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Recall roundup: Branston Pickle, burgers, mixed nuts and zucchini trays
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
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Health & Nutrition
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The impacts of evolving consumer preference
FMCG Gurus’ Will Cowling takes a look at how consumers are changing their food and beverage shopping preferences, and discusses how this could impact the market.
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UK research shows societal burden of foodborne pathogens
A five-year study has reportedly improved understanding of the impact of foodborne illnesses and strengthens the Food Standards Agency’s ability to respond to them.
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Research reveals consumer confusion about how to structure diet
Working with behavioural change experts, retail, manufacturing, catering providers, government and academia, the research is said to provide a snapshot of consumer attitudes towards the health and sustainability of their diet.
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FDA launches campaign to help consumers use the Nutrition Facts label
The campaign includes videos and educational materials of 'food products' modelling their 'new looks', including on a runway, after receiving a nutritional information 'makeover.'
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German nutritional policy has more public support than expected
A Göttingen research team has investigated public acceptance of food policy measures in Germany and have found generally positive results.
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Four killed by enoki mushroom Listeria outbreak
After the FDA announced that Sun Hong Foods, Inc. has recalled all enoki mushrooms imported from Korea, there have been reports that the associated Listeria outbreak has claimed four lives and hospitalised 30 people.
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The fight against Listeria in frozen food
Frozen food manufactures are addressing some unique food safety challenges, which the American Frozen Food Safety Institute (AFFI) is actively championing through research, education and best practices. Dr Sanjay Gummalla, AFFI's Senior Vice President of Scientific Affairs, tells New Food’s Sam Mehmet more.
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Study finds infant cereal consumption associated with nutrient intake
The study examined National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data, a national survey of food intake, from 2001 to 2014 to assess food intake in infants and toddlers from birth to 23 months.
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Common cattle feed ingredient tested safe for bull development
With bull fertility to blame for a significant portion of reproductive failures in cow-calf operations, UoI researchers have explored whether distiller grain in cattle feedlot diets is safe for bull development and fertility.
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Recall roundup: burgers, salad kits, mushrooms and spring rolls
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
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USDA announces action plan for African swine fever detection case
USDA researchers are reportedly developing vaccine candidates that show promise against ASF, and USDA has stated that it will continue to work with industry and state partners to keep ASF out of the US.
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UK research reveals high salt content in ‘healthy’ plant-based meals
During Salt Awareness Week, Action on Salt has revealed the ‘reality’ of many ‘healthy sounding’ plant-based and vegan meals in the UK, suggesting that high salt content often hides behind 'healthy labels.'
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An honest conversation on veganism with Heather Mills
Heather Mills, Owner of vegan brand VBites Group, discusses all things vegan with New Food’s Sam Mehmet.
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Coronavirus panic-buying: industry implications
Reports of panic-buying have been heard all across the globe and supermarkets are seeing products selling faster than ever before. Here, Dr Sylvain Charlebois explains that the panic-buying could have knock-on effects for the entire global supply chain and perhaps even present some opportunity.
