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Deadline to submit novel food applications for CBD products extended
The CBD update from the FSA means the deadline is now for submission by 31 March 2021 and not validation.
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The importance of research to support food hypersensitive consumers
In the latest FSA Takeaway, two experts discuss some key findings of the Food Allergy and Intolerance Research Programme, how good quality research informs the FSA’s work, and where its next study will lead.
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Open letter criticises Sadiq Khan over Low Emission Zone
The director of a food haulage firm has criticised the Mayor of London for the Low Emission Zone, which he claims is costing his business hundreds of pounds every day.
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Recall Roundup: Salmonella, plastic pieces, and undeclared allergens…
This week's Recall Roundup features alerts over Salmonella in the US and Germany, and plastic and glass contamination in the UK.
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Islands to Highlands: What does 2021 hold for Scotch whisky?
New Food’s Joshua Minchin finds out how the Scotch whisky sector has fared over the past 12 months and how the sector may develop…
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Action on Salt calls for Government action on snack health claims
Action on Salt has issued a warning over the salt levels in so-called ‘healthy’ snacks and has urged the UK Government to name a successor to Public Health England to lead the salt reduction campaign.
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The Trade and Agriculture Commission report and what it might mean for us all
Professor Chris Elliott analyses the Commission’s recommendations and puts out a plea for the UK to get its own affairs in order before it begins seeking global export fame.
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Creating healthy snacks and a healthier planet
This International Women’s Day, New Food hears from Sara Roberts, a female leader challenging the norm for small businesses on the stand against climate change.
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Clearing the murky waters of rice fraud
Researchers in Belfast teamed up with the Mars Global Food Safety Center and Agilent Technologies to help farmers and producers, particularly in the developing world, more easily identify fraud.
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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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Beverage consumers increasingly health-conscious says research
Research from Kerry has suggested beverage consumers are keen to look after their health more than ever before in the wake of the pandemic.
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How will the UK’s 2021 budget impact the food and drink sector?
New Food examines the reaction of the food and drink industry to one of the most important budget announcements in UK history.
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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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First ever recyclable rice pouch makes its way to supermarket shelves
The new pouch is the same size and shape of the older, non-recyclable counterpart, and according to the manufacturers, possesses the same attributes in terms of food safety and convenience.
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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.
