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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.
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USDA proposes stricter Salmonella standards for poultry
The USDA's FSIS has proposed stricter regulations to reduce Salmonella contamination in raw poultry products, aiming to enhance food safety and decrease foodborne illnesses.
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“A product of its time”: Behind the scenes of monk fruit decoctions “not novel” ruling
With the FSA confirming that monk fruit decoctions are “not novel” foods, David Thorrold sat down with New Food to explain the process behind the ruling and his visions for the future of this natural sweetener.
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Gourmey seeks cultivated foods approval in five key markets
Gourmey has filed applications in the U.S., Singapore, the UK, Switzerland and the European Union for approval of the sale of its cultivated foie gras.
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How will the 2024 U.S. presidential election impact UK food security?
Here, Dr Clive Black considers how the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election may impact food security across the UK, and offers his thoughts on the potential changes and challenges that the new Labour government may face.
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Are vegetable oils the biggest food fraud risk?
Professor Chris Elliott delves into why vegetable oils are particularly prone to food fraud, examining historical cases, current vulnerabilities, and potential solutions.
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Is now the time for a UK food policy reform?
Here, Dr Clive Black advocates for a comprehensive UK food system overhaul, emphasising the need for coordinated government strategy when it comes to food policy.
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Episode 55: Diving into cultivated fish developments
Food to Go is back and this episode, Grace Galler sits down with Roee Nir, Co-Founder and CEO of Forsea Foods to find out how the company is using groundbreaking cell-cultivation technology, developing sustainable eel unagi, and their plans for market expansion and future innovations.
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Meatly makes history with first European cultivated meat sale authorisation
Regulatory approval has been given to Meatly, making it the first European company to be authorised to sell cultivated meat.
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Labour’s six food pledges: From trade to junk food ads
Here, AIMS’ Tony Goodger outlines Labour's economic growth and food security pledges from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's first Cabinet meeting.
