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FDA writes to manufacturers over toxic contaminants in baby food
The FDA has reminded manufacturers of their responsibilities with regard to toxic elements in baby food as the administration sets out a plan to tackle the issue.
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For the love of pizza
New Food gains insight into one of the world’s favourite pizza brands and the innovative process behind its doughs.
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New research sheds light on female-owned farms in US
New research suggests female-owned farms are more likely to be found in areas closer to urban centres, with the average size being less than 50 acres.
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Off the rocks: US lifts tariffs on Scotch whisky
A ceasefire has been negotiated in the tariff war between the US and UK over an aircraft manufacturing dispute, with a four-month suspension announced by Washington and London this week.
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Ultrasonic salad cleaning could help prevent disease outbreaks
It’s hoped the new technology could help prevent cases of foodborne disease like the E.Coli outbreak which swept the US in 2018.
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Recall Roundup: Listeria, plastic pieces, and undeclared allergens…
This week's Recall Roundup features alerts over Listeria monocytogenes in the US and Germany, as well as undeclared allergens in Canada.
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Excessive screen time linked to binge-eating by US researchers
Researchers in the US have linked excessive screen time with the development of binge-eating disorder in later years after surveying more than 10,000 children.
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Buttergate was years in the making
Sylvain Charlebois looks at the deep-rooted underlying issues of buttergate and why the sector will come out stronger following an investigation.
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Oval plates could be the key to reducing food waste, say researchers
Simply swapping traditional round plates to smaller, oval shaped ones could help reduce food waste in US university dining halls, according to one study.
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Beyond Meat signs partnerships with McDonald’s and Yum! Brands
Beyond Meat has signed agreements with some of the biggest players in the fast-food industry as vegan options become more commonplace on the world’s favourite menus.
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Animal Welfare Institute takes on Boar’s Head over advertising claims
The AWI says Boar’s Head does not meet a high enough standard of animal care to warrant "humanely raised” claims, yet the cold meat supplier does adhere to industry guidelines.
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How ready is your food business for a cybercrime attack?
Arun Chauhan and Esther Phillips outline the dangers cybercrime poses to the food industry and ask whether businesses are truly prepared for a criminal attack.
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Path for cellular seafood “long and narrow”
A team of researchers from Santa Barabra has outlined just how tough a task it will be for cellular seafood to deliver the environmental benefits it has promised.
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Recall Roundup: Salmonella, glass pieces, and undeclared allergens…
This week's Recall Roundup features alerts over glass contamination in Germany, as well as undeclared allergens in the UK, US and Canada.
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New research could provide more hop flavours for craft brewers
Researchers in the US have published a study which they say will significantly expand the understanding of the hop genome, potentially providing brewers with more hop varieties.
