All articles by Ben Cornwell – Page 25
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NewsNew report highlights £14 billion untapped potential in UK food and drink manufacturing sector
UK food and drink manufacturing sector faces £14bn growth opportunity, but investment in technology, data and skills is crucial to unlock potential.
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NewsDemand for vegan options at events rises by 280 percent sparking a plant-based Christmas boom
New data suggests major five-year growth in UK demand for plant-based options at events, with festive vegan recipes also gaining popularity ahead of Christmas.
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Recall Roundup: animal matter contamination and undeclared allergens
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (8-14 November 2024), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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NewsUK flour to be fortified with folic acid to reduce serious birth defects by 20 percent
UK mandates folic acid fortification in non-wholemeal flour by 2026, aiming to prevent 200 birth defects annually and enhance public health.
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NewsMycoTechnology developing Honey Truffle Sweetener to meet growing demand for sugar reduction
New research highlights consumer demand for reduced sugar intake, prompting MycoTechnology to develop Honey Truffle Sweetener as a natural solution.
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NewsHeineken invests €45 million in new R&D centre to drive innovation and sustainability goals
Construction work has started on Heineken's new global R&D Centre in the Netherlands, set to open in mid-2025.
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NewsTraceGains reveals 2025 food & beverage industry predictions
The company forecasts key trends for 2025, highlighting the potential impact of ESG, AI, and regulatory shifts on the food industry.
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NewsAldi’s new sustainable beers give surplus bread and fruit a second life
The supermarket chain is making strides in tackling food waste with a new line of beers crafted from surplus food items.
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Recall Roundup: further US recalls linked to Listeria monoctyogenes
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (1-7 November 2024), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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NewsSuperMeat reaches cost parity milestone in cultivated chicken production
The cultivated meat company can now produce cultivated chicken at $11.79 per pound, marking a milestone in sustainable, commercially viable lab-grown meat production.
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NewsIFST and ProFSET host food engineering careers event for students at Mondelēz Bournville site
Over 80 university students visited Mondelēz’s Bournville factory to explore exciting engineering opportunities in the food and drink industry.
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NewsFood and Drink Federation release guidance to help manufacturers reduce food allergen incidents
The new guidance is designed to help manufacturers reduce allergen-related incidents and protect consumers with food hypersensitivities.
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NewsToo Good To Go launches ‘Parcels’ to tackle food waste at manufacturing stage
Too Good To Go’s new service aims to reduce surplus food waste by connecting FMCG brands directly with UK consumers.
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Recall Roundup: FGS Ingredients recall continues
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (25-31 October 2024), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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NewsChocolatier Godiva enhances product quality with self-cleaning filters to combat contamination risk
Chocolatier Godiva has upgraded its in-line filtration system to eliminate foreign body risks and ensure premium quality in every bite.
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NewsStarbucks ends non-dairy milk surcharge ahead of new holiday menu launch
Starbucks will eliminate the surcharge for non-dairy milk customisations, making plant-based milk options more accessible from 7 November.
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NewsRevyve partners with Daymer Ingredients to deliver sustainable yeast ingredients to UK manufacturers
Dutch food technology company revyve has signed a distribution agreement, bringing innovative, animal-free texturising ingredients to UK manufacturers.
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NewsMars announces 100 percent renewable energy plan for Australian pet food site
Mars’ Petcare facility in Wodonga, producing Pedigree® and Whiskas®, will soon become Australia’s first steam-based manufacturing site to operate entirely on renewable energy.
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Recall Roundup: Salmonella and spotlight on Listeria monocytogenes
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (18-24 October 2024), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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NewsUK Government urged by Lords committee to ‘fix our broken food system’
The House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has released a new report calling for a long-term strategy to address the obesity and health crisis in England.