Salt switch reduces chance of stroke, says new research
Replacing salt with a low-sodium alternative reduced the chance of stroke and other major cardiovascular events among participating communities in China.
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Red diesel changes unfair on businesses, says Cold Chain Federation
A change in the way tax is rebated for red diesel has sparked anger within the food industry, with one body claiming the decision has “undermined confidence.”
60-second news – this week’s headlines delivered to you in one minute
This week's quickfire news roundup includes a warning over potential food terrorism in the UK and a suspected Salmonella outbreak impacting pork scratchings.
Recall roundup: Pork scratchings recalled over Salmonella fears
This week's recall roundup includes several pork scratching recalls, which have been issued over Salmonella contamination fears.
Man arrested on suspicion of contaminating food in London supermarkets
Police were called to reports of a man shouting abuse in the street in Fulham on Wednesday evening (25 August 2021) before it was reported that a number of food products had been injected with an unknown substance.
Madagascar facing famine after climate change brings damaging drought
A worse than usual drought in Madagascar has left much of the country’s population facing famine as the “hunger season” looms large.
OpenTable to help diners prove vaccination status
Restaurant reservation service OpenTable will build in an option for customers to prove their vaccination status to restaurants that require it as more and more cities draft up vaccination laws.
Why has Mcdonald’s run out of milkshakes?
As McDonald’s announces it has run out of milkshakes in its GB restaurants, it’s time to ask why the UK is running out of some food items – is it Brexit or the pandemic?
Are US fruit and vegetables the products of forced labour?
How much of our food is produced as a result of forced labour? A new study has suggested that a large proportion of US fruit and vegetables fall into the “high risk” category of being produced through forced labour.
On the scent of the most beef-like plant-based burger
How do you recreate the smell of hamburgers? Scientists have taken an analytical approach to find out how plant-based alternatives can mimic the scent of a freshly grilled patty.
US alcohol sales increased by 20 percent during early stages of pandemic
Alcohol sales in the US increased during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, with researchers concerned that the increases may be linked to an increase in domestic violence incidents.
Recall roundup: Salmonella and Listeria alerts in the US
This week's recall roundup features Salmonella and Listeria alerts in the US, as well as foreign object recalls in Germany.
60-Second News: All the latest from the food industry inside a minute
This week's quickfire roundup of the very latest news includes a new commitment from PepsiCo, as well as a Salmonella outbreak in the US.
Sugary children’s yoghurts “misleading”, according to Action on Sugar
Action on Sugar is calling for food manufacturers to “act more responsibly” in the way they market yoghurts high in sugar, which are often aimed at children.
PPDS law to come into effect in Scotland in October
Food Standards Scotland says it has consulted with the Scottish food industry on the new legislation, which will come into effect in October following the death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse in 2016.
