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Episode 39: Eid Special
Josh and Grace put some food-related questions to Zara Mohammed, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain, to celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
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Veganism: truths and misconceptions around allergens
Liljia Polo-Richards explains why it’s important to distinguish between vegan and other free from options when it comes to serving hypersensitive consumers.
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Government lifts bird housing restrictions
The UK Government has lifted the mandatory bird housing rule for poultry and captive birds across England and Wales.
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Aleph Farms launches new cultivated meat product
Didier Toubia, CEO and Co-founder of Aleph Farms, reveals the fascinating manufacturing process behind it and offer reassurance to regulators.
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The FSA: Caught between a rock and a hard place
Professor Chris Elliott examines the performance of the Food Standards Agency in the UK’s food system after criticism was levelled at the regulator following an ongoing food fraud case.
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Frank Yiannas joins Chipotle’s Food Safety Advisory Council
Yiannas was most recently Deputy Commissioner of Food Policy and Response at the FDA, but has also worked at Walmart and Disney.
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Our latest US industry report: State of the Industry
State of the Industry is a new food and beverage report that provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the industry.
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UK and EU to open doors for Malaysian insect producer
The Ministry of Agriculture has granted Nutrition Technologies permission to export its insect meal and oil from Malaysia into EU and UK markets.
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“Nobody should be complacent” as meat investigation continues
As a live investigation continues into “alleged food fraud”, Nick Allen from the BMPA explains why it is important for the industry to place a greater emphasis on "prevention rather than prosecution".
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More of the ugly iceberg has surfaced
Professor Chris Elliott reflects on the unfurling food fraud scandal and make some suggestions for a more rigorous auditing process.
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FDA unveils national infant formula market strategy
The FDA has outlined an immediate national strategy that has been created to increase the resilience of the infant formula market in the US.
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FSA asks for guidance on “may contain” allergen labels
The Food Standards Agency has asked for views and advice for how and when to apply for precautionary allergen labelling on food packaging.
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Listeria death linked to UK cheese recall
The Food Standards Agency has confirmed that one person has died as a result of a Listeria outbreak in Baronet soft cheese.
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Sesame: the latest top allergen on the block
Dr Ruchi Gupta explains why the recent decision to declare sesame as a top allergen in the US will help so many consumers to live and eat more safely.
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Three arrests made in food fraud investigation
The NFCU has said that three arrests have been made following an unannounced visit to a premises linked to a food fraud investigation.
