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Foreign Secretary pledges to support Nigeria’s agricultural sector
James Cleverly, the UK’s Foreign Secretary, has pledged to support Nigeria's agricultural sector in making it more resilient to climate change.
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Papa Johns adopts technology to ensure allergen safety
Papa Johns is adopting new allergen and error detection technology by LiberEat to bolster its existing allergen data processes in the UK.
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Tesco to sell food bank donation bags in 300 stores
Supermarket giant Tesco has announced that small donation pre-filled bags with items “most needed by food banks” will be available to buy and donate in 300 stores this summer.
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Protein diversification: a win for people and planet
Andy Zynga outlines why protein diversification is an “urgent necessity” in today’s world and why it benefits both people and the planet.
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Recall Roundup: Pathogens and undeclared allergens
In this week’s Recall Roundup we look at food recalls from the UK and US including mayonnaise being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
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PepsiCo and Walmart join forces to invest in farmers
PepsiCo and Walmart have launched a seven-year collaboration, pursuing $120 million worth of investments to support US and Canadian farmers.
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Food insecurity reaches 25 percent in parts of the UK
The FSA has released the results of a survey revealing levels of food insecurity reached 25 percent between October 2022 and January 2023 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Tesco and Harper Adams University to support future farmers
Hoping to allow future farmers to benefit from sustainability advice, Tesco and Harper Adams University have launched a new multi-year programme.
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Refocusing on quality to strengthen consumer trust
Christina Jackson outlines how the food industry can rebuild trust among quality-conscious consumers during the cost-of-living crisis.
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How resilient are US food supply chains?
Researchers have carried out a study that they claim improves understanding surrounding agri-food supply chain security in the US.
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Recall Roundup: Spotlight on undeclared allergens
In this instalment of Recall Roundup we look at food recalls in the UK and US due to allergens not being mentioned on the label.
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Is the wait nearly over for FDA updates?
Reporting on what Donald Prater from the FDA has to say about updates at the Administration, Grace Galler highlights key takeaways from his talk at IAFP 2023.
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Aspartame “possibly carcinogenic to humans”, confirms WHO
Today the World Health Organization has released the impacts of non-sugar sweetener aspartame and has confirmed that it is “possibly carcinogenic to humans”.
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US reported food insecurity rate hits 17 percent
According to data from the June Consumer Food Insights Report, food insecurity in the US has hit 17 percent, matching the rate in March 2022.
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Prime time for investigation? US Senator urges FDA action
In recent statements, Majority Leader for the United States Senate Chuck Schumer has urged the FDA to investigate Prime drinks for their “absurd caffeine content”.
