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Recall Roundup: Salmonella and undeclared allergens
In this instalment of Recall Roundup we highlight food products that have been recalled in the last week including fresh fruit being contaminated with Salmonella.
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Nutrition programme for children faces “unequal” uptake across US
New research has found there to be an “inconsistent update” of the US Federal Child and Adult Care Food Program in the US and offers guidance on how to expand its reach.
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References: It’s Never Too Early to Think About Nutrition
Anke Sentko, Vice President Regulatory Affairs & Nutrition Communication for BENEO/BENEO-Institute explains why nutrition and prebiotics play a vital role in the wellbeing of infants and can have long-term affects as they grow up.
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Women’s health: Beyond the basics with Kerry
Monica Olivares puts a spotlight on the work Kerry is doing in the women’s health space and discusses what the industry still needs to do to support nutritional needs.
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FDA seeks to revoke brominated vegetable oil regulation
The FDA has proposed a rule to revoke regulation that allows the use of brominated vegetable oil in food based on data and remaining “unresolved safety questions”.
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Recall Roundup: Salmonella and choking hazards
In this week’s Recall Roundup, we look at food recalls from the UK and US including Toxic Waste Slime Lickers being taken from shelves due to the possibility of them being a choking hazard.
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Hong Kong urged to lift Japanese seafood import bans
After G7 appealed for an “immediate repeal” of import bans on Japanese seafood products, a Japanese diplomat has urged the city government to relax Fukushima restrictions in the interest of Japanese businesses
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Four million UK school children start the day hungry, Arla reveals
An Arla report has uncovered that the UK could have a shortfall of nearly half a million doctors and nurses by 2043 if child hunger is not addressed.
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Retailer observes surge in health-conscious shopping habits
According to data from a UK supermarket giant, 3.3 million Tesco consumers purchased at least 10 percent more healthy products last year.
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Global food chains under wastewater colour threat, study claims
Researchers have claimed that synthetic dyes making their way into wastewater can cause "ecological and human health threats".
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Can simple diet swaps save the planet?
A team of researchers in the US have revealed a number of simple diet changes that can cut carbon emissions.
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How environmentally conscious are consumers in the UK?
The latest Tetra Pak Index has revealed that UK consumers are now “actively considering the environment alongside their individual health when buying food”.
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Mars researchers share low-calorie sugar substitute breakthrough
A scalable production technique for low-calorie sugar substitutes has been discovered by Mars researchers.
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Why Norwich is a UK hotspot for innovation in food biotech
Norwich Research Park is gaining recognition for research and innovation in areas such as food and nutrition research, healthy ageing and biotech.
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Stepping up to the plate: Joanna Trewern
In this series, we speak to dynamic voices in the food industry, showcasing individuals who are embracing new responsibilities and unveiling their visions for the sector.
