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EFSA expands food consumption database
The food consumption database is said to play a key role in the evaluation of the risks related to possible hazards in food, allowing estimates of consumers’ exposure to such hazards.
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BfR provides coronavirus food safety advice
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, a scientifically independent institution within the portfolio of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture in Germany, has offered advice about the recent outbreak of coronavirus with regards to food imports and food consumption.
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How health and wellness replaced diet
The food and beverage industry is driven by consumer demand and popular trends, and the health and wellness trend is more prevalent than ever. James Clifton, Chief Executive of the MISSION Group, takes a look at how brands and food businesses have looked to rebrand alongside.
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Recall roundup: cookies, cattle feed, burger relish and yoghurts
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
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Ensuring a safe supply chain when producing gluten-free
Gluten-free and wheat-free specialist baker, Claire Forster, explains the importance of a safe production line.
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Application note: How to differ between natural and artificial vanilla with (U)HPLC
Vanillin is one of the most popular flavouring used in food and beverages. In this application the components of different vanilla products were analysed.
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Soil Association report reveals 4.5 percent growth in UK organic market
After eight years of growth, organic sales have reached their highest ever value with £200 million spent each month on organic food and drink in the UK.
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How will we eat post-Brexit?
Kumud Gandhi, Founder of The Cooking Academy, details how, now that the United Kingdom has officially left the European Union, it is crucial for consumers and the food industry to consider buying and sourcing locally.
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Iceland trial to reduce fresh produce plastic packaging by 93 percent
The trial, which was launched in 33 stores, is expected to remove seven tonnes of plastic from Iceland's supply chain.
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Report analyses the future of sustainability in the dairy industry
The report indicates that there is an urgent need for further cross-sector collaboration in order for the dairy industry to develop sustainably and ethically.
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Application note: Be(e) wary – determination of neonicotinoids in honey
Three honey samples were analysed for neonicotinoid content according to current regulating guidelines via a fast and simple HPLC method.
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Debate, share and learn at Food Integrity 2020 conference
itsu's technical and quality lead urges industry to come together at Food Integrity 2020 to strengthen and improve our global food and beverage supply chain.
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Sales of toddler milk rise in US, despite expert health warnings
Although health and nutrition experts have warned that these products can contain elevated levels of sugar and sodium, the rise in sales is due to an increase of advertising, according to researchers from the University of Connecticut.
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‘Free range’ chicken farm has its awful conditions exposed
A chicken farm, which claimed to be supplying 'free range' produce, has had its licence suspended after activists discovered animals in awful conditions. Professor Chris Elliott gives his thoughts on the matter...
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FDA releases Small Entity Compliance Guide on labelling final rule
The guide aims to help packaged food manufacturers meet the federal standard requirements of the 2016 labelling final rule.
