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Mondelēz stockpiling ingredients in case of a no-deal Brexit
Says president, "We have a contingency plan in place."
Scrutinising the future of UK milling and malting
A new report published by AHDB suggests Brexit will have a considerable impact on the UK’s milling industry under a range of trade scenarios but the malting sector is in a far better position to weather the storm.
Pilot scheme brings 2,500 seasonal workers for UK farms
The government has announced a migrant worker scheme, enabling farmers to source labour from outside the EU for six months of the year.
Hygiena Completes Acquisition of Biomedal Diagnostics Food Safety
Rapid and ELISA tests for gluten, other allergens added to company product portfolio
FoodBytes! event held in London for the first time
FoodBytes! are holding their first London event, with 20 cutting-edge, sustainable businesses on the 13th September 2019...
Hormone-treated beef could enter UK markets after Brexit
Hormone-treated beef could enter UK markets after Brexit if food standards are lowered to attract trade from non-EU companies.
EFSA to review toxicological data on bisphenol A
The EFSA will review recent toxicological data on bisphenol A, a synthetic compound used as a coating on the inside of food and beverage packaging.
Unspecified meat DNA found in food-sample tests
Sample tests in 2017 found DNA from animals not mentioned on the labelling, according to research from the BBC.
Updated advice on Honey Smacks, as cereal continues to be found on shelves
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its advice on Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal, after the produce was withdrawn on 14 June of this year.
Missouri bans labelling meat-free products as ‘meat’
The state of Missouri has banned the use of the word 'meat' on products not derived from harvested production livestock or poultry.
Outbreak of African Swine Fever threatens to spread
The Food and Agriculture Organization has warned how the current outbreak of African swine fever could easily spread.
Livestock Information Programme ‘pivotal’ for the UK
The NFU president claims that a successful LIP is pivotal for the development of a positive change in the sector.
Natural resistance to soybean aphids in sight
Researchers are looking to identify soybean varieties that are naturally resistant to soybean aphids, helping the development of soybean farmers.
Brits less likely to buy imported meat after Brexit
A survey of over 2,000 people in the UK has shown that Brits are less likely to buy imported meat after Brexit amid concerns of food mislabelling.
