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Guide To Testing: Improved lab productivity
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Study reveals “critical insights” to increase milk consumption among children
Milk consumption among children has been declining for decades, which could have long-term implications for health, according to the study authors.
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Food Security Council established in Michigan
After COVID-19 magnified food insecurity in Michigan, the newly established Council will see representatives from health care, agriculture, education, business and nonprofits share analysis and solutions.
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EFSA assesses health risk of natural compound found in potatoes
Upon request of the European Commission, EFSA has assessed the health risks associated with glycoalkaloids (GAs) in the Solanaceae family of plants.
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Cannabis edibles leave several children in hospital
Health Canada issues a warning to consumers about cannabis edibles, including how to recognise legitimate products and safe storage, after several children accidentally ingested illegal products.
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Keeping up with consumer demand in the dairy industry
Dairy brands must innovate faster and adapt to deliver comfort, nutrition and delight to consumers. Normunds Staņēvičs of Food Union elaborates.
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Nutritional labelling is working and should be prioritised, say researchers
The study is said to be the first to evaluate the impact of Front-of-Pack nutritional labelling on retailers' store-branded products, which was first introduced in the UK back in 2006.
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FDA finalises “gluten-free” labelling rule
The final rule aims to better protect individuals with coeliac disease, which impacts approximately three million Americans.
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FSA publishes latest findings of COVID-19 Consumer Tracker
The findings are said to have implications for many aspects of Government policy such as food safety and nutrition.
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Food we can trust – making it happen
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Chief Executive, Emily Miles, discusses the importance of trust and collaboration in the first of a new regular column.
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Recall roundup: Major UK supermarkets recall popular products
Sainsbury's, Iceland, Waitrose & Partners and Co-operative Food have all recently recalled products due to contamination or undeclared allergens.
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Global food prices rise in July amidst “revived global import demand”
The FAO Food Price Index was primarily driven up by dairy and oil price increases, but meat saw a decline of almost 10 percent compared to 2019.
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FDA requests information on expansion of “rarely consumed raw” list
The FDA is seeking data and information related to produce that has no or low reported consumption on the US in order for the list to be a better representation of actual consumption rates.
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How COVID-19 is reshaping the drinks industry
Chris Banks CBE, Executive Chair of Cracker Drinks Co and former Managing Director of Coca-Cola Great Britain, outlines some of the standout trends seen by the drinks industry during COVID-19 and offers his insight as to how drinks brands should leverage these trends.
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FDA investigating Salmonella Newport outbreak linked to red onions
The outbreak now spans across 34 US states and there have been 396 illnesses and 59 hospitalisations recorded as of 3 August 2020.
