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Free-from becomes popular choice in UK
More and more Brits are choosing to consume free-from, with gluten- and wheat-free most popular choice, new research shows.
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Henry Dimbleby calls out UK Government on food voucher scheme
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As Covid pushes more family into poverty, Henry Dimbleby criticises the UK Government on its recent decision around free food schemes and urges it to act now to stop disadvantaged children from going hungry.
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Agriculture Bill could increase antibiotics in UK food supply
The organisation Alliance to Save Our Antibiotics has expressed concern about the Parliamentary refusal to agree to the Agriculture Bill amendments earlier this month, believing that it spells disaster for the future of British food standards.
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Will probiotics replace antibiotics in US chickens?
The use of phytochemicals and probiotics in poultry are being trialled in the US as alternatives to antibiotics to promote healthy animals.
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Air pollution a problem for manufacturing sector, finds whitepaper
A new whitepaper has identified that workers in the manufacturing sector are being exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution, requiring urgent regulatory intervention.
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New Food Issue #5 2020
Issue 5 2020 of New Food is available to read online, featuring stories on food safety, brewing & beverages, ingredients and our Cannabis Testing Supplement...
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Meal delivery service for infants
Meet the entrepreneur disrupting the baby food category; New Food hears from Sophie Baron about her parent/baby digital start-up which creates bespoke nutrient-dense meals for children aged six to 36 months.
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How sweet is it? Variations in sugar testing methods
Mobile and advanced analysing tools for in-process testing, R&D, and quality control of sugar.
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What have we learned about the virus, so far?
As the pandemic has progressed, so too has our understanding of the COVID-19 virus; influencing the guidance on transmission prevention measures such as face masks, social distancing, hand washing and disinfection. Here is the current understanding.
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Act without delay, urges Marcus Rashford
UK parliament has voted against extending the free school meal vouchers during school holidays days after Marcus Rashford launched a petition to #endchildfoodpoverty.
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We are moving away from antibiotic use in farm animals
A new report shows a significant reduction in sales of antibiotics for farm animals in Europe between 2011 and 2018.
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OF&G calls for a cohesive approach to redress UK food production
The largest certifier of UK organic land, OF&G (Organic Farmers & Growers), has stated that a holistic, cohesive approach is needed to redress the balance between productivity and thriving wildlife – both of which are essential to secure a sustainable and healthy system.
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Aleph Farms shoots for meat making on the moon
Innovative meat cultivation company, Aleph Farms, has launched a pioneering R&D programme that aims to produce real meat steaks in the remotest parts of the world…and even space.
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Tyson Foods enlists experts to advise on COVID-19 safety
The global meat company Tyson Foods has garnered the expertise of five panelists from across the healthcare spectrum to publish a guidance report for the food industry.
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The morning after
With low-alcohol drink culture on the rise, hangover-free ‘alcosynth’ could be a game changer, giving a long-neglected industry a shot at redemption.
