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From beehive to jar – honey authenticity explained
Rick Mumford from the FSA explores the honey supply chain and the unique issues that can put it at risk of food fraud.
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How has a year of lockdown changed eating and shopping habits?
As the UK marks a year of COVID-19 restrictions, one survey has shed light on the changes in the eating and shopping habits of consumers that have been observed as a result of lockdown.
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FSA research shows UK food businesses improving in allergen handling
New research from the FSA claims the vast majority of food businesses in the UK have some form of policy on allergen labelling, and almost all had processes in place to check for allergenic ingredients.
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Brazilians beat Brits when it comes to adopting healthy eating habits
Respondents from both countries are reducing their carb consumption in a trend seen across five surveyed nations, as low-carb and keto diets gain popularity.
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Can bacteriophages be used to destroy harmful bacteria in cheese?
A research team is investigating whether using bacteriophages is an effective way of preventing foodborne illness in certain cheese varieties.
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Heineken powers brewery using beer destined for the drain
The Heineken brewery at Manchester has found a way to turn pints destined for pub cellars into biogas to help fuel the brewery's activity.
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Bird flu housing measures to be lifted at the end of this month
The measures were brought in late last year after bird flu was detected in several areas of Great Britain, though the risk to human health remains low.
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Nomad Foods and WWF announce sustainability partnership
The DfT claims electric vehicles are getting cheaper, but there has been criticism of the announcement by some members of the industry.
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Analysis shows record year of investment for alternative protein sector
The Good Food Institute claims alternative protein companies received nearly €2.6 billion in investments in 2020, making it a record year for the sector.
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The Brexit issues leaving a bitter taste
Bridge Cheese founder Michael Harte shares his experiences of importing and exporting goods under the new EU trade agreement and looks at how the industry is having to adapt to the changing rules and regulations.
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Recall Roundup: E.Coli, plastic pieces and possible cyanide poisoning…
This week's Recall Roundup features an E.Coli alert in Germany, as well as the risk of possible cyanide poisoning in Canada.
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Meatless Farm launches 30,000 sq ft production plant in Canada
Plant-based alternative manufacturer Meatless Farm has opened a new manufacturing plant in Calgary after success with high street food brands.
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Heineken undertakes huge sustainable bottle trial
Brewing giant Heineken says the trial will help it devise a solution to reduce the levels of carbon created during glass bottle production.
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Mettler-Toledo’s ProdX meets latest industry regulations
The new software product logs meta data so each inspection is recorded and tamper-proof, and complies with new legislation making its way into the food industry.
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Princes installs new canning line as part of £80 million investment
The food manufacturer has made what it has called the largest ever capital investment in its UK manufacturing facilities.
