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FSA launches support service for UK cultivated meat companies
The support service will help UK food innovators navigate regulatory hurdles and bring safe cultivated meat products to market faster.
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Unlocking value through product reformulation: why mouthfeel matters more than ever
As consumer expectations evolve, Tate & Lyle reveal to New Food why preserving mouthfeel through product reformulation is essential for delivering affordable indulgence.
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Consumer disgust will block edible insects as viable meat alternative, researchers warn
New research warns that cultural and psychological disgust will keep edible insects off Western plates as a meat alternative, despite sustainability benefits.
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ROCOL becomes first to receive NSF’s new PFAS-free certification for lubricants
ROCOL has become the first company to receive NSF’s PFAS free certification for its FOODLUBE lubricants—marking a major step forward in food safety and sustainability.
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GLP-1 supplements for weight management: what Vitafoods Europe 2025 taught us
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) supplements stole the spotlight at Vitafoods Europe 2025 in vibrant Barcelona (20-22 May). The undeniable impact of GLP-1 agonists on global health and nutrition left no seat unclaimed, as the only appetite left unsuppressed was for clarity on how the drug will shape the nutraceuticals industry.
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McDonald’s June menu adds ‘iconic’ Big Arch burger and returning fan favourites
McDonald’s unveils its new June menu, headlined by the Big Arch burger, now available in restaurants and via McDelivery across the UK.
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UK food policy – let’s discuss
There is no time to waste in turning the tide on the UK’s failing food system, as Dr Clive Black, former Head of Food Policy at the NFU, asserts in his ongoing call for a Minister for the Food System.
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Fruit Pastilles and Jelly Tots reimagined in Rowntree’s Squidgers launch
Rowntree’s reinvents classic sweets Fruit Pastilles and Jelly Tots with a new soft twist in its new Squidgers range.
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Digitalising pest management: the new frontier for smarter food and drink production
For the food and drink manufacturing sector, managing pest issues is a fundamental pillar in supporting robust operational practices. Here, John Stewart at Pelsis Group reveals how digitalisation can enhance traditional pest control measures for more timely and precise intervention when it’s needed.
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UK food manufacturers slash salt and sugar in major reformulation drive
UK food reformulation drives major sugar, salt and calorie cuts, as manufacturers urge government support for healthier innovation.
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Pieminister recalls pies mislabelled with 2026 use-by date
Popular UK pie brand Pieminister recalls 10 varieties after labels wrongly extended shelf life by a full year.
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Lidl hash browns recalled over metal contamination and choking risk
Lidl recalls a batch of its Harvest Basket Hash Browns after they were found to possibly contain metal pieces, posing a serious choking hazard to consumers.
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Dubai chocolate imports under scrutiny after FSA issues allergy warning
UK food safety watchdog warns allergy sufferers after unlabelled imported Dubai-style chocolates found on UK shelves and online.
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Jolly Rancher sweets recalled by FSA for not complying with UK law
Several imported Jolly Rancher sweets have been recalled by the FSA for containing chemical compounds that are prohibited in food under UK regulations.
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Twix advert banned by ASA for “condoning unsafe driving”
Twix TV advert banned by UK watchdog over high-speed car chase, rejecting Mars Wrigley’s defence of playful fantasy and cinematic style.
