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Which! lifts the lid on recyclable food packaging
Trusted consumer brand Which! has published the results of a survey it carried out, assessing how easy it is for consumers to recycle food-product packaging - and the results weren’t good.
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Consumers demand clear unambiguous ingredients lists
The results of a recent survey underline consumers’ obvious preference for clear and straightforward labelling, particularly on ingredients lists. But is this preference being met?
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UK charity champions honest sugar labelling on foods
UK charity, Action on Sugar, makes plea for UK Government to bring about mandatory honest labelling regarding the sugar content of food.
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Recall roundup: undeclared allergens in the UK and US pose potential problems
Here’s our latest recall roundup, showing the latest key recalls from North America and the UK.
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Three in 10 Brits favour organic food
A survey from YouGov investigates the buying habits of UK organic consumers vs the rest of the British public.
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MIT food sensor could help prevent E.Coli outbreaks and alleviate food waste
A team from MIT has designed a colorimetric sensor that can spot signs of food spoilage and contamination.
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Nestlé highlights efforts in sustainable packaging transformation journey
Nestlé noted that it aims to solve the issue of plastic pollution through its three-pillar approach launched in January 2019. Read the approach here.
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Recall roundup: undeclared allergens, elevated mould, public health alert…
Read our latest recall roundup, providing you with an update of recalls issued in North America and the UK.
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Report models how UK supermarkets can halve throwaway plastic by 2025
The report, by Greenpeace, suggested that supermarkets could reduce plastic by 35 percent by changing the packaging for just 13 categories of popular groceries.
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A UK food allergy update
Dr Hazel Gowland provides a UK food allergy update, outlining the research taking place, new labelling legislation, the challenges lockdown presented, and some practical guidance as restrictions start to lift.
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Responsible Plastic Management certification launched for food sector
The certification aims to allow organisations to demonstrate their commitment to taking proactive steps to better measure, reduce and re-use the plastic coming into – and going out from – their businesses.
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Recall roundup: Undeclared allergies galore, plus fears over Salmonella and plastic contamination
Read our latest roundup, providing you with an update of recalls issued in North America and the UK.
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FDA updates Nutrition Facts Label educational resources
The resources aim to teach children how to make informed, healthy food choices using the new Nutrition Facts Label.
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Food giants commit to plastic targets as part of US Plastics Pact
Conglomerates such as Mars, Incorporated, Target, The Coca-Cola Company, Unilever United States, and Walmart have joined the US Plastics Pact, an initiative to unify stakeholders across the plastics value chain.
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Guide To Testing: COVID-19: Detect and respond
Thermo Fisher Scientific launches new test workflow for SARS-CoV-2, designed for testing food packaging and environmental monitoring samples.
