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Controversial meat law comes into effect in California
California’s controversial “Proposition 12” has come into full effect after a six month delay expired this week.
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Examining the pet food market: approaches and alternatives
How has the landscape of the pet food industry evolved in recent years? Kate Kehoe of FMCG Gurus delves into market trends, revealing emerging demands in the current pet retail landscape.
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Will AI enhance or disrupt the fast food industry?
AI advancements promise to revolutionise food services, but success relies on sophisticated conversational abilities and personalised strategies, Gopi Polavarapu discusses.
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Understanding and addressing staff turnover in food and agriculture
Ricky Volpe analyses why staff turnover among the food and agriculture sectors is so high and suggests action the indsutry can take to improve it.
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The FDA Foods Coalition
Brian Ronholm and Roberta Wagner explain the reaction to the recent FDA restructuring and suggest where improvement still needs to be made.
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Recall Roundup: Spotlight on undeclared allergens
In our latest instalment of Recall Roundup we highlight food and beverage recalls involving undeclared allergens in the UK and US.
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Episode 46: Unwrapping 2023…with Professor Chris Elliott
Josh and Grace take a look back at how 2023 fared for the food and beverage industry with Professor Chris Elliott and assess whether our trend predictions were spot-on or missed the mark.
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Our responsibility to the future of pet care
Elise Malandain discusses shifting pet parenting trends and the need for sustainable nutrition, and digital advancements, reflecting a deep bond between pets and owners.
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Chefs and cultured meat: A recipe for culinary revolution
Sharing insights from CMS23, Philip Saneski reveals the collaborative journey of chefs and cultured meat firms, pioneering innovations and forging a sustainable culinary landscape to spark consumer interest.
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Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens
In this instalment of Recall Roundup, we highlight food recalls in the UK and US including a popular chocolate being recalled due to it containing pieces of rubber.
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US agencies unite to combat food waste and methane pollution
The Biden-Harris Administration has unveiled a draft of the National Strategy to reduce US food loss and waste.
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MALDI Biotyper: the future of food quality and safety
Here, Dr Gerald Larrouy-Maumus from Imperial College London and Matteo Viganò from Bruker Microbiology and Infection Diagnostics reveal how new methodologies are advancing testing capabilities.
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Our bitter-sweet tooth: The dark side of mass-produced chocolate
Dr Johnny Drain bites into the bittersweet truth about chocolate, noting ethics, sustainability, and a cocoa-free future to address challenges.
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Decoding the natural product demand puzzle
Data shows there’s growing consumer demand for natural foods, but despite many attempts to clarify what 'natural' means, to consumers and to the industry, there's still much confusion. Applied Futurist Tom Cheesewright explores what consumers are actually looking for when it comes natural and how ingredients like almonds can help…
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The path to food safety and transparency
Dr Sylvain Charlebois and Noor Latif from Dalhousie University examine the steps taken by countries around the world to improve traceability within their supply chains.
