All Labelling, claims & HFSS/UPF articles – Page 5
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NewsEU bioeconomy strategy 2025 sets sights on sustainable growth
The European Union has launched its 2025 bioeconomy strategy to drive sustainable growth, circular practices, and innovation. Explore how biotechnology and fermentation can help companies scale efficiently while supporting environmental goals.
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ArticlePlastic chewing gum: a hidden health threat to young consumers
Despite acknowledgement of the negative environmental impact of discarded gum, impacts on health have largely gone unreported. Here, Cuong Cao from Queen’s University Belfast and founder of Nuud Keir Carnie relay startling study results quantifying the levels of microplastics leached into the body from these polymer gums, highlighting the need ...
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NewsNIZO and University of Twente launch device tracking how ingredients affect cognition
NIZO and the University of Twente have launched a Gut–Brain Axis on Chip that tracks how nutrients affect brain function, offering food innovators an animal-free testing solution.
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Asda recalls Mini Duck Spring Rolls over incorrect use-by date
Asda has recalled its Mini Duck Spring Rolls nationwide after an incorrect use-by date raised consumer safety concerns.
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ArticleMycotoxins in jam - why Theresa May’s “scrape the mould” method isn’t entirely misguided
The debated topic of what to do with mouldy jam was ignited following an off-hand remark from UK Prime Minister Theresa May several years ago. Finding a surprising lack of research on the matter, Alexandra Schamann and Rudolf Krska now share findings from a recent Austrian study that sheds light ...
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NewsUK extends sugar tax to milkshakes and RTD coffees to curb obesity
The UK will extend its sugar tax to milkshakes and RTD coffees, pushing manufacturers to reformulate products as part of efforts to curb obesity.
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ArticleThe tomato shockwave: how one Panorama story is causing massive shifts in a global supply chain
Food industry shockwaves generated by the Xinjiang-region tomato exposé last year have been significant; but Professor Chris Elliott has wider concerns that no one is talking about…
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WebinarThe science of next-gen ingredients: fermentation, formulation and function
The webinar explored how fermentation-driven innovation and advanced formulation science are shaping the next generation of functional food ingredients, with insights from leading R&D and applications experts.
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Tesco recalls Celery, Fruit and Nut Salad over undeclared mustard allergen risk
Tesco has recalled a popular Celery, Fruit and Nut Salad after undeclared mustard posed a serious safety risk for allergy sufferers.
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NewsNew systematic review reveals strongest early-life risk factors for childhood obesity
A comprehensive new review of 177 global studies has pinpointed the strongest maternal and infant factors linked to childhood obesity in the first 1,000 days of life, offering insights to guide early prevention strategies.
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NewsUber Eats partners with Starship to trial autonomous food delivery robots
Uber Eats partners with Starship to launch autonomous delivery robots in the UK, offering faster, low-cost food delivery through next-generation AI technology.
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NewsLancet experts warn ultra-processed foods pose major global health threat
A major three-paper Lancet Series warns that rising ultra-processed food consumption is damaging global health and calls for coordinated worldwide regulation and reform.
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NewsFirst confirmed death from alpha-gal meat allergy caused by tick bite
US researchers have confirmed the first fatality from alpha-gal meat allergy, triggered by a tick bite and delayed anaphylaxis.
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ArticleSilent Enemies: Author's Note – What I Know Now
Silence doesn’t just hide danger; it allows it to grow. In this powerful Author’s Note and behind-the-scenes interview, Dr Darin Detwiler reveals how Silent Enemies came to life, why its message matters now more than ever, and the bold shifts the food industry must make to prevent the next avoidable ...
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NewsGLP-1 users want taste, texture and satiety, Tate & Lyle reports
New Tate & Lyle research reveals how GLP-1 users’ food preferences are shifting and where manufacturers can innovate to meet changing expectations.
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Defra’s slow response on illegal meat imports sparks UK biosecurity warning from MPs
MPs warn Defra’s slow action on illegal meat imports leaves Britain’s food and farming sectors exposed to major biosecurity and supply chain risks.
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OpinionWhy the FSA’s Partial Nitrite Review must be retracted
Professors Chris Elliott and Brian Green reveal how newly released Committee on Toxicity minutes expose fundamental flaws in the Food Standards Agency’s partial nitrites review. They set out why the review must be withdrawn and replaced with a comprehensive, scientifically robust assessment that reflects the full body of evidence.
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NewsUS regulators recall nearly one million Costco prosecco bottles over shattering risk
Nearly one million bottles of Costco’s Kirkland Signature Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG are being recalled after reports of shattering.
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NewsIFF Dairy Trends Report 2026 highlights consumer shift to considered consumption
A new IFF report reveals key consumer dairy trends, showing rising demand for sustainable, nutrient-dense products as purchasing shifts toward purpose and wellbeing.
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NewsConsumer knowledge gaps on food sustainability reinforce need for environmental impact labelling
New study reveals widespread misconceptions about food sustainability, reinforcing the need for environmental impact labelling to guide more informed consumer choices.