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15,000 people sign NFU’s food standards petition
The petition calls on the UK government to legislate that the UK will not import food that would be illegal for British farmers to locally produce.
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German nutritional policy has more public support than expected
A Göttingen research team has investigated public acceptance of food policy measures in Germany and have found generally positive results.
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Intro of packaging tax and freeze of alcohol tax part of UK Budget announcement
Recently appointed UK Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has delivered his first Budget in the House of Commons, announcing the government’s tax and spending plans for the year ahead, including the introduction of a plastic packaging tax and the fact that tax will not be increased on alcoholic drinks.
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Endangered species found on Hong Kong supermarket shelves
Researchers from the University of Hong Kong discovered that the endangered European eel (Anguilla anguilla) was found in products on 50 percent of surveyed supermarket shelves in Hong Kong.
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FoodDrinkEurope signs letter to EU calling for digital action
The letter highlights topics such as mandatory product information, for the joint benefit of citizens and businesses across the EU, and calls for further action and leadership from the European Commission to make Europe fit for the digital age.
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FAO signs ethical resolution on AI-food applications
Endorsed by Pope Francis, the resolution stresses the importance of minimising AI technology's risks while effectively exploiting its potential benefits.
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Wales introduces Minimum Price for Alcohol law
Every year, alcohol leads to nearly 60,000 hospital admissions in Wales and costs NHS Wales an estimated £159 million, and the new law aims to see a reduction in these figures.
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Less talk, more action: discussing food integrity
With just a few weeks until Food Integrity kicks off, New Food's Editor met with Andy Richardson, one of the conference Chairs, to discuss his thoughts on the subject of food integrity and how it represents change for good.
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Episode Six: A conversation with the FDA
New Food hears from Caitlin Boon from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about how they will deliver a safer and smarter era of food safety...
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The fight against food crime
From fake booze to adulterated tuna; Ron McNaughton, Head of Food Standards Scotland’s Food Crime and Incidents Unit, explains how it is working with partners worldwide in the fight against food crime.
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New bill could prohibit water bottling operations in Washington State
The bill, which states bottled water is harmful to environment, has been condemned by the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA), which claims that the bill lacks fact and is not based on sound scientific sources.
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Costco approved as first participant of FDA’s VQIP
VQIP is a voluntary fee-based programme that provides importers, who achieve and maintain control over the safety and security of their supply chains, expedited review and importation of human and animal foods into the US.
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FDA seeks comments on food standards of identity rule
While the original proposed rule was jointly published with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the FDA is only seeking comments on the agency’s specific aspects of the proposed rule, including 13 general principles for food standards modernisation.
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Ensuring the quality of honey and olive oil production
Colin Sankey of Madhava Ltd looks at the exploitation of the olive oil and honey industries and suggests how regulation could be improved to ensure high quality and purity.
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Article: Have you booked for Food Integrity 2020?
As the food and beverage industry is confronted with widespread change that has revealed new challenges and the need for urgent improvement, it is imperative that we look for ways to create a safer, more trustworthy supply chain.
