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Five allergen-related challenges facing the food industry
As part of Allergy UK’s Allergen Awareness Week, New Food’s Joshua Minchin outlines five important challenges the food industry faces with regard to food hypersensitivity.
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Greater support needed for UK food and drink exporters
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Japanese consumers more concerned by GE livestock than vegetables
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The potential consequences of deregulating gene editing
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The future of food auditing
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From beehive to jar – honey authenticity explained
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FSA research shows UK food businesses improving in allergen handling
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Bird flu housing measures to be lifted at the end of this month
The measures were brought in late last year after bird flu was detected in several areas of Great Britain, though the risk to human health remains low.
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Will sesame join the big eight US allergens?
With sesame allergies on the rise in the US, we may see the ingredient added to the list of major allergens which must be declared. Dr Susan Mayne of the FDA explains more...
