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Weetabix shortage warnings issued as workers vote to strike
Weetabix has been accused by Unite of “fire and rehire” plans, while the cereal manufacturer says its ways of working have to evolve to remain competitive.
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How can we achieve Net Zero?
Following a virtual panel last week on how the food and drink sector can get to Net Zero, New Food’s Editor Bethan Grylls recaps the highlights, including the obstacles and the potential solutions.
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Kerry open new taste facility in Mexico
The new Kerry facility will help the company achieve its ambitious climate goals, including its aim to bring sustainable nutrition to two billion people by 2030.
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Life on Mars: creating a Martian food system
How would you go about building a food system on Mars? Three leading scientists look at the challenges presented by the Red Planet and explain why the exercise could be very relevant to Earth too.
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New Cannabis Industry Council (CIC) to “drive change” in UK’s CBD sector
The new industry body has red tape high up on its agenda, the reduction of which it says is crucial to growing the CBD industry in the UK.
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Recall roundup: Listeria monocytogenes recalls announced across US
There have been several recalls relating to Listeria monocytogenes in the US, while Aldi has announced a Salmonella-related recall in the UK.
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FSA compares international meat production methods
Rick Mumford, Head of Science, Evidence and Research at the Food Standards Agency (FSA) discusses a newly published report into meat production processes in the UK and other countries worldwide.
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Heinz ketchup to be made in the UK for first time in 20 years
Heinz sauces will be made in the UK for the first time in more than 20 years after Kraft Heinz announced plans for a multi-million pound investment in a Wigan manufacturing plant.
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Recall roundup: Pathogen recalls announced across the globe
Several supermarkets and manufacturers from Europe and the US have announced recalls relating to foodborne pathogens including Salmonella and E.coli.
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The Australian trade deal could crush UK farming sector
This week, Chris Elliott looks at the pending trade deal with Australia and warns that the UK’s farming sector might well be the sacrificial lamb, as he fears promises will be broken.
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Food fraud prevention strategy
In a comprehensive webinar, sponsored by LGC Standards, three specialists shared their expertise in the proficient prevention of food fraud, offering a global perspective on testing, monitoring and verification.
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Late strawberry season means bigger and juicier berries
British strawberry season officially kicks off today, with a later than usual start leading to bigger and juicier strawberries for UK consumers than they might normally find.
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Bird flu restrictions lifted across Great Britain but CVOs urge caution
Measures brought in to curb the spread of avian flu last winter were lifted over the weekend, though the Chief Veterinary Officers of Great Britain are urging bird keepers to remain vigilant.
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Nando’s takes on climate change
Following the introduction of its science-based targets in 2020, Nando's has announced its plans to go carbon neutral and how it intends to achieve its new goal.
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Mitigating mycotoxin risk in finished products
Jaclyn Bowen explains why mycotoxin mitigation is just as crucial as any other element of food safety management, and offers some helpful advice on how to deal with mycotoxin contamination.
