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Nanoparticles to revolutionise shelf-life
15 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
Iranian researchers have discovered how to improve polymeric materials in packaging by manipulating nanoparticles of clay and iron oxide.
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Oxford Economics: 4,000 jobs at risk from UK sugar tax
11 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
Macroeconomic and industrial forecasting experts Oxford Economics predict that the UK may put 4,000 jobs at risk in the introduction of a new sugar tax.
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EHEDG goes global: taking food hygiene principles worldwide
10 August 2016 | By New Food
In response to a significant increase in membership, the European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG) is broadening its international footprint.
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FDA ruling strives to cut allergen recalls
10 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
Mass food allergen recalls to be reduced by ruling that grants FDA new powers of safety inspection.
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FAO seeks urgent funding to ensure Nigerian food security
9 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
Urgent action is needed to provide farming and livelihood support to 385,000 people in parts of Nigeria's northeast where food insecurity is rampant, FAO said today.
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Natural Colour? What does this really mean to the consumer? Part 3
9 August 2016 | By Guido de Jager
In Part 3 of his review of the global survey on colour, Guido de Jager discusses product labelling and opportunities available for industry...
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Coca-Cola Vietnam to face fine following inspection
8 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
Following an inspection last month, Coca-Cola Vietnam are to face a hefty US$19,300 fine from the Vietnamese health ministry for contravening food safety expectations.
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Alfalfa sprouts probable cause of US salmonella outbreak
8 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
According to US authorities, alfalfa sprouts represent the likely cause of 30 cases of Salmonella, with fingers currently being pointed at supplier Sprouts Extraordinaire...
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Fonterra’s waste not, want not approach to wastewater
8 August 2016 | By New Food magazine
New wastewater treatment technology at Fonterra’s Edendale site is turning dairy waste into fertiliser that is helping local pastures flourish.
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Argentina celebrates new beef deal with China
5 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
Despite a fundamental disagreement on an antibiotics contamination which saw a significant shipment of its meat destroyed by the Chinese government, Argentina is celebrating the renewal of a key beef trade deal.
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IKEA recall a further six products in allergy scare
5 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
IKEA has expanded a recall, originally initiated in June, to a six further products due to the inadequate labelling of products containing almonds and hazelnuts.
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Food waste in Italy to be slashed by revolutionary new law
4 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
Food waste is to be tackled by new measures in a law passed by the Italian Senate that will make it easier for businesses and farmers to donate excess produce to charities and those in need.
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British beer could beat Brexit blues for local pubs
4 August 2016 | By SIBA
SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers, is predicting a boost in consumer passion for British beers from local craft breweries as past experience of economic down-turn shows consumers to prefer prefer local ales over mainstream beers.
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Whitworths launch new “no-added-sugar” snack packs
2 August 2016 | By Stephanie Anthony, Editor New Food
Whitworths, the UK’s leading supplier of dried fruits, nuts and seeds has today announced the launch of its new, naturally sweet snack packs...
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E. coli O157 strikes again
2 August 2016 | By Stephanie Anthony, Editor, New Food
Health Protection Scotland (HPS) is investigating 16 confirmed cases of E. coli O157, associated with eating blue cheese made from unpasteurised milk...
