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First confirmed death from alpha-gal meat allergy caused by tick bite
US researchers have confirmed the first fatality from alpha-gal meat allergy, triggered by a tick bite and delayed anaphylaxis.
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Silent Enemies: Author’s Note – What I Know Now
Silence doesn’t just hide danger; it allows it to grow. In this powerful Author’s Note and behind-the-scenes interview, Dr Darin Detwiler reveals how Silent Enemies came to life, why its message matters now more than ever, and the bold shifts the food industry must make to prevent the next avoidable…
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GLP-1 users want taste, texture and satiety, Tate & Lyle reports
New Tate & Lyle research reveals how GLP-1 users’ food preferences are shifting and where manufacturers can innovate to meet changing expectations.
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Why the FSA’s Partial Nitrite Review must be retracted
Professors Chris Elliott and Brian Green reveal how newly released Committee on Toxicity minutes expose fundamental flaws in the Food Standards Agency’s partial nitrites review. They set out why the review must be withdrawn and replaced with a comprehensive, scientifically robust assessment that reflects the full body of evidence.
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Consumer knowledge gaps on food sustainability reinforce need for environmental impact labelling
New study reveals widespread misconceptions about food sustainability, reinforcing the need for environmental impact labelling to guide more informed consumer choices.
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The spicy truth: uncovering cinnamon fraud in the EU market
When you dust a little cinnamon over your cappuccino, the last thing on your mind is fraud. However, scientists at the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) have uncovered cases of mislabelling that could lead to potential health risks, as Project Coordinator Anastasia Vlachou reveals.
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FSA responds to experts’ criticism over its review of nitrites in processed meat
The Food Standards Agency has defended its rapid review of nitrites in processed meat in response to today’s article from Professors Chris Elliott and Brian Green, saying the findings reflect the latest scientific evidence and were independently scrutinised.
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The FSA’s stance on nitrites in processed meat – a pale imitation of evidence-based policy making
Professors Chris Elliot and Brian Green question the FSA’s motivation behind its recent pseudo review into the safety of nitrates and nitrites, noting its patchy research and apparent lack of vigour in protecting the UK public.
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Nestlé drives nutrition innovation through global university and startup partnerships
Nestlé is strengthening global collaborations with leading universities and startups to accelerate research in women’s health, longevity and weight management.
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Parliamentary group report warns UK food production could fall by a third by 2050
A cross-party report warns UK food production and food security are at risk unless urgent reforms protect farmland and boost productivity.
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Denmark shows the way: why the UK’s food strategy must prioritise plants
Reflecting on the UK’s opportunity to reinvigorate the health of its food industry, Jenny Canham shares the inspirational progress that Denmark has made in switching its focus to plant-based.
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Six dead in Listeria outbreak linked to recalled prepared pasta
Six people have died and 27 fallen ill following a listeria outbreak traced to precooked pasta from California supplier Nate’s Fine Foods.
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Silent Enemies: Part 4 – The Sound of Silence
Some failures leave no alarms – just empty chairs, unanswered questions and a mission that never ends. In Part 4 of Silent Enemies, Dr Darin Detwiler shares the personal loss that transformed his mission, revealing how silence in food safety can carry the heaviest cost of all.
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Silkworm Pupae as a sustainable, nutritious and scalable alternative protein source for pet food
Loopworm’s co-founder Ankit Alok Bagaria shares why silkworm pupae are the solution the pet food industry has been looking for.
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Brazilian team develops cork-based sensor to detect sodium nitrite in drinks
A team in Brazil has created a low-cost cork-based sensor that detects sodium nitrite in drinks, strengthening contaminant monitoring and food safety.
