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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.
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NewsOver 200 tonnes of unsafe food seized at UK border
More than 208 tonnes of unsafe food have been intercepted at the UK border by the Ashford Port Health Authority since November 2024.
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NewsHigh prenatal PFAS exposure linked to increased childhood asthma risk
Study of more than 11,000 Swedish children finds significantly higher asthma rates where mothers experienced very high PFAS exposure during pregnancy.
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NewsIllegal bushmeat seized in London as NFCU makes arrest in food crime crackdown
Officers from the National Food Crime Unit have seized 11kg of illegal bushmeat in south-east London during a joint operation with the Metropolitan Police Service, as investigations continue into the illicit meat trade and its potential risks to consumers.
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OpinionReinventing food regulation: the UK’s next big step in consumer protection
As the UK food system grows more complex and data-driven, the FSA’s modernisation plans signal a major shift in regulation. Professor Chris Elliott explores what must change—and what must not—to safeguard consumer trust.
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NewsGFSI launches updated framework to strengthen global food safety culture
New GFSI position paper introduces refined framework to help organisations globally embed measurable food safety culture and drive continuous improvement worldwide.
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NewsFSA unveils plan to modernise UK food regulation system
Food Standards Agency sets out reforms to strengthen oversight, adapt regulation to changing food businesses and improve consumer transparency.
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OpinionUK food security: what will it take…?
With the UK producing less than half its food, national security and growth are at risk. It’s time for a bold, cross-government plan to rebuild a resilient, self-sufficient food system.
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ArticleHarnessing technology and innovation to ensure safe food for all
Technology is transforming food safety. Elizabeth Andoh-Kesson and Franck Pandiani of GFSI explain why digital tools, AI, and real-time data are now essential to protect consumers and streamline supply chains.
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NewsIllegal ‘smokies’ trader pleads guilty in major NFCU case
An NFCU investigation has led to a guilty plea in a major illegal smokies case involving unsafe meat entering the UK food supply chain.
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ReportScaling Biotechnology and Novel Foods: inside the industrial reality of food innovation
New food technologies are advancing rapidly but scaling them remains the industry’s defining challenge. The Scaling Biotechnology and Novel Foods report explores whow to turn promising science into industrial reality.
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NewsFSA report highlights future food technologies set to reshape UK diets by 2035
FSA and FSS report identifies emerging food technologies likely to reach UK consumers within a decade, signalling regulatory priorities ahead.
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ArticleTackling taste, cost and trust: insights from the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein 2026 Conference
A week on from the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein 2026 Conference in London, New Food Deputy Editor Ben Cornwell reflects on the ideas, debates and breakthroughs that defined the event and why the future of alternative proteins still hinges on three stubborn challenges: taste, cost and trust.