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Asda trials coating technology that increases shelf life
Asda has begun trials of coating technology that is said to keep fruits and vegetables fresher for longer.
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‘Natasha’s Law’ confirmed
Natasha’s legacy has become law and aims to protect allergy sufferers by making label information clearer.
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FDA reminds industry of best practices to prevent product tampering
In response to media reports of tampered products found in supermarkets, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reminding industry of strategies to prevent tampering and intentional adulteration of foods.
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Campylobacter levels in British chicken – the results are in
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published its final Year 4 report on campylobacter spp. in UK-produced whole fresh chicken, finding a stark contrast between levels of retailer.
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Subscription businesses are “shaping consumer tastes”
Edward Hancock, CEO of The Cheese Geek believes that subscription services have the power to "shape consumer tastes".
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Whitepaper: Elemental profiling of Malbec Wines for geographical origin using an Agilent 4200 MP-AES
Red wine produced from the Malbec grape is increasing in popularity in the United States. However, the US is a relatively small producer of the wine compared to Argentina, where it is the most extensively planted grape variety in the country. With rising imports into the US from Argentina there…
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Elevation Foods recall due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Elevation Foods has recalled a series of its produce due to suspected Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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Plant-based milk alternatives are winning over British consumers
Some interesting market insights have been uncovered by the global market intelligence agency Mintel, regarding our increasing preference for plant-based milk alternatives in the UK.
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Undeclared allergen contamination sparks Asian fish cake recall in the US
Eight types of Asian fish cake products have been recalled in the United States after un-disclosed allergens were found in them.
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Pita Pal Foods, LP recalls wide array of hummus products
US-based company Pita Pal Foods, LP of Houston, Texas has issued a recall of numerous hummus products and dips following detection of Listeria monocytogenes in their factory.
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Competition to find startup food or agriculture innovator opens
FoodBytes! London 2019 is looking for food and agtech startups with a disruptive impact on the food industry and supply chain, including sustainable farming, packaging, traceability solutions, environmentally-friendly ingredients, and food waste reduction.
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Plant-based cheese sales expected to soar as veganism goes mainstream
The vegan cheese market is expected to continue its steady growth given the unabating trend of veganism fuelled by consumer awareness of its associated health benefits and animal welfare concerns.
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Improving, correcting and preventing product data inaccuracies
Transferring data between retailer and supplier is a loose cog in the ‘instant data access’ machinery, explains Jim Dickson, Head of Retail at GS1 UK. This article highlights how modern-day consumer demands are tightening the vise of this already pressing issue, and presents a platform aimed at solving the problem.
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Morrisons introduces plastic-free fruit and veg areas
Morrisons is to become the first British supermarket to roll-out plastic free fruit and veg areas in many of its stores, helping customers buy bagless.
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Sainsbury’s refurbishes Local store to be mobile-first and check-out free
Shoppers at Sainsbury’s Holborn Circus convenience store in London can check out the UK’s first till-free grocery store. The experiment will put SmartShop Scan, Pay & Go technology to the test in a bespoke food-to-go store, making grocery shopping quicker and more convenient.