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Folic acid to be added to UK flour to prevent birth defects
It’s hoped the fortification of flour in the UK will reduce neural tube defects among new born children as the UK follows the US and Australia in adopting the policy.
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World Macadamia Organisation (WMO) launched
The newly-formed WMO incudes membership from some of the world’s largest macadamia-producing countries, including Australia, South Africa and the US state of Hawaii.
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Recall roundup: Listeria and STEC alerts sounded in US
This week's recall roundup features alerts over Listeria monocytogenes and Shiga-toxin producing E.coli (STEC) in the US and undeclared allergen recalls in UK supermarkets.
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Export Health Certificates pushed back, sparking fury within food industry
Border control measures which would have affected food and drink manufacturers have been pushed back until next year, in a move which has sparked fury among corners of the industry.
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A message from the FSA’s new Chair
The FSA’s new Chair, Susan Jebb, discusses her ideas about the agency’s role in helping deliver the government’s vision for a reformed food system.
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UK supply chain woes continue as M&S blames EHC officials
Marks and Spencer has flagged up difficulties with Export Health Certificates as a potential cause for the UK’s supply chain difficulties, which show no signs of stopping.
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High-fat diets could disrupt the body clock and lead to obesity
New research has suggested that a high-fat diet can disrupt our body clock and affect how full and sated we feel – leading to overeating and potentially obesity.
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Invest in alternative proteins to deliver on climate targets, says new report
In order for the UK and other countries to deliver on climate targets, the Social Market Foundation says more attention and investment must be given to the alternative protein sector.
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Recall roundup: Listeria alert in Canada and undeclared allergens
This week's recall roundup features a Listeria alert in Canada, as well as multiple undeclared allergens across the US and UK.
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UK food and drink sales to non-EU countries back to pre-pandemic levels
With trading difficulties with EU continuing, UK exports to non-EU countries have flourished and have almost returned to levels seen before the onset of the pandemic.
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EU lifts ban on feeding livestock processed animal protein (PAP)
The ban was put in place after the BSE outbreak of the 1990s, which resulted in the culling of millions of cattle and the deaths of hundreds of people. The European Commission, however, has kept the ban on intra-species recycling.
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Four in ten have never heard of Natasha’s Law
New research from GS1 reveals a worryingly high number of people in the food industry are unaware of the Natasha’s Law legislation coming into effect in October, and highlights a gap between large franchises and small independent businesses.
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Red diesel changes unfair on businesses, says Cold Chain Federation
A change in the way tax is rebated for red diesel has sparked anger within the food industry, with one body claiming the decision has “undermined confidence.”
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Recall roundup: Pork scratchings recalled over Salmonella fears
This week's recall roundup includes several pork scratching recalls, which have been issued over Salmonella contamination fears.
