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UK flour to be fortified with folic acid to reduce serious birth defects by 20 percent
UK mandates folic acid fortification in non-wholemeal flour by 2026, aiming to prevent 200 birth defects annually and enhance public health.
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TraceGains reveals 2025 food & beverage industry predictions
The company forecasts key trends for 2025, highlighting the potential impact of ESG, AI, and regulatory shifts on the food industry.
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A golden opportunity to tackle obesity through food and drink policy
Mark Jones, partner and food and drink supply chain expert at law firm Gordons, examines the fallout from a new House of Lords report urging greater action to tackle obesity in England.
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An insult to the UK food trade
The UK has a very capable food industry from farm to fork; one of the best in the world, of which its society should be duly proud. But Dr Clive Black believes it’s not getting the support it deserves…
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UK Government urged by Lords committee to ‘fix our broken food system’
The House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has released a new report calling for a long-term strategy to address the obesity and health crisis in England.
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Grub forgotten
Dr Clive Black reflects on the plight of the UK food industry and its ever stymied position at the back of the priority queue.
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How harnessing induced resistance could ensure a sustainable and resilient food supply
Scientists advocate for a holistic crop protection strategy centred on induced resistance to combat pest evolution and minimise pesticide harm.
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UK Government’s African swine fever measures criticised by Dover Port Health Authority
Dover Port Health Authority warns that the Government's African swine fever measures could leave the UK vulnerable to a major disease outbreak.
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African swine fever outbreak in Europe prompts UK pork import ban
Immediate measures have been introduced to protect pig farmers and the industry from an ASF outbreak.
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An assessment of the 2024 Food Crime Strategic Assessment
Professor Chris Elliott examines the recent Food Crime Strategic Assessment, highlighting critical risks to the UK food system and the need for annual evaluations.
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Protecting every plate: insights from an American food safety expert at Food Integrity Global 2024
Here, renowned food safety expert Dr Darin Detwiler shares his experience and takeaways from Food Integrity Global 2024…
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Time for a UK food system industrial policy was yesterday, let’s press on!
Here, Dr Clive Black discusses the challenges the new Labour Government faces in addressing economic growth and food security in the UK. He argues for a more coordinated approach to the UK food system, proposing the creation of a dedicated Minister to oversee its evolution in a way that benefits…
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Von der Leyen receives recommendations for the future of EU agriculture
After seven months of negotiations, the European Commission has received a pivotal report from the Strategic Dialogue on the future of EU agriculture. The report outlines five key pillars to guide the transformation towards a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable agricultural system.
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UK Government urged to develop holistic national food security strategy
A new report is urging ministers to develop a national food security strategy that encompasses the entire food system, extending beyond farming to include manufacturing, logistics, and retail.
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US children now see fewer unhealthy food and drink ads, but exposure remains high
Despite a significant drop in food and drink ads during kids' TV shows, a study reveals that US children under 12 still see over 1,000 food-related ads annually, mostly for unhealthy products.
