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US Judge issues restraining order to halt “oppressive child labour”
A Nebraskan Judge has issued a restraining order following the discovery of "oppressive child labour" during a USDOL investigation.
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USDA invests $50 million to strengthen school meals
To ensure that schools are nutritiously feeding children, the USDA has launched a healthier school meals initiative with a $50 million grant.
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Poll majority believes factory farming prioritises profits
Poll results reveal that 62 percent of global respondents think that factory farming puts profits ahead of the health of those who consume animal products.
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Food business operator fined for allergy breach
A UK food business operator has been fined for serving a dish containing nuts to a customer with a peanut allergy.
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Food Vision 2030: Is Ireland about to export its leadership?
Ireland has a new food strategy, and it is hoping it will change not only the Irish food and beverage system, but act as a guide for other nations to follow.
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To GE or not to GE? That is the question
Bert Popping and Carmen Diaz-Amigo address the food safety concerns centred around gene editing food, and assess the difference between GE and GMO and the technologies used.
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UK Ministers urged to provide cold chain reassurance
The Cold Chain Federation has written to various members of the UK Government seeking urgent reassurance that the cold chains will be treated as a critical industry beyond March 2023.
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Zayn Malik demands immediate action on free school meals
Singer Zayn Malik has written to the UK Prime Minister asking for immediate action to be taken regarding free school meals.
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CBD – the touted cure-all with huge potential, but is it safe?
Cannabis expert, Shomi Malik, summarises the current regulations around CBD in the EU, UK and US, and the current science available around its safety.
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Food safety in a post-Brexit UK
Erik Millstone examines the precarious nature of food safety in the UK after the Brexit referendum and points out that prevention is always better than cure.
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Recall roundup: Salmonella and allergen alerts
This week's roundup of all the crucial product recalls includes a Salmonella alert, plus recalls relating to foreign objects and allergens.
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How is the bird flu outbreak affecting the UK?
Over the past year, avian influenza outbreaks have erupted over the UK. With the Government ordering all birds to be housed, New Food’s Grace Galler speaks to various names in the food industry to understand how bird flu has impacted poultry professionals.
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Russia makes U-turn on grain deal
Less than a week after backing out of grain deal involving Ukraine, Russia has resumed its part in the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
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Why food allergies should be seen as a business opportunity, not a threat
Director and Founder of AllergyCompanions.com, Liljia Polo-Richards, highlights how a change of perspective can benefit both consumers and businesses.
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“All birds to be housed” as bird flu cases climb
The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer is set to introduce a housing order across England to prevent the spread of avian influenza.
