Ben Cornwell
Ben Cornwell is Deputy Editor of New Food, a leading B2B publication serving the global food and beverage industry. He covers the latest developments in food safety, regulation, innovation and emerging technologies, helping industry professionals stay informed in a rapidly evolving sector.
In his role, Ben produces technical features, interviews and industry analysis, while also hosting and facilitating live discussions with experts from across the food and beverage supply chain.
Prior to joining New Food, Ben worked in local newspaper journalism, where he developed a passion for clear, engaging storytelling and reporting on issues that matter to diverse audiences.
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NewsPortable PFAS sensor could bring water testing outside the laboratory
Researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology have developed a low-cost sensor capable of detecting trace PFAS contamination in water, potentially making on-site monitoring more accessible.
NewsSix countries urge faster action on food systems and biodiversity at COP17
Ministers from six countries urge faster action on biodiversity as new agricultural data highlights potential gains in productivity, resource efficiency and food security.
NewsPotato protein offers potential gluten-free alternative for plant-based meat
Researchers have identified potato protein as a potential replacement for wheat gluten in plant-based meat, although flavour challenges remain unresolved.
NewsUS dairy processors invest $15 billion in manufacturing expansion across 23 states
US dairy processors are betting big on future demand, with more than 85 manufacturing projects planned or underway through 2030 to expand capacity and tap into growing markets.
NewsAI forecasts rise in Salmonella antimicrobial resistance across China by 2050
AI modelling identifies 84 Salmonella resistance traits predicted to increase across China’s food chain by 2050, highlighting potential gaps in food safety surveillance programmes.
ArticleWhy nitrites in processed meat are back in the spotlight and what reformulation requires
As scrutiny of nitrites grows, Ben Cornwell examines the evidence, how current UK and EU regulations differ and what’s required to reformulate processed meat without them.
NewsUPM, Ingredion and Paramelt explore starch-based grease barriers for paper food packaging
UPM, Ingredion and Paramelt are developing starch-based grease barriers for paper food packaging, aiming to improve performance and recyclability as demand for sustainable alternatives grows.
ArticleWhy food testing programmes need to get smarter, not just bigger
How can manufacturers make food testing smarter? Mondelēz Europe’s Nia Owen-Cortez explains how data, governance and risk-based thinking can strengthen testing programmes.
NewsCalcium-rich whey permeate helps maintain bone density in postmenopausal women
A clinical trial involving Arla Foods Ingredients found dairy-derived calcium matched conventional supplements in supporting bone health, highlighting potential functional food applications.
NewsDanone backs regenerative agriculture across 2,500 hectares of UK farmland
Danone has partnered with Landscape Enterprise Networks to support regenerative agriculture among British oat farmers, improving soil health and resilience.
NewsCyberattack sends supermarket fridges to 50°C as 700 French stores hit
A major cyberattack has forced supermarkets across France to discard fresh and frozen food after hackers manipulated refrigeration controls, exposing vulnerabilities in critical cold chain infrastructure.
NewsUniversity of Lincoln secures £4.8m funding for agri-food robotics hub
The £4.8 million investment will help accelerate robotics adoption across UK food production, providing businesses with funding, testing facilities and expertise to overcome barriers to automation.
NewsArla expands farmer incentives to cut dairy emissions from 2027
Arla is increasing financial rewards for farmers tackling emissions, introducing six new measures from January 2027 to accelerate decarbonisation across the dairy supply chain.
ArticleGLP-1 food products must deliver more from less, but what can they claim?
GLP-1 use changes how some consumers eat, New Food examines how nutrition science can translate into viable products, with Osborne Clarke’s Charlie Hennig unpacking the claims and regulatory challenges.
ArticleWhat viable PFAS-free food packaging really requires
With new EU limits on PFAS in food-contact packaging now in force, New Food speaks to VTT experts about balancing product performance requirements with viable PFAS-free alternatives.
ArticleWhy fragmented product data raises the cost of food non-compliance
Specright’s Andy Stark explores how fragmented product data can increase compliance risk, slow reformulation and drain R&D capacity – and why trusted data is becoming critical to effective AI adoption.
NewsNew school food standards ban deep frying in England from September 2027
England’s new school food standards will restrict fried food, processed meat and desserts, while introducing breakfast nutrition requirements from 2027.
NewsMondelēz, PepsiCo and pladis join digital watermark trial for flexible food packaging recycling
The food giants join a trial testing digital watermarks to improve sorting and support food-grade flexible packaging recycling.
NewsDubai Municipality automated oil and fat testing cuts analysis to two minutes
Dubai Municipality has introduced automated oil and fat testing, raising daily capacity tenfold while cutting analysis time to two minutes.
NewsSpecright expands AI offering for food manufacturers with four new platform advances
Specright has launched four platform advances targeting faster formulation, stronger specification control and smarter packaging decisions.