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UK food industry welcomes UK-EU trade deal but urges caution
New UK-EU trade agreement aims to ease food exports and imports, with industry leaders cautiously welcoming the reduction in red tape.
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Supermarkets allowed to “mark their own homework” on plastic waste, campaigners warn
Campaigners warn against retailers overseeing plastic waste reduction after the government appointed industry representatives to manage the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme.
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Leading food and health experts demand UK ban on nitrites in processed meats
A new coalition of scientists and politicians urges the UK Government to ban cancer-linked nitrites from processed meats like bacon and ham.
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Supermarkets suspend Cranswick pig farm supplies amid animal cruelty investigation
Undercover footage shows workers at Cranswick-owned farm killing piglets using banned ‘blunt force trauma’, sparking supermarket suspensions.
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UK and US agree historic trade deal: implications for food industry
The UK and US have struck a historic trade deal, reshaping food exports and standards with lasting impact on agriculture sector.
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Top EU institutes launch ESAAF alliance to shape agri-food policy
Five major European research bodies launch ESAAF to ensure food policy decisions are backed by independent, science-led evidence.
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UK urged to act on microplastics or risk falling behind
Leading scientists call for urgent national strategy as UK lags behind global efforts to tackle microplastic and chemical pollution threats.
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FDA approves sale of gene-edited pigs in the US
FDA approves commercial sale of gene-edited pigs in the US, offering a breakthrough in disease-resistant livestock following UK breakthrough.
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Time to stockpile the tins of spam
Professor Chris Elliott warns that the UK's national food security is at breaking point - will we heed history’s lessons or face crisis?
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UK animal product imports undermine welfare standards, report finds
New report finds 95 percent of the UK's current or potential trade partners have lower animal welfare standards, prompting calls for urgent government action.
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UK food prices up again, reaching highest level in almost a year
Food inflation in the UK has hit 2.6 percent in April, the highest in 11 months, as retailers warn taxes and new laws may worsen price pressures.
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The evolving and enduring supply chain
Discover how global leaders are reinventing resilience to protect the future of our supply chains. This exclusive report will share key strategies from top industry experts on tackling climate disruption, digital transformation and shifting consumer demands.
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Target recalls over 25,000 units of baby food due to elevated lead levels
Target has recalled over 25,000 units of baby food after FDA testing revealed elevated lead levels, sparking safety concerns.
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New Food’s Annual Review: Key trends that shaped the food & beverage industry in 2025
14 April 2025 | By New Food
Join us for a comprehensive review of the year's most significant trends shaping the food and beverage industry. Our panel of experts will reflect on the key challenges that 2025 has presented, and the technological advancements, supply chain shifts, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory changes that technical decision-makers need to understand…
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Global experts call for harmonised safety assessments of Food Contact Materials
ILSI Europe calls for global harmonisation of food contact materials (FCMs) risk assessments to improve food safety and simplify international trade, addressing key regulatory differences.
