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FSA asks for guidance on “may contain” allergen labels
The Food Standards Agency has asked for views and advice for how and when to apply for precautionary allergen labelling on food packaging.
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Plant-based NPD? Don’t jump the gun…
Faba bean protein is an ingredient that’s recently garnered much attention for its meat-comparable sensory attributes and in the ever-evolving plant-based market, brands are naturally keen to innovate. In their race to cater to consumer demands, however, colleagues from Campden BRI and plant-based food producer Upfield caution product developers to consider…
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Scientist to develop “game changing” fruit and veg coating
A scientist is developing an egg-based coating for fruit and vegetables that he says “could help to improve access to fresh produce in food deserts”.
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A suspected 46 percent of European honey is adulterated
The European Commission has found 147 samples of honey were suspected to have been adulterated with syrups.
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Listeria death linked to UK cheese recall
The Food Standards Agency has confirmed that one person has died as a result of a Listeria outbreak in Baronet soft cheese.
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Sesame: the latest top allergen on the block
Dr Ruchi Gupta explains why the recent decision to declare sesame as a top allergen in the US will help so many consumers to live and eat more safely.
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Recall Roundup: Hepatitis A and undeclared allergens
Find out what food products have been recalled in the UK, US and Canada this week due to undeclared allergens and Hepatitis A...
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What is the FDA doing to ensure the safety of imported seafood?
The FDA has released a report delving into what approach it is taking to ensure that seafood imported into the US meets food safety requirements.
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Application Note: Comparing the chemical profiles of plant-based and traditional meats using GC/MS-based metabolomics
This app note describes untargeted GC/MS based metabolomics approach to comparing chemical profiles of plant based meat alternative and grass-fed ground beef
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NFCU visits premises linked to alleged food fraud investigation
The NFCU has told New Food that it visited a premises "linked to a criminal investigation into alleged food fraud".
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World Water Day: Saving the planet from water-polluting industrial farming
Expressing concern on World Water Day, experts call for an end to water-polluting industrial farming and a shift to global practices that are climate-friendly.
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Three actions to stop more food fraud scandals
Professor Chris Elliott reflects on the most recent food fraud case to sweep the food and beverage industry, and calls for clear actions points to prevent anymore.
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Rethinking food recalls in the US
Vanessa Coffman offers highlights of the panel session New Food hosted at its 2022 Food Safety Conference which discussed the potential pitfalls of current recall systems.
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Recall Roundup: Listeria monocytogenes and undeclared allergens
In our latest recall roundup we look at recalls in the US and UK including two cases of Listeria monocytogenes in various food products.
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Cultivated meat: how close is it to US plates?
Bryant Godfrey from law firm Foley Hoag reflects on the progress of cultivated meat production and what challenges remain on the US regulatory landscape.
