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Fears over US chlorinated chicken entering the UK post-Brexit reexamined
UK government seeks to reassure: "we will not lower our food standards as part of a future trading agreement".
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FDA strategy to advance food safety and modernise the overseeing of imported food announced
The FDA has issued a statement outlining steps it looks to take in order to advance food safety and the implementation of the FSMA.
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Analysis reveals two thirds of EU fishing limits have been continuously set above scientific advice
As the EU deadline to end over-fishing looms, and with over-fishing still on the rise, are fisheries ministers really concerned?
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Food industry warns UK Environment Minister on Brexit crisis
Numerous food associations have put forward a letter to the Environment Secretary detailing how consultations should be set back for review.
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Cannabis-related patent filings in the f&b market – who’s ahead of the game?
As legalisation for recreational marijuana gathers pace across the globe, there’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity for food and beverage companies to establish themselves as dominant players in one of the potentially fastest-growing sectors: edibles and beverages. Paul Bremner asks if there is more that they could be doing, however, to be…
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Suppliers failing to meet sustainability goals dropped by manufacturers
Manufacturers are increasingly choosing suppliers based on their sustainability, with many that are failing to meet goals being dropped.
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New Food Issue 1 2019
Issue 1 2019 of New Food is available to read online, featuring stories on cannabis patents, the future for agribusiness post-Brexit, and Blockchain technology.
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Paving the path towards producing safety rule inspections
The FDA will soon begin inspecions of large domestic and international US farms in order to address food borne illnesses that are linked to fresh produce.
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Food labelling changes after Brexit
Advice for food producers, manufacturers, retailers and suppliers on the changes to food labels if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
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Cadbury loses legal battle over purple wrapper
Cadbury has lost a legal battle that looked to protect the exact shade of purple used to wrap chocolate bars and tablets.
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Playing it safe in mergers & acquisitions
Failure to anticipate the food safety risks that can arise when acquiring companies – especially less mature ones – has led to production stoppages, product downgrades, dramatically higher costs, and severe reputational damage. Quincy Lissaur of not-forprofi t organisation SSAFE explains why food safety should never be an afterthought for…
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GMO Labelling Requirements: A deep dive into GMO detection using RTi PCR Methods
While international food trade is growing worldwide, the authorities in each country are setting more and more regulations to ensure food safety and transparency for consumers. Across the world Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) labelling is regulated in many countries. The United States will be joining the rest of world with…
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Business booming for the global food grade lubricants market
Mayank Sharma offers an overview of the global food grade lubricant market, points out recent developments and highlights key factors that will impact its future growth.
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Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum stockpiled by Unilever
Many companies are stockpiling food ahead of the Brexit end date, and with no assurity of there being a deal, manufactures look to stockpile further.
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FDF members report reduction in water consumption and CO2 emissions
The FDF has recently published a report detailing the steps taken by its members to help deliver a more sustainable food system.
