Ben Cornwell
Deputy Editor of New Food
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NewsThousands of pizza and focaccia breads recalled in US over metal contamination
Bakkavor recalls thousands of pizza and focaccia products across 10 US states after ingredient contamination raises potential risk of metal fragments.
NewsNestlé and United Nations University launch global academy to strengthen sustainable food systems expertise
Nestlé and the United Nations University establish World Food Academy to strengthen sustainable food systems knowledge and skills worldwide.
NewsGFSI launches updated framework to strengthen global food safety culture
New GFSI position paper introduces refined framework to help organisations globally embed measurable food safety culture and drive continuous improvement worldwide.
NewsFSA unveils plan to modernise UK food regulation system
Food Standards Agency sets out reforms to strengthen oversight, adapt regulation to changing food businesses and improve consumer transparency.
ArticleTurning data into insight: GFSI panel examines AI’s role in food safety risk detection
Food safety leaders at GFSI Vancouver say AI and advanced analytics are transforming how companies detect and prevent risks across global supply chains.
NewsNestlé-backed AI pilot cuts food waste and redistributes nearly 500,000 meals
Nestlé-backed AI pilot identifies surplus food in real time, helping manufacturers cut waste and redistribute nearly 500,000 meals.
NewsM&S reformulates cereals with natural ingredients and reduced sugar
Marks & Spencer revamps cereals using whole ingredients and natural sweetness, cutting sugar while expanding healthier breakfast options.
NewsHuel to be acquired by Danone in €1bn complete nutrition deal
Danone agrees deal to acquire UK complete nutrition brand Huel, strengthening its functional nutrition portfolio and supporting global growth.
NewsWheat bran breakthrough unlocks plant-based gel food applications
KTH research transforms wheat bran into plant-based hydrogels, offering new texture solutions and value streams for food manufacturers globally.
NewsIllegal ‘smokies’ trader pleads guilty in major NFCU case
An NFCU investigation has led to a guilty plea in a major illegal smokies case involving unsafe meat entering the UK food supply chain.
NewsMars Canada boosts production capacity and cuts energy use with $180m investment
Mars Canada completes $180m investment across four Ontario facilities, delivering capacity gains, energy reductions and modernised manufacturing operations.
NewsNestlé Waters & Premium Beverages achieves global water stewardship certification across all bottling sites
Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages becomes first in food and beverage industry to secure 100 percent Alliance for Water Stewardship certification, advancing water resilience through global partnerships and regeneration projects.
NewsDetecting trace pathogen levels does not always mean health risk, study finds
Researchers warn ultra-sensitive pathogen tests may trigger unnecessary recalls and food waste despite trace detections posing limited health risk.
NewsFSA report highlights future food technologies set to reshape UK diets by 2035
FSA and FSS report identifies emerging food technologies likely to reach UK consumers within a decade, signalling regulatory priorities ahead.
NewsHeineken launches 0.0 Ultimate alcohol-free beer with zero calories and zero sugar
Heineken expands its alcohol-free portfolio with Heineken 0.0 Ultimate, a zero alcohol, zero calorie and zero sugar beer.
NewsAston University and Mondelēz launch flavour filtration research partnership
New research partnership aims to develop membrane filtration technologies that enhance flavours, aromas and nutrients in food products.
OpinionTackling taste, cost and trust: insights from the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein 2026 Conference
A week on from the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein 2026 Conference in London, New Food Deputy Editor Ben Cornwell reflects on the ideas, debates and breakthroughs that defined the event and why the future of alternative proteins still hinges on three stubborn challenges: taste, cost and trust.
NewsCounterfeit wine and prosecco worth £500k seized in NFCU alcohol fraud investigation
FSA’s National Food Crime Unit seizes 67,000 counterfeit bottles and arrests suspect in major operation targeting fraudulent wine imports.
NewsMelt&Marble secures US self-affirmed GRAS status for fermented fat ingredient
The regulatory milestone clears the path for US sales of precision-fermented fat designed for meat, dairy, confectionery and bakery applications.
NewsEuropean Commission launches AI TraceMap tool to combat food fraud and outbreaks
The AI-powered TraceMap platform aims to speed detection of food fraud, contamination and outbreaks across EU agri-food supply chains.