are being reshaped by the pandemic and why analytical testing is more important than ever.
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Network of AI centres to be built across US to accelerate agrifood research
This national network of Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes is said to represent the nation's most significant federal investment in AI research and workforce development to date.
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There is more change to come for the food sector
In a reflective piece, Gideon Ashworth looks back at the change industry has had to endure and urges professionals to remain focused on the fundamentals of safe, quality and compliant food whilst keeping an eye on the change to come…
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FDA and OSHA publish checklist to assist food industry during COVID-19
The checklist aims to serve as a quick reference to help the food industry assess and react to situations brought on by COVID-19.
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Getting back to business in the ‘new normal’
Michael Jackson, Head of Regulatory Compliance, FSA, tells New Food all about its latest campaign to help businesses get back on their feet.
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Scottish poultry facility closed with “immediate effect” due to COVID cluster
2 Sisters said the temporary move was "the responsible action to take" in order to prevent further transmission.
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Food we can trust – making it happen
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Chief Executive, Emily Miles, discusses the importance of trust and collaboration in the first of a new regular column.
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High-tech food manufacturing campus to be launched in UK
The campus will combine food production facilities with shared utilities, amenities and services, and aims to act as a global hub for innovative, sustainable food manufacturing.
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FDA announces new round of funding to support food safety education
The funding will support food safety targeted outreach, education and training at the University of Arkansas Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative and the National Farmers Union.
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Remaining agile through tough times
Paul Baker, Founder of bakery brand St Pierre Groupe, explains the importance of adaptability in order for businesses to thrive in the food sector, particularly in light of the current global crisis.
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Canadian Governments to help agri-food industry mitigate spread of COVID-19
The Governments of Canada and Manitoba have announced a new $3 million programme to support agri-food and agri-product processors, food distributors and agri-food industry organisations during the next stage of the pandemic.
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Dispute over meat sector working conditions
Unite the Union says working conditions within the meat sector have contributed to an increase in COVID-19 cases, but according to the BMPA, these claims are misleading and, in some cases, false.
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BMPA report suggests solutions to meat workforce challenges
The report offers a list of recommendations for Government to consider for the short-, medium- and long-term to help alleviate labour shortages and workforce challenges in the British meat sector.
