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Front-of-pack traffic lights confuse UK consumers
Research from Nestlé Cereals reveals that 34% of UK consumers do not know what the traffic light nutritional labelling system means, flagging concerns over consumer confusion.
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As Co2 prices rise for businesses, consumers will be expected to pay the price
We are already experiencing the worst food inflation in 50 years, but shoppers can expect to see prices rise further as businesses have no choice but to waiver the costs, 2 Sisters Food Group boss warns.
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Drink tea to live longer
Research shows that drinking tea can lower risk of mortality and prevent poor health conditions.
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Recall roundup: Undeclared allergens, foreign objects and pathogen concerns
Read our latest roundup of recalls impacting the UK and US, including several incidences of packaging errors, with allergens not being included on the label, along with numerous pathogen concerns.
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Defra launches bread and flour consultation launched in the UK
The consultation will look at changing the bread and flour regulations that have been in place for more than 20 years, but some in the baking sector think it does not go far enough.
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Can Twitch tweak your diet?
Research shows that some Twitch users are vulnerable to negative influences as a result of nutrient-poor food endorsements.
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UK food inflation hits highest rate since 2008 crash
Food inflation reached levels not seen for over a decade as households have less disposable income than they did in June 2021.
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Longer lasting vitamin-enriched beverages
UK technology company launches vitamin microcapsule which enables brands to micro package beverages without the risk of degradation.
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Vulnerable warned over Listeria monocytogenes outbreak
UK health authorities are concerned that some vulnerable consumers are at risk of Listeriosis, which can be more serious for some groups of people.
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Ultra processed foods may make you blue
You may want to reconsider eating ultra processed foods, after a US study found those consuming higher amounts were more likely to experience bouts of depression.
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Müller staff at Gloucestershire site vote to strike
The strike will impact the supply chain of milk products to the site’s main customers, including M&S and Waitrose, among other supermarkets.
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What to expect at Food Safety Conference 2022
The New Food editorial team guide you through two action-packed days of content at The Food safety Conference 2022.
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Street food in the US
If you’ve visited the US, you’ll likely have experienced the delights the food trucks have to offer. Here New Food finds out how these meals on wheels became so embedded in the country’s culture and some of the most successful businesses among them.
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The impact of inflation on food
Purity Hrisca, Technical Manager at Sainsbury’s, provides clarity on precisely what inflation means and how it can impact food security and safety.
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Consumers exposed to potentially harmful lead shot in pheasants
It’s not uncommon to find some shotgun pellets in your pheasant, but could consumers be eating too much lead inadvertently?
