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WebinarDetecting the presence of PFAS in chicken eggs
Free webinar: University of Connecticut researchers test chicken eggs for 28 PFAS compounds and compare two UHPLC-MS/MS extraction methods.
NewsGhanaian university launches centre to combat food fraud
The University of Cape Coast has launched the Africa Centre for Food Integrity, a new research hub dedicated to detecting food fraud, developing rapid authentication technologies and strengthening consumer confidence in African food products.
NewsTesco launches nutrient-dense Plentifuel chilled meals range
Tesco has unveiled Plentifuel, a new range of chilled meals developed with nutritionists to deliver high protein, fibre and essential micronutrients in convenient 300g portions for £3.
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Weaponising our food supply: the dark new age of cyberterrorism
What happens when the very systems designed to keep our food safe become targets for cyberattacks? Chris Elliott warns of the potentially devastating consequences for our food supply.
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Mounting evidence of rising global food fraud
Food fraud rarely reveals itself willingly. The Food Authenticity Network examines what three years of monitoring can tell us about a problem that remains notoriously difficult to measure.
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Where AI and digital tools are delivering value in food production
AI in food production is moving beyond pilot projects and into everyday operations but where is it already delivering measurable value? Read this free report to explore real-world applications and the challenges holding back wider adoption.
ArticleGLP-1 food products must deliver more from less, but what can they claim?
GLP-1 use changes how some consumers eat, New Food examines how nutrition science can translate into viable products, with Osborne Clarke’s Charlie Hennig unpacking the claims and regulatory challenges.
ArticlePlant-based homogenisation starts with the right pre-mix
Steffen Jahnke of GEA explores how the right pre-mix sets the foundation for successful plant-based homogenisation, and what scale-up really tests.
ArticleThe Process NIR Readiness Checklist
Successful process NIR starts before installation. This checklist helps manufacturers assess readiness, identify gaps and make the right decisions early to accelerate deployment and results.
OpinionThe canaries are singing: is Britain finally waking up to food security?
With the UK’s food and drink trade deficit at its highest since 2000 and concern growing across industry and academia, a leading sector voice warns that food security is now a national security issue.
ArticleWhat viable PFAS-free food packaging really requires
With new EU limits on PFAS in food-contact packaging now in force, New Food speaks to VTT experts about balancing product performance requirements with viable PFAS-free alternatives.
ArticleWhy fragmented product data raises the cost of food non-compliance
Specright’s Andy Stark explores how fragmented product data can increase compliance risk, slow reformulation and drain R&D capacity – and why trusted data is becoming critical to effective AI adoption.
OpinionBrazilian beef and the UK: why Europe’s food safety decisions matter again for Britain
With the EU ban on Brazilian beef reigniting debate over import standards, Chris Elliott examines the implications for farmers, consumers and UK food security.
OpinionA big UK food policy opportunity… to be seized!
Clive Black lays out potential scenarios governing the health of the UK’s food system – maintaining that securing its resilience is within grasp, if only government will but reach for it.
ArticleGLP-1 friendly’ has no regulatory definition and manufacturers are shipping it anyway
New Food explains: ‘GLP-1 friendly’ has no regulatory definition. What manufacturers must verify before using the term.
OpinionImported eggs and Salmonella: the cracks in Britain’s food-safety defences
Recent Salmonella outbreaks have exposed vulnerabilities in UK egg supply chains. Chris Elliott examines their complex routes into food service and where improvements are needed.
ArticleBuilding food supply chain resilience through data-sharing approaches
As food supply chains face growing disruption, Wageningen University & Research experts explain why better data sharing is becoming critical to building greater agility and resilience.
ArticleHow FSA national regulation proposals could reshape industry oversight
The UK Government has asked the FSA to develop national oversight of large food businesses. Walker Morris’ Chris McGarvey explains what it could mean for the industry.
OpinionBritain’s food system exposed this summer: the new realities of food security
Chris Elliott warns that summer 2026 is exposing serious food-system vulnerabilities and explores how Britain can strengthen resilience against mounting global pressures.
OpinionUltra-processed foods and dietary guidance: why context matters
Choosing foods for good health can be difficult when availability, taste and budget shape decisions. While broad categories aim to simplify choices, new evidence suggests greater nuance is needed to improve global food environments.
ArticleHow laboratory AI agents can transform R&D and quality in the food industry
Food and beverage laboratories face growing pressure to innovate without compromising safety. This article explores how agentic AI can connect siloed data, strengthen predictive quality and accelerate R&D.
ArticleDesigning nutraceuticals around biology, not ingredients
Health claims on nutraceuticals can be limited due to the need for scientific evidence, which traditional products often lack. Here, we introduce a new approach to nutraceutical formulation that marries biology with engineering to address specific health issues – and the results are looking good.