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Recall roundup: Salmonella alerts in the UK and Canada
From a rat infestation to pieces of metal found in food, here’s a roundup of some of the most important food recalls around the globe.
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The May Contain Consultation
What is the May Contain Consultation and why are we encouraging businesses to respond to the March deadline? Ben Rayer from the FSA’s Food Hypersensitivity Team explains.
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Plastic sorting problems? Sorted
Today, plastic recycling is imperative; however, the act of separating different types of plastic is slow and labour intensive. Here, we find out how NIR spectroscopy can help…
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What’s in store for food in 2022?
As 2021 draws to a close, Professor Chris Elliott gives his expert opinion into the challenges to come for the food and drink sector next year.
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Will consumers accept insect-fed chicken?
How likely would consumers be to adopt meat products reared with alternative feedstuffs? A new study suggests information and transparency are key.
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Application Note: Plastic sorting problems? Sorted
Today, plastic recycling is imperative; however, the act of separating different types of plastic is slow and labour intensive. Here, we find out how NIR spectroscopy can help…
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Recall roundup: Salmonella and Listeria alerts in the US and UK
This week's recall roundup features recalls related to Salmonella and Listeria, while foreign objects have been detected in broccoli.
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Assessing the food allergy landscape in Canada
In an interview with Ahmad Yehya, CEO and Co-Founder of Nabati Foods, Bethan Grylls learns about the rules surrounding food allergens in Canada and how the brand is helping to fill an important market gap.
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Recall roundup: US onion recalls continue
The recalls of onions in the US keep coming in as the country battles with a Salmonella outbreak, while a norovirus alert is raised in the UK.
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Language matters when it comes to health claims
The way in which health claims are understood on food packaging varies greatly between different countries, where differences in language can change the meaning and perception of health claims.
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We need standardisation on eco-labelling
Professor Robin May discusses the advantages of eco-labelling in the drive for a more sustainable food system, but calls for a standardised approach to avoid consumer confusion.
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Putting old practices out to pasture
Jonathan Dixon, Senior Vice President of Sales for Arla Foods UK, explains how the company shifted its approach to e-commerce through the pandemic.
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The future of trust and transparency in the food supply chain
New Food’s Bethan Grylls speaks with three well-known food brands to hear how companies can transition to a totally transparent model and outlook.
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Watch this week’s F&B news in 60 seconds
Catch up with this week's food and drink headlines, including more meat sector labour woes and new net zero targets.
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Meat carcasses sent to EU for butchering, says BMPA
The British Meat Processors Association has called on the UK Government to relax immigration rules in the short term, but also to put in place long term solutions to avoid shortages in the future.