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Progress to reduce sugar floundering, say health experts
A new study has found that most sweet snacks, such as doughnuts and biscuits, contain high sugar content and varied portion sizes - are tougher measures needed?
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How we judge food
Food and drink producers must consider the multi-sensory experience to ensure a fulfilling end result, but it's important we don't judge a book by it's cover...
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Plant-based alternatives haven’t taken over….yet
A study has found that despite plant-based meat alternatives sales rising, traditional meat products are still firm favourites.
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Not everyone’s a fan of the HFSS ban
A recent study has found that many Brits do not support the upcoming HFSS restrictions, with a large percentage claiming it will not make a difference to them.
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Plant-based products profiting
New data has revealed that plant-based food retail sales have increased greatly in the last year, with some plant-based products outselling their conventional counterparts.
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Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from the UK, US and Canada
Chocolate brand Ferrero is recalling a number of its products around the world due to the presence of a pathogen, whilst undeclared allergens cause recalls aplenty in the US.
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Pet food market booms
The global pet food industry is “booming” and is expected to reach over $133 billion by 2030, according to a new report.
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Skincare containing food may trigger allergies
Food-containing skin products may be dangerous for patients with inflammatory skin conditions, according to a new study.
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‘Label’ hopes to help UK businesses with latest calorie labelling legislation
Food analysis laboratory EMS has launched a new labelling service, which it says will help UK businesses adhere to new legislation.
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Pizza Express scraps controversial tipping policy
Pizza Express scraps controversial tipping policy after coming under fire from trade union Unite, which called it "unfair".
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Could the UK run out of bread?
The Federation of Bakers’ Chief Executive has called for the government to help prevent an imminent “bread crisis”.
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Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from Canada, the US and the UK
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This week's recall roundup features alerts around Salmonella and Norovirus, plus foreign objects and even counterfeit chocolate bars.
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What confuses health-conscious consumers when choosing products?
Pricing and labelling are considerable concerns for customers when choosing ‘healthy’ food and beverage products, according to new research.
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‘Distorted’ fruit and vegetable prices lead to poor diet, claims study
New research shows that consumers are paying over the odds for their fruit and vegetables, which could explain why many are not eating as much fruit and veg as they should be.
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Waitrose versus Asda: Supermarkets clash over brand name
UK supermarket giants, Asda and Waitrose embroiled in dispute over discounted own-brand range.
