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How has COVID-19 impacted the UK brewing and distilling industries?
Murdoch MacLennan, Partner & Head of Brewing & Distilling at Campbell Dallas, tells New Food how the novel coronavirus has impacted UK brewing supply and demand.
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COVID-19 will change the future of snacking, research suggests
Data and analytics firm GlobalData has suggested that the snack sector will change as consumers move away from the 'on the go' trend towards healthier, eat-at-home options.
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Q&A: IFST creates COVID-19 Advisory Group
New Food finds out more about IFST’s COVID-19 focused advisory group in an interview with Dr Rachel Ward, Scientific Policy Director.
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Allergen-related recalls reach five-year record high in the UK
More than 100 products removed from UK market in 2018/19 due to allergen-related risks - a 16 percent rise from the previous year.
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Study finds collaboration is key to reduce food waste caused by labelling
Researchers from the University of Maryland have set out to clarify the science behind food date labels, highlighting the need for interdisciplinary research and stakeholder collaboration to minimise food waste.
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EFSA warns ochratoxin A is a risk to most consumer groups
The EFSA has published a scientific opinion, concluding that ochratoxin A (OTA), a mycotoxin naturally produced by moulds found in foodstuffs, poses a public health risk to most consumer groups.
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Beta-alanine and the importance of quality
The market is doubling down on beta-alanine – but is it using the right kind? Mark LeDoux explains how generic beta-alanine ingredients can cost you in the long run.
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Recall roundup: Co-op doughnuts, Lidl pesto, basil and ice cream
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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Craft brewery embraces new identity amid sustainability efforts
BrewDog commits to sustainable beer production and sets out new course for business which balances profit with people and planet.
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Optimism for organic
Lee Holdstock, Business & Trade Development Manager at Soil Association Certification, explains how many consumers have looked to organic as a trusted source of food during times of uncertainty and fear, and how he has high hopes for the future of the market.
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Food allergies may be underdiagnosed in low income children, finds study
A study has compared the prevalence of food allergies in children enrolled on US Medicaid with national estimates, finding that the condition could be hugely underdiagnosed.
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Action on Sugar and Action on Salt call for unhealthy advertising ban during lockdown
The campaign groups claimed that some food companies, including big brands, have been capitalising on the government’s ‘stay home’ message by heavily promoting unhealthy food, sometimes to the "most vulnerable members of society."
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Has COVID-19 impacted the way consumers think about packaging?
A global consumer survey points towards a shift in consumer priorities when it comes to food packaging.
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Frozen food demand will continue beyond the pandemic, suggests survey
A consumer study, commissioned by the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), has found that the surge in demand for frozen food is due to returning buyers as well as first-time buyers.
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Recall roundup: Calippo ice lollys, Morrisons living herbs and sauce
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.
