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Ultra-processed foods linked to alarming premature death rates in the UK and US
A new study reveals ultra-processed foods contribute to 13.8 percent of premature deaths in the UK, highlighting urgent health risks.
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Mexico refuses to yield to US demands on screwworm livestock response
Mexico resists US pressure for full control over screwworm eradication, fuelling rising tensions and livestock trade risks across North America.
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Recall Roundup: Asda, Morrisons and Gerber baby teething sticks
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (18-24 April 2025), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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Putting life-saving adrenaline within reach: Kitt Medical’s allergy response mission
For this month’s Ingredients for Change and to mark Allergy Awareness Week, we speak to Zak Marks, Co-founder and CEO of Kitt Medical, whose personal journey with life-threatening allergies has sparked a national mission to ensure adrenaline is always close at hand, starting with schools and qualifying businesses.
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FDA announces plan to phase out synthetic food dyes
The FDA has announced it will phase out synthetic food dyes—including Red 40 and Yellow 5—by 2026, marking a major shift toward natural additives.
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The evolving and enduring supply chain
Inside the transformation of our global food systems – download now to discover insights from the experts shaping the future ahead, examining the challenges, innovations and changing consumer demands reshaping our vital food supply chains.
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Target recalls over 25,000 units of baby food due to elevated lead levels
Target has recalled over 25,000 units of baby food after FDA testing revealed elevated lead levels, sparking safety concerns.
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From insight to automation: taking control with Process NIR
Join this webinar to explore how Process NIR technology enables real-time process control and automation, helping food producers boost efficiency, consistency, and profitability.
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Navigating the future of food: safety, transparency & sustainability
14 April 2025 | By New Food
This webinar will explore the critical intersection of food safety, transparency, and sustainability through a panel discussion with leading experts from the food & beverage industry. Learn how these interconnected pillars intertwine and shape the modern food industry for consumers, businesses and the planet that supports them.
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The unexpected mile: why preparation, not panic, protects lives
When Dr. Darin Detwiler signed up for a 5K, he wasn’t chasing fitness goals—he was training his mindset to endure what we rarely see coming: the unexpected mile. In this deeply personal guest column, Distinguished Global Fellow in Food System Integrity Dr. Detwiler explores why true readiness is built long…
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UK launches inquiry into PFAS risks amid concerns over weak chemical regulation
The Environmental Audit Committee has announced a major inquiry into PFAS contamination, aiming to evaluate the UK’s regulatory system and whether it is equipped to manage the rising risks these chemicals pose to public health and the food supply chain.
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Global experts call for harmonised safety assessments of Food Contact Materials
ILSI Europe calls for global harmonisation of food contact materials (FCMs) risk assessments to improve food safety and simplify international trade, addressing key regulatory differences.
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The impact of Trump’s tariffs and recent FDA cuts on food safety and security: experts react
Leading food safety experts, including Frank Yiannas, Bill Marler, Dr Darin Detwiler, Professor Chris Elliott, Tim Lang and Michael Bell OBE, weigh in on the far-reaching consequences of President Trump's tariffs and recent FDA budget cuts. The article delves into the risks to food safety, supply chains and global food…
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Four convicted for diverting unfit meat into the human food chain
Four men and a business have been found guilty of illegally selling unfit meat, following an NFCU investigation. Sentencing is expected in the coming months.
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FSA full steam ahead: the push for approval on new alternative proteins
Lab-grown meat, the next frontier in alternative proteins, is making its way to the UK market. Gioia Zagni explores its potential to transform food production, reduce environmental impact, and gain consumer acceptance.
