Harnessing AI and innovation for global food safety
Professor Chris Elliott highlights new innovations and new approaches that are joining the dots for a united food-safe future.
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GLP-1 supplements for weight management: what Vitafoods Europe 2025 taught us
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) supplements stole the spotlight at Vitafoods Europe 2025 in vibrant Barcelona (20-22 May). The undeniable impact of GLP-1 agonists on global health and nutrition left no seat unclaimed, as the only appetite left unsuppressed was for clarity on how the drug will shape the nutraceuticals industry.
UK food policy – let’s discuss
There is no time to waste in turning the tide on the UK’s failing food system, as Dr Clive Black, former Head of Food Policy at the NFU, asserts in his ongoing call for a Minister for the Food System.
Digitalising pest management: the new frontier for smarter food and drink production
For the food and drink manufacturing sector, managing pest issues is a fundamental pillar in supporting robust operational practices. Here, John Stewart at Pelsis Group reveals how digitalisation can enhance traditional pest control measures for more timely and precise intervention when it’s needed.
Big news for small businesses in the fight against food fraud
Professor Chris Elliott reveals a long-awaited resource that could tip the balance in the UK’s ongoing battle against food fraud, and this time thousands of small businesses stand to benefit.
Rebels of a different kind: the sustainable baking movement behind Step and Stone
Ruth Davison from Our Carbon speaks with the Co-founder and CEO of the ethical platform Different Kind, Liz Warner, about why they are the ‘rebels of retail’.
Ultra-processed foods are harming our health — and they’re still being sold
We’ve all heard the warnings about ultra-processed foods, but following findings from a major international study, Louise Monaghan can keep quiet no longer.
When predictions start to become a grim reality, food-fraud style
With ears to the ground, Professor Chris Elliott reveals some concerning reports of major international food safety breaches; giving credence to his despondent forecasts.
Food4Education’s scalable hunger relief solution transforming African classrooms
On World Hunger Day, this instalment of Ingredients for Change champions the simple yet groundbreaking strategy for feeding school children daily, as part of durable public infrastructure. New Food spoke with Wairimu Nyandia to learn how a social enterprise in Kenya has transformed lives.
It takes an education in systems thinking to mend a broken system
Passionate advocate for sustainability and equitable nutrition for all, Lise Colyer, Exec Director, OmniAction, educates us on the missing lynchpin of system improvement.
Resilience by design: transforming food systems for tomorrow
No man is an island – and no island is either. Our global food system needs urgent help. Transforming food systems to build climate resilience is no longer optional: it’s vital. Hilton Foods’ Tom Maidment believes the tools must be data-driven, holistic and uniquely tailored to individual farms...
The US-UK trade deal versus UK food standards: compromises or kept promises?
Should we be pleased with the outcome of last week’s transatlantic trade negotiations? Chris Elliott gives his take on the landmark trade deal that is tiptoeing where many feared to tread.
Portion control is the answer to the food industry’s energy challenge
The food industry’s move towards more sustainable manufacturing techniques alongside ongoing investment into power-hungry assets is placing increasing strain on the sector’s energy supply. David Bean, Business Development Group Manager at Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems Division, says the answer lies in developing greater flexibility behind the meter.
Ultra-processed foods: what everyone’s missing
Health activist Steve Bennett unites the puzzle pieces to reveal why ultra-processed foods are so damaging to health. Suggesting sensible steps for manufacturers and consumers alike, he relates how we can regain control of our diets and live healthier lives.
Food security in the Trump era: risks and opportunities
We are living in VUCA times – a phrase that describes the volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous nature of today’s world. Here, Mark Driscoll reflects on the perilous challenges presented by President Trump on global food security due to policy shifts affecting trade, community feeding programmes, international aid, agriculture and…
