Co-op to scrap ‘best before’ dates on fruit and vegetables
UK supermarket Co-op are removing ‘best-before’ dates on fresh fruit and vegetables to help customers cut food waste and save money.
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“Moderate” alcohol consumption linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Following a preclinical study, scientists have discovered that “even modest amounts” of alcohol can cause loss of brain cells.
Aldi announces more than 6,000 new jobs in 2023
Discount supermarket Aldi has said that it will be creating more than 6,000 new roles across the UK in 2023.
Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens
Read our latest recall roundup to find out about recalls in the US and UK, including small pieces of plastic found in Quorn meatballs.
Food colouring may “damage” the human gut
Nanoparticles in food colouring and anti-caking agents may “damage parts of the human intestine”, according to new research.
In what way is chicken and salmon surprisingly similar?
Scientists have found that, due to their feed, chicken and farmed salmon have “remarkably similar” environmental footprints.
Food inflation dips but still remains high
Food inflation in January 2023 dipped slightly from the previous month but still remains high at 16.7 percent.
Coffey to call for UK-US co-operation for sustainable agriculture
Thérèse Coffey is set to deliver a speech to explain why the UK and US “must forge a more sustainable future for agriculture together”.
Ronald Kers to leave 2 Sisters Food Group for Valeo Foods
Ronald Kers will be taking over the role of Group CEO from Seamus Kearney at Valeo Foods Group. “I’m thrilled to be joining Valeo Foods, and look forward to partnering with the team to help realize the ambition of building a scale and growing platform of multi-national food brands” said…
Mars Wrigley fined after workers fall into chocolate vat
A Mars Wrigley factory in Pennsylvania has been fined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) following two employees falling into a chocolate vat.
Consumer demand for fresh meat may waver following recalls
Researchers from Penn State University have claimed that fresh meat recalls may affect consumer demand and impact sales.
UK Government provide £12.4 million to help cut industry emissions
Energy intensive industries are being given a share of £12.4 million in government funding to find ways to reduce their carbon emissions.
Tesco’s partnership with Olio stops 30 million meals going to waste
Through a partnership with surplus-food redistribution app Olio, Tesco has said that more than 30 million meals have “been stopped from going to waste”.
Carbon emissions from fertilisers could reduce by 80 percent by 2050
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have said carbon emissions from fertilisers could be reduced to one-fifth of the current levels by 2050.
Recall Roundup: Listeria monocytogenes and undeclared allergens
This week, New Food looks at recalls that have occurred in the UK and US, including a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination in various products.
