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Recall Roundup: Insect, wood, plastic and glass contamination warnings
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (14-20 March 2025), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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Sainsbury’s and Cranswick announce £61 million partnership to boost British pig welfare
The new ten-year collaboration focuses on higher welfare standards, sustainable pork production and long-term stability for British farmers.
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Unilever’s Future Menus report uncovers the secret to attracting Gen Z diners
Unilever Food Solutions’ Future Menus report reveals how chefs can attract Gen Z diners and maximise loyalty through personalisation and global flavours.
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IFST and Campden BRI panel explore the future of reformulation
At the IFST and Campden BRI forum, representatives from Waitrose and Costa Coffee, alongside industry experts, presented a range of strategies for addressing ultra-processed foods. The discussion covered differing definitions and explored alternatives to traditional reformulation.
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UK’s “fastest growing beer trend since craft” sees 250 percent surge
Fruit-led brews are taking over the UK beer market, with Tesco reporting a 250 percent sales increase as demand for lighter, refreshing styles soars.
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Understanding near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy in food testing
Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy is a powerful tool for ensuring food safety and quality. From identifying ingredients to detecting food fraud, explore how this non-destructive method is shaping the future of food analysis.
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FDF urges action as Brexit bureaucracy strangles UK food exports by a third
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) calls for immediate government intervention to address post-Brexit trade barriers and 34 percent decline in UK food exports to the EU.
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Navigating food safety and quality in an era of global challenges
Barilla’s Roberto Buttini shares the pasta company’s proactive strategies for heading off product challenges in today’s uncertain climate.
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Morrisons drops Thai coconut milk over monkey labour concerns
Morrisons drops Thai coconut milk linked to monkey labour, pledging to use only ethical suppliers after PETA Asia investigation.
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Aldi and Walmart among 20 global retailers exposed in new report for methane inaction
A new report exposes the top 20 global food retailers for failing to tackle 'super-heater' methane gas emissions in their supply chains.
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Too Good To Go distribute 100,000 surplus food parcels in just four months
Too Good To Go and CEVA Logistics have reached a major milestone, successfully distributing 100,000 surplus food parcels in just four months, helping to reduce food waste and support sustainable manufacturing practices across the UK and Europe.
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Aldi extends Flake Bake range after one million patties sold
Aldi will launch a new Flake Bake chicken patty on 12 March 2025, following huge demand for the brand’s Jamaican-inspired beef patties.
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Co-op leads the way on prawn welfare with 100% ablation-free commitment and humane slaughter pledge
Co-op has become the first UK retailer to ensure 100% ablation-free prawns and will implement humane electrical stunning by 2027. This landmark move sets a new standard for ethical prawn sourcing and highlights Co-op’s leadership in animal welfare.
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The illegal meat timebomb ticking louder and louder but the government has cloth ears….
The UK's illegal meat crisis is spiralling out of control. Professor Chris Elliott warns that government inaction risks devastating consequences for food safety and farming.
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Lab-grown food could hit UK supermarket shelves by 2027
Lab-grown meat, dairy and sugar could be available to UK consumers within two years, as the Food Standards Agency looks to accelerate its approval process for cell-cultivated products.
