This week’s recall roundup: listeria broccoli and mislabelled sandwiches
17 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
This week's recall roundup from the UK and North America includes sandwiches, muffins, broccoli and noodles...
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Cutting cream cheese-making process from 20 hours to 30 minutes
15 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
The company described the protein as delivering ‘an excellent flavour and texture’, claiming it is ‘easy to handle and highly versatile’.
Children’s cereals ranked by sugar content
14 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
The research showed shocking levels of sugar, with branded products often having a higher sugar content than supermarket brands...
Global sales of UK food and drink reach record high
13 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
With businesses selling their products to over 200 global markets, UK food and drink has shown a clear global desire for British taste, along with the high quality and standards met in the UK.
NFU warns Britain could run out of food after a hard Brexit
9 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
The report suggests that, should the nation be fed solely on British food from the beginning of the year, supplies would run bare by the 7th August.
£50m boost for British pork as export market opens in Taiwan
8 August 2018 | By New Food
A new agreement that will see British farmers and food producers export pork to Taiwan for the first time is expected to be worth in excess of £50 million over the next five years.
This week’s recall roundup: Salmonella crackers and undeclared milk
1 August 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
This week's roundup of recalls in the United Kingdom and North America...
Canned drink sales on the up
23 July 2018 | By New Food
Canned drinks are seeing significant growth in the UK market, according to the latest Nielsen research revealed today by the Can Makers.
Dairy industry faces ‘impossible choices’ post-Brexit, says Arla
20 July 2018 | By New Food
Arla says Brexit could lead to far more friction importing dairy, in turn meaning a shortage in staple products.
U-turn alcohol duty freeze boosts Treasury’s coffers by £86 million
19 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Of the Treasury's windfall, £67 million came from wine and spirit sales alone, meaning that the wine and spirit industry accounted for 78 per cent of the increase.
British grocers reduce SKU counts in bid to compete with discounters
18 July 2018 | By Anna Lambert (New Food)
The UK’s biggest grocery retailers are significantly reducing their product ranges to compete with discounter challengers, according to new research.
European Parliament draws battle lines against dual quality food
13 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Tests in some EU countries found same-brand fish fingers with less fish, sliced bread with less whole wheat flour, and orange drinks with no orange content.
What makes an onion smell like an onion?
5 July 2018 | By GERSTEL
What makes an onion smell like an onion? And why does a freshly cut onion smell fresh?
Food Brexit Chairman urges greater knowledge of food production
5 July 2018 | By Anna Lambert (New Food)
“I honestly believe that slaughterhouses, intensive chicken barns or crowded pig pens should be open to the public eye. Schools should be encouraged to visit as part of the curriculum"
Three confectionary giants bitten by new junk food advertising rules
4 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The complaints against the companies were submitted by campaign groups arguing they were publishing ads directed at children for products that were high in fat, salt or sugar.
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