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The rise of hybrid meat
Following a rising demand for meat alternatives driven by health concerned consumers, Senior Research Fellow from the University of Reading, Simona Grasso, outlines the potential of the hybrid meat market.
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Big win for UK farmers
The Government will establish a Trade and Agriculture Commission to help advise on agricultural trade policy and apply safeguards in UK trade deals.
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Sugar reformulation: sweet but not so simple
Sugar expert, Julian M Cooper, discusses the challenges that sugar reformulation presents to new developers, and outlines examples of attempts made on different products.
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FDA unveils Retail Program Standards and Botanical Safety Consortium
The FDA has issued the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards, which outlines an effective retail food regulatory programme, as well as the convening of the Botanical Safety Consortium, which aims to strengthen the regulation of dietary supplements.
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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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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.
