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Meat carcasses sent to EU for butchering, says BMPA
The British Meat Processors Association has called on the UK Government to relax immigration rules in the short term, but also to put in place long term solutions to avoid shortages in the future.
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Nutrition and health claims on functional foods in the EU
As we see increasing interest in functional foods, Professor. Dr. Hans Verhagen offers an overview of current EU regulation with regards to health and nutrition claims.
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Everything you should know about food-grade lubricants
New Food hosted a roundtable with some of the leading experts within food-grade lubricants to gather some key facts around this essential product.
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Descheduling cannabis in the US
New Food's Bethan Grylls interviews Kaycha Labs’ Stephen Goldman on what federal legalisation of cannabis in the US would mean for the industry.
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Could cadmium in food be responsible for more allergic reactions?
Exposure to cadmium through food could have the potential to exacerbate allergic reactions, according to new research from Ohio State University.
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Autumn Budget 2021 reaction: a big win for the alcohol sector?
The alcohol sector looks to be the biggest winner from the Autumn 2021 Budget, though scratch beneath the surface and it seems like not all corners of the industry will benefit from the proposed policies.
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Recall roundup: Contaminated onions spark Salmonella fears
This week's recall roundup features a Salmonella alert across the US and Canada after onions imported from Mexico were found to be contaminated with the bacteria.
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60-second news – this week’s headlines delivered to you in one minute
USDA promises to get tough on Salmonella and UK food price hikes described as "terrifying" in this week's top headlines.
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Chicken farms breaking law millions of times a day, say animal rights groups
Animal advocacy groups are urging the UK Government to enforce laws that prohibit chickens from being carried by the legs, which they say leads to pain and distress before slaughter.
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USDA to revamp Salmonella prevention efforts
The USDA will seek feedback from the industry on current Salmonella control measures and will look to build on the latest science to reduce the number of Americans infected with Salmonella each year.
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An insider’s view of food crime
Chris Elliott recaps the biggest risks currently facing the food and drink sector, including organised crime, shortages and authenticity, and calls for more discussion around solutions.
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A milestone achievement to protect our future with salt
Dr Rudaba Khondker from the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) speaks about recent industry and regulatory progress in promoting the Iodized Salt Act, helping to combat vitamin deficiencies and improve health in Bangladesh.
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“Analyse the data” – top food chain actors urge Farm to Fork rethink
The group of European food chain organisations has urged the European Commission to rethink the Farm to Fork strategy so as not to destabilise the continent’s food supply.
