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Recall roundup: Salmonella and allergen alerts
This week's roundup of all the crucial product recalls includes a Salmonella alert, plus recalls relating to foreign objects and allergens.
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A third of hospitality businesses could go bust by 2023
A survey has found that more than a third of the UK’s hospitality businesses are at risk of going bust amid the cost-of-living crisis.
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How is the bird flu outbreak affecting the UK?
Over the past year, avian influenza outbreaks have erupted over the UK. With the Government ordering all birds to be housed, New Food’s Grace Galler speaks to various names in the food industry to understand how bird flu has impacted poultry professionals.
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How to stand the test of time in the cultured meat market
As plant-based sales stagnate in the US, Bethan Grylls looks at the lessons that can be taken into the cultured meat industry, including how it should position and market itself around the world and what the best move is for those in plant proteins going forwards.
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Three major UK cheese trends to watch out for
Gareth Watson explores the UK consumer trends affecting the cheese industry and how Primula Cheese is adapting to new shopping behaviours.
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Why food allergies should be seen as a business opportunity, not a threat
Director and Founder of AllergyCompanions.com, Liljia Polo-Richards, highlights how a change of perspective can benefit both consumers and businesses.
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UK food inflation continues to break records
October 2022 marks an all-time high for food inflation in the UK, increasing to 11.6 percent and affecting basic products such as milk.
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Reigniting the magic in better-for-you drinks
From sugar reduction to taste modulation – IFF reflects on the benefits of taking an holistic approach to today's beverage trends.
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“All birds to be housed” as bird flu cases climb
The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer is set to introduce a housing order across England to prevent the spread of avian influenza.
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Radnor Hills receives recyclable packaging grant
UK beverage company obtains funding from WRAP Cymru to produce 100 percent recyclable rPET packaging.
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Another fish seller sentenced for scamming the elderly
A UK fish seller has been sentenced to over five years in prison for pressuring elderly people into buy unwanted fish which was often unsafe to eat.
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Recall roundup: Undeclared ingredients
Numerous undeclared allergens impact the US and UK in this week's recall roundup, with recalls of products containing sulphites, egg and celery.
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South Lincolnshire receives £16 million agri-tech investment
A Food Enterprise Zone in South Lincolnshire has received £16 million in agri-tech funding to tackle UK food security.
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DEFRA appoints new Secretary of State
Thérèse Coffey has been appointed as the UK’s Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority cracks down on misleading CBD claims
Following a complaint from the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance over several published advertorials which rated ‘the best UK CBD oils, the UK’s regulator of advertising has published its ruling into whether misleading claims were made.
