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Ÿnsect granted first approval of its kind
The AAFCO has granted Ÿnsect authorisation to use defatted mealworm proteins in dog nutrition. Find out more here…
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Aleph Farms makes history as world’s first cutlivated beef is approved for sale
The first non-chicken cultivated meat product has recieved a "no questions" letter from the Israeli Ministry of Health.
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Inquest reports fatal allergic reaction to takeaway pizza
17 January 2024 | By
According to reports, an inquest has heard that British man James Atkinson passed away following an allergic reaction to nuts “one hour after eating a slice of takeaway pizza”.
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Episode 47: The 2024 food safety preview
Josh and Grace sit down with Darin Detwiler to understand what the food sector has learned from past food safety scandals and what changes could make for a safer food system.
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Egg rules change in response to bird flu outbreaks
Eggs will no longer need to be labelled as barn eggs during mandatory housing measures in plans announced by Defra.
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What could Owen’s Law mean for the food industry?
With the FSA backing Owen’s Law, Juliet Moran considers how mandating allergy information on UK restaurant menus could improve safety for those living with food hypersensitivity.
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EIT Food appoints new CEO
Richard Zaltzman has been appointed as CEO of EIT Food and will be taking over from Dr Andy Zynga in January 2024.
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What’s on the menu? Five food trend predictions for 2024
The food and beverage industry is evolving, but what trends will shape the sector in the next 12 months? Find out New Food’s trend predictions here…
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Free school meals set to be extended for another 12 months
Mayor of London shares plans to allow all primary school children in London to have access to free school meals throughout the next academic year.
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Were food systems just a side dish at COP28?
Dr Lucy Wallace reflects on how the COP28 conference resulted in a landmark deal focusing on climate action but may have fallen short when it comes to transforming food systems.
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Environment Secretary backs “clearer labelling” for British produce
Steve Barclay, Environment Secretary, promises UK Government will “rapidly consult on clearer labelling” to tackle “unfairness created by misleading labelling and protect farmers and consumers”.
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Controversial meat law comes into effect in California
California’s controversial “Proposition 12” has come into full effect after a six month delay expired this week.
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The FDA Foods Coalition
Brian Ronholm and Roberta Wagner explain the reaction to the recent FDA restructuring and suggest where improvement still needs to be made.
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FSA says written allergy information should be a legal requirement
Following its December Board meeting, the FSA has confirmed that is backing the Owen’s Law campaign and believes written allergen information should be a legal requirement on menus, rather than just guidance.
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Episode 46: Unwrapping 2023…with Professor Chris Elliott
Josh and Grace take a look back at how 2023 fared for the food and beverage industry with Professor Chris Elliott and assess whether our trend predictions were spot-on or missed the mark.
