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Recall roundup: Listeria alerts and lead contamination
This week's recall roundup contains product recalls from the US, UK and Germany, where a Listeria alert and lead contamination have been reported.
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HFSS food TV ads to be banned before 9pm in UK
The advertising ban has garnered support from nutrition groups like Action on Salt and Action on Sugar, but other areas of the food industry have expressed their concern over the new regulations.
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Football’s secret weapon: Robson-Kanu talks food as medicine
Former Premier League and international footballer International footballer Thomas 'Hal' Robson-Kanu talks about food as medicine and explains how turmeric turned his career around.
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Large spate of cat deaths gives cause for food recall
An alarming number of felines have fallen ill with a rare disease thought to be linked to a brand of cat food recalled by the FSA.
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Princes announces £60 million investment in Cardiff site
Food manufacturer Princes is planning its largest every investment in soft drinks in the Welsh capital, as it looks to expand its product range beyond fruit juice.
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Lessons must be learned from FSA’s failed Russell Hume investigation
Professor Chris Elliott urges government to give the NFCU more authority when it comes to investigating cases of food crime and argues that the unit could have prevented the Russell Hume case from collapsing.
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Kerry purchases preservation specialist Niacet
Kerry hopes the acquisition of the preservative specialist will enhance its own food protection business and allow it to expand its product range to a broader market.
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FSA serves up COVID-19 consumer insights report
Helen Heard, Senior Social Science Research Officer, shares insight on the consumer impact of the pandemic as the monthly COVID-19 Consumer Tracker completes its 12th wave.
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UK exports to EU down nearly 50 percent says FDF
The FDF’s Q1 Trade Snapshot has revealed a significant decline in EU export and imports, with exports falling by £2 billion compared to the same period in 2019.
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I take pea milk with my coffee
New Food hears from Maria Tegman, Co-Founder of pea milk manufacturer Sproud, as she explains why dairy alternatives are so beneficial from a sustainability standpoint.
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ACI to open new EU office in Brussels
The association hopes the expansion into Brussels will enable it to provide regulatory advice in both the UK and the EU for a newly regulated industry.
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FSS publishes report on beef mince after survey finds E.coli in samples
The Scottish food safety authority has published the report after a 2019 survey found dangerous pathogens present in some beef mince samples.
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Supermarket recalls announced across the UK
Supermarket recalls have dominated this week's roundup, with Listeria, Salmonella, and foreign objects a cause for concern.
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Australian trade deal spells good news for whisky with UK farmers worried
The trade deal has been welcomed by the Scotch Whisky Association, but the NFU has its doubts over whether the pact can uphold UK animal welfare standards sufficiently.
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Professor Susan Jebb appointed Chair of FSA
Professor Susan Jebb was a major contributor to the landmark report on obesity in 2007 and is currently an advisor to the National Food Strategy.
