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FDA warns of botulism risk as recalled canned tuna ‘inadvertently’ returns to US shelves
The FDA has issued a fresh warning after recalled canned tuna linked to botulism risk was accidentally redistributed to US retailers.
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UK’s junk food ad ban has landed – but gaps in obesity policy remain
As the UK’s junk food advertising ban comes into force, it marks a significant shift in obesity policy with real implications for marketing and reformulation. Drawing on international comparisons, New Food Deputy Editor Ben Cornwell explores what the ban may change in practice and where its limits begin to show.
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Full VAT on meat could cut environmental impacts of EU diets, study finds
New EU-wide research suggests applying full VAT to meat could quickly reduce food emissions and environmental impacts across European diets.
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13k pounds of chicken recalled in seven US states over listeria concerns
US foodservice supplier Suzanna’s Kitchen pulls ready-to-eat chicken over listeria contamination concerns, urging operators across seven states to remove affected stock.
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Four people charged by CPS after NFCU smoked salmon fraud investigation
Four people have been charged by the Crown Prosecution Service following an FSA National Food Crime Unit investigation into alleged misrepresentation of Scottish smoked salmon.
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Beyond Meat expands into functional beverages with plant-based protein drink range
Beyond Meat moves beyond meat alternatives, launching a plant-based protein drink range targeting the fast-growing functional beverage market.
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Nestlé issues infant formula advisory information following global recall linked to cereulide risk
Nestlé has issued an infant formula advisory after a global recall, outlining a potential cereulide risk and guidance for parents and caregivers.
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US chocolatier Spring & Mulberry recalls mint chocolate bar nationwide over potential Salmonella risk
Spring & Mulberry has issued a voluntary nationwide recall after routine testing flagged potential Salmonella contamination in a batch of its Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar.
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The Compleat Food Group completes acquisition of Greencore Bristol sauces and soups site
Acquisition bolsters Compleat’s chilled sauces and soups scale after CMA clearance, securing jobs and strengthening competition following Greencore-Bakkavor deal completion.
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FSA launches new food supplement safety guidance as January health kick boosts demand
The FSA has published new safety guidance to help consumers buy and use food supplements as demand increases during the January health kick.
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US resets dietary guidelines, backing more protein and fewer ultra-processed foods
New US dietary guidelines prioritise protein and whole foods while urging Americans to cut highly processed foods in major nutrition reset.
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Food fraud 2026 and beyond: new targets, tactics and risks
Drawing on his extensive insight and all the data he can lay his hands on, Professor Chris Elliott reveals the areas most at risk of exploitation in our food system, highlighting the questionable benevolence of AI as both friend and foe.
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Global food waste costs surge as annual supply chain losses near $540 billion
New Avery Dennison research finds global food waste will hit $540 billion by 2026, draining a third of retail revenues and exposing costly supply chain blind spots.
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Nestlé recalls several SMA infant formula products over cereulide toxin risk
Nestlé’s precautionary UK recall spans multiple SMA infant formula products after a potential cereulide toxin was identified in specific batches.
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Marks & Spencer launches Nutrient Dense range amid UK nutrient gaps and GLP-1 uptake
Marks & Spencer launches a nutrient-dense range responding to UK nutrient gaps and changing eating habits driven by GLP-1 uptake.
