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This week's quickfire news roundup includes a warning over potential food terrorism in the UK and a suspected Salmonella outbreak impacting pork scratchings.
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Down with foodborne pathogens and antimicrobial resistance!
Following the announcement of £19.2 million for a cross-government surveillance project to protect public health, the FSA’s Chief Scientific Advisor Professor Robin May explains why it is needed.
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Food prices are going to rise – and rise substantially
Professor Chris Elliott looks at the current and future issues the food sector faces and criticises the UK government’s intervention – or lack of – in helping us overcome these obstacles.
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Why has Mcdonald’s run out of milkshakes?
As McDonald’s announces it has run out of milkshakes in its GB restaurants, it’s time to ask why the UK is running out of some food items – is it Brexit or the pandemic?
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Are US fruit and vegetables the products of forced labour?
How much of our food is produced as a result of forced labour? A new study has suggested that a large proportion of US fruit and vegetables fall into the “high risk” category of being produced through forced labour.
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Food integrity in the global supply chain
Sharing exclusive insights gleaned from Food Integrity 2021, Liz Colebrook from Mars Incorporated reflects on the role that regulation plays on the international food safety stage.
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Sourcing tea with care
Following the publication of its progress report on its responsible sourcing programme, New Food offers an overview of how Twinings is making positive change within the communities of its supply chain.
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A hands-on approach and radical transparency
As the origin and journey of our food and drink becomes ever more important, the industry will find itself under the scrutinising gaze of the consumer as they demand total transparency.
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Expert insight and updates on brewing & beverages
Whether you're interested in finding out about the challenges of the tea supply chain and what big players like Twinings are doing to help, or learning more about the recent EU-US trade spat on spirits, we have you covered...
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New Food Issue 4 2021
Issue 4 2021 of New Food is now available to read online, featuring stories on food safety and beverages, plus an interview with Victory Hemp on the potential new meat analogue to watch!
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Will labour shortages break the British meat industry?
Nan Jones, Technical Policy Manager at the British Meat Processors Association, discusses the chronic labour shortage the meat sector is facing and asks why the situation has come to this.
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What’s eating away at UK consumers?
Following the publication of ‘Wave 2’ from its ‘Food and You 2’ survey, the FSA’s Lucy King highlights the key learnings.
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We need an AgTech revolution
Against the backdrop of devastating forest fires and floods, coupled with the food accessibility challenges Covid brought to light, Her Excellency Mariam Almheiri calls for a worldwide AgTech revolution to secure humanity's survival.
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The challenges and necessity of tea authenticity
This week’s Chris Corner delves into the issue of tea fraud, with Professor Chris Elliott highlighting why this drink is a particularly tricky one to validate.
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Food Emissions 50 launched to boost transparency around climate goals
Ceres is particularly focussing on scope 3 emissions, which are emissions caused indirectly by an organisation in the value chain.
