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Recall Roundup: Spotlight on undeclared allergens
In our latest instalment of Recall Roundup we highlight food and beverage recalls involving undeclared allergens in the UK and US.
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Tesco stuffing taken off shelves as it may contain moths
Supermarket giant Tesco is recalling a certain type of its stuffing mix due to a “possible presence of moths”.
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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.
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Our responsibility to the future of pet care
Elise Malandain discusses shifting pet parenting trends and the need for sustainable nutrition, and digital advancements, reflecting a deep bond between pets and owners.
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How are consumers changing their festive food choices?
Research has revealed that a quarter of UK adults will be scaling back their Christmas meal this year due to the current financial pressures.
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24 employees made redundant as VBites falls into administration
VBites, a vegan food company owned by Heather Mills, ex-wife of Paul McCartney, has fallen into administration blaming “rising raw material costs and energy prices”, reports reveal.
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Chefs and cultured meat: A recipe for culinary revolution
Sharing insights from CMS23, Philip Saneski reveals the collaborative journey of chefs and cultured meat firms, pioneering innovations and forging a sustainable culinary landscape to spark consumer interest.
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51 percent of consumers “highly concerned” about food affordability
The FSA’s latest report has revealed the number of people “highly concerned” about the affordability of food has almost doubled in the past three years.
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Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens
In this instalment of Recall Roundup, we highlight food recalls in the UK and US including a popular chocolate being recalled due to it containing pieces of rubber.
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FSA urges consumers not to buy fake Wonka and Prime bars
Members of the public have been warned by the FSA to not buy or eat fake Wonka or Prime chocolate bars as they are potentially “unsafe to eat”.
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Making raw chocolate mainstream
New Food’s Grace Galler speaks to Kris McGowan about the birth of The Raw Chocolate Company and its mission to create chocolate that is “better for our tummies, better for farmers and better for the environment”.
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Decoding the natural product demand puzzle
Data shows there’s growing consumer demand for natural foods, but despite many attempts to clarify what 'natural' means, to consumers and to the industry, there's still much confusion. Applied Futurist Tom Cheesewright explores what consumers are actually looking for when it comes natural and how ingredients like almonds can help…
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Trading Standards expert wins consumer protection award
Alison Richardson from Staffordshire County Council’s Trading Standards has won the Megan Lee Hero Award at the Chartered Trading Standards Institute.
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FSA to discuss Owen’s Law proposals
The Food Standards Agency will be discussing the proposals made in Owen’s Law at its next Board meeting in December.
