Contamination recalls cost money
Edward Haynes reveals how advanced sequencing technologies are assisting food companies in their mission to deliver quality products safely to consumers.
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Feeding the future: why UK food companies are betting on apprenticeships
As National Apprenticeship Week comes to a close, New Food’s Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell speaks to leading voices across the food industry to uncover how apprenticeships are not only transforming individual careers but also tackling critical skills shortages and future-proofing the sector.
Out of Africa – the future of global food security
Africa is often seen through the lens of food insecurity, but a quiet revolution is underway. Professor Chris Elliott explores how the continent could become a global food powerhouse.
Ensuring food safety through accurate traceability: why knowing your food’s origin matters
Alison Johnson at Food Forensics illustrates the importance of being proactive in assuring the safety of your product and how due diligence can be your saving grace.
Unlocking the future of smart vertical farming with automation
Vertical farming has an essential role to play in sustainability by cutting the distances from farm to fork, and feeding a growing population. However, as Schneider Electric’s Louise Liddiard reveals, it requires careful deployment to achieve the best return on investment.
Food authenticity – mitigating food crime risks and threats
Food fraud continues to pose significant risks to global supply chains, undermining consumer trust and public health. Sterling Crew, Chair of the Food Authenticity Network and a leading food safety advocate, explores strategies to mitigate these threats and safeguard food authenticity.
The science of perfect baking: how NIR technology elevates every batch
NIR spectroscopy is transforming baking, offering real-time insights into moisture, fat and protein levels to ensure consistency, reduce waste and improve product safety.
The European Food Fraud Community of Practice heralds a new era of food integrity
This week, Professor Chris Elliott reveals the launch of a new community initiative that aims to serve generous portions of safe honest food for Europe and beyond.
Yakult’s role in the gut health boom
Gut health pioneers Yakult have played a key role in asserting the importance of the gut microbiome to consumers. Here, New Food’s Ben Cornwell speaks with Reshma Patel at Yakult UK & Ireland to learn how the trailblazing brand is keeping pace with the proliferation of functional foods on the…
On food security the UK State is a joke
It could be argued that Clive Black is not entirely happy with the UK Government’s efforts to improve the food industry…
Navigating duty hikes: strategies for distillery process efficiency
The increase in alcohol duty rates alongside energy cost rises in recent years have been a heavy burden for distilleries. Here, Craig Akers at Aggreko reveals some operational strategies to help alleviate the pressure.
A sober look at automation: catering to the low- and no-alcohol market in Dry January and beyond
As Dry January and alcohol-free beverages gain popularity, Stephen Hayes, Managing Director of Automation and control specialist Beckhoff UK, explains how automation can help beverage manufacturers cater to the low- and no-alcohol market.
What role does AI play in unlocking the food and drink sector’s £14bn growth opportunity?
The food and drink industry not only has the keys to unlock £14bn in value for the UK economy but the sector could also become a world-class case study for delivering economic growth through digital innovation, believes Tom Clayton, CEO at IntelliAM.
What does 2025 hold for food systems?
Reflecting on the challenges and opportunities in reshaping food systems, Richard Zaltzman, CEO of EIT Food, explores 2024's key lessons.
The UK Food Security Report 2024 – what’s important and what’s missing?
Professor Chris Elliott critiques the UK Food Security Report 2024, spotlighting three significant omissions impacting national and global food security.
