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NewsSalmonella cases hit decade high in England
UK food businesses face renewed food safety pressure as Salmonella and Campylobacter infections remain persistently high across England.
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OpinionUK food policy – ‘Wouldn’t it be nice…’
Dr Clive Black reflects on the value of the no brainer that is shoring up the UK food system. With reasons aplenty and rewards galore, he questions – what are we waiting for?
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ArticleThe forever challenge: how the food industry must rise to meet PFAS
Thousands of compounds, a compliance environment that shifts at both federal and state level, and exposure routes that begin long before food reaches a factory gate, PFAS were always going to be a difficult problem. What is becoming clearer is just how long the food industry will be living with them – and how much the science of detecting them will have to keep pace.
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NewsStrait of Hormuz closure could spark global food price crisis, FAO warns
FAO warns governments and food industry leaders have six to 12 months to prevent escalating inflation and supply chain disruption.
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ReportGlobal Food Supply Chains in 2026: building resilience under pressure
Climate shocks, geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruption are reshaping global food systems. The Global Food Supply Chains in 2026 report explores how the industry is responding as resilience becomes an increasingly urgent priority.
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OpinionThe sustainability vs food safety quandry: saving the planet while risking food safety
Food safety and sustainability are inseparable, explains Professor Chris Elliott, noting the uncomfortable realisation that improvements to one often lead to weakness in the other. Read about why food safety frameworks must evolve alongside circular economy policies to realise the benefits of food innovation.
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News‘Forever Chemicals’ findings spark calls for tougher PFAS regulation in UK waters
Researchers urge tighter PFAS regulation after toxic chemicals were found across marine species, wastewater and coastal waters in the Solent.
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NewsMondelēz urges Government to back UK food and drink manufacturing
Cadbury owner Mondelēz says food manufacturing must underpin Britain’s growth plans after contributing £2.3 billion to the UK economy.
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NewsJapan’s Government urged to halt public investments in octopus farming
A coalition of 182 organisations warns Japan’s public funding for octopus aquaculture risks animal welfare, sustainability and public health concerns.
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ArticleAllergen disclosure is evolving – and restaurant systems must keep up
As UK regulation moves towards mandatory written allergen disclosure, the hospitality sector faces a deeper operational question. If small mistakes can have severe consequences, are current restaurant systems delivering the level of reliability allergen safety now demands?
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NewsFAO warns stronger risk assessment needed for recycled food packaging
FAO warns recycled food packaging could introduce chemical contamination risks without tougher global safety standards and science-based risk assessments.
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NewsTCLP and WRAP target supply chain food waste with updated clause for businesses
The Chancery Lane Project and WRAP launch updated contractual clause helping food businesses cut waste, emissions and operational costs across supply chains.
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ArticleNew report urges Government action on escalating safety, hen welfare and reputational risk from imported eggs
A sharp rise in egg imports from countries with lower welfare and food safety standards has sparked warnings from the UK egg industry, with a new report urging the Government to tighten border controls and ensure imported eggs meet British production rules.
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NewsLargest-ever FDA testing of infant formula confirms low contaminant levels
Largest-ever FDA infant formula study finds most products meet high safety standards while regulators pledge tighter oversight and transparency.
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OpinionEl Niño and the global food system: the warnings from history
Chris Elliott delivers a sobering blow that we may not want to face but will be impossible to ignore. How familiar are you with El Niño?
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NewsRDM Group and Dow unveil recycled food packaging to meet evolving EU regulations
RDM Group and Dow introduce fibre-based food packaging made entirely from recycled materials, supporting circularity and upcoming EU regulatory requirements.
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NewsMPs urge PFAS restrictions in food packaging and cookware
UK MPs call for restrictions on PFAS in food packaging, cookware and agriculture amid concerns over contamination and human exposure.
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NewsStrait of Hormuz conflict threatens global food security as fertiliser and energy prices surge
New research links US–Israel–Iran war disruption in Strait of Hormuz to rising fertiliser costs, food inflation and worsening global food insecurity.
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OpinionFood security is national security: lessons from the 2026 Gulf Crisis
Global shockwaves through the food system serve to illustrate our true proximity to global conflict. Chris Elliott reflects on the actions we must take to protect food supplies against these external shocks.
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NewsGovernment bans high-sugar and deep-fried foods from school menus
Government launches consultation to overhaul School Food Standards, removing high-sugar and deep-fried foods to tackle childhood obesity.