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UK soft drink taxes linked with decreased obesity in girls
A study has found there to be an eight percent reduction in obesity in girls coinciding with 2018 soft drinks industry levy.
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Veganuary: A trend here to stay?
New Food’s Grace Galler analyses how pertinent Veganism is in today’s world and asks SuperMeat if alternative proteins can make a comeback following “stagnant” sales in 2022.
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Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens
Read our latest recall roundup concerning products in the US and Canada, including a metal object found in a chocolate cake.
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FDA food chief resigns: Why has Frank Yiannas stepped down?
A beleaguered FDA finds itself without a Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Repsonse, as Frank Yiannas announces his resignation to a shocked food and beverage industry.
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Dollar stores are the fastest-growing food retailers in the US
A study by Tufts University has found that dollar stores are permeating the food market in the US, especially in rural areas.
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FDA announces draft guidance for processed baby foods
Aiming to help reduce potential health effects for babies and children under two, the FDA has announced action levels for lead categories of processed baby foods.
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Could seafood lower the risk of kidney disease?
Researchers found that omega 3 fatty acids in seafood is linked to lower risk of chronic kidney disease.
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Food inflation used as excuse to “hike prices” says Tesco Chairman
During a BBC interview, the Chairman of Tesco said that “some food firms may be using inflation as an excuse to hike prices further than necessary”.
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Episode 35: The big 2023 preview…ft. Professor Chris Elliott
Joshua Minchin and Grace Galler chat to Professor Chris Elliot about upcoming food and beverage trends that should be on everyone's radar.
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Recall Roundup: E.coli and undeclared allergens
Read this week’s recall roundup involving recalls from the UK and US, including Alfalfa Sprouts due to the detection of Shiga toxin producing E.coli.
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Starbucks partners with DoorDash
Coffee giant Starbucks has partnered with DoorDash to expand its delivery service across the US.
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A glass never full: Carlsberg’s relentless drive for innovation
New Food speaks to Mikael Johansson about why he thinks prioritising brew quality is key to Carlsberg’s international success.
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Cake comments made in a “personal capacity” says FSA Chair
FSA Chairwoman Professor Susan Jebb has clarified comments made in a recent article linking bringing in cake with passive smoking.
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Food inflation rises for 17th month in a row
The Office for National Statistics has said that food inflation reached 16.9 percent in December 2022, with milk, cheese and eggs being particularly affected.
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M&S to invest £480 million into “bigger, better” stores
Marks & Spencer has announced that it will be creating 3,400 jobs across the UK following a store investment of nearly half a billion pounds.
