All Labelling, claims & HFSS/UPF articles – Page 7
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NewsBrazilian team develops cork-based sensor to detect sodium nitrite in drinks
A team in Brazil has created a low-cost cork-based sensor that detects sodium nitrite in drinks, strengthening contaminant monitoring and food safety.
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NewsGlobal innovation in meat alternatives slows as patent filings fall
New data shows global patent filings for plant-based and cultivated meat alternatives are falling, following years of rapid growth worldwide.
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ArticleThe Government’s upcoming animal welfare strategy must confront the hidden cruelty in the UK egg industry
Public Affairs Lead at the Vegetarian Society and fervent animal advocate Jenny Canham shares some home truths about the UK’s egg production industry and the simple steps that companies can take to raise animal welfare standards.
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NewsChildhood food allergies significantly reduced in US since early peanut exposure guidelines
A major US study shows childhood food allergies have significantly declined since early peanut exposure guidelines were adopted in the past decade.
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Aldi recalls steak and popular bakery item due to undeclared allergens
Aldi has recalled thin cut beef steaks and custard tarts from UK shelves after undeclared allergens were discovered on product labels.
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NewsWhy monitoring contaminants in water and soil is rising up the food safety agenda
As climate pressures reshape European agriculture and reclaimed water use expands, food safety monitoring is entering a new phase. Advanced HRMS strategies, combined with routine testing and risk assessment frameworks, are giving regulators and industry the tools to protect trust in the food chain.
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NewsGlobal nutrition market growth driven by changing consumer priorities
Global food supplements and nutrition market is shifting, says Tetra Pak, as consumers prioritise natural, emotional and convenient choices.
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ArticleSilent Enemies: Part 3 – No Easy Way Out
Responsibility is rarely convenient, whether underwater or in food safety. In Part 3 of Silent Enemies, Dr Darin Detwiler explores the cost of compromise and confronting hard choices.
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NewsMarks & Spencer recalls Milk Chocolate Honeycomb snack over peanut contamination fears
Marks & Spencer has recalled its milk chocolate honeycomb after undeclared peanuts were identified, posing a potential health risk to allergy sufferers.
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NewsUK food system needs wartime-scale reset to protect economy and NHS
A major report warns the UK food system faces collapse without wartime-scale changes to farming, land use and diets.
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NewsCalifornia becomes first US state to ban ultra-processed foods from schools
California has become the first US state to outlaw ultra-processed foods in school meals, setting a precedent that could reshape national nutrition policy.
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NewsBen’s Original recalls three rice products over stone contamination risk
Ben’s Original has recalled limited US batches of three rice products after small, naturally occurring stones were found in certain packs.
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NewsWest Virginia food dye ban faces first legal challenge
West Virginia’s pioneering ban on six synthetic food dyes is under legal challenge from the International Association of Colour Manufacturers. The law, supported by Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr as part of the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, is being phased in across schools and commercial food sales, with ...
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NewsTrump tariffs could reshape US beer market, study warns
Tariffs on the US beer market could squeeze craft breweries, hike prices and hand multinationals a bigger share, researchers warn.
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NewsESSNA responds to Channel 4’s Joe Wicks documentary on ultra-processed foods
ESSNA has responded to Channel 4’s Joe Wicks: Licensed to Kill, warning that not all processed foods are harmful. The documentary, which features Wicks’ “Killer Bar,” has sparked debate over ultra-processed foods. Experts say broad labels like NOVA can mislead consumers, and evidence-based, ingredient-level analysis is needed to assess real ...
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ArticleHeat tolerance rice trials success for Alora
Results of heat tolerance trials for rice produce significant grounds for optimism for Norwich Research Park based company.
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NewsEAT-Lancet report: Global food systems transformation could save 15 million lives
The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission report urges global food systems transformation to save lives, halve emissions and restore equity within planetary limits.
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ArticleSilent Enemies: Part 2 – Voices Carry
Signals and missed opportunities push margins of error in submarines and in food safety. In Part 2 of Silent Enemies, Dr Darin Detwiler explores what it means to listen before it’s too late.
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DoorDash completes £2.9bn Deliveroo takeover in UK expansion
US food delivery giant DoorDash has finalised its £2.9 billion takeover of Deliveroo, pledging continuity and growth for UK stakeholders.
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NewsWalmart to eliminate synthetic dyes from private label food brands by 2027
Walmart joins other major US food makers in phasing out synthetic dyes, pledging to reformulate private label brands by 2027.