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Unite calls for masks in UK hospitality venues
Following the new rules for mask-wearing on transport and in shops, the trade union has called on the UK Government to apply the rules to hospitality too.
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Using inclusive systems innovation to build a future-fit food system
Dr. Andy Zynga, CEO of EIT Food, outlines the progress that needs to be made if we are to innovate and build a food system fit for whatever the future holds.
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Is hemp about to take off in India?
New food safety regulations around hemp will boost its reputation in India, according to market insights company GlobalData, though the company has warned that progress will be slowed if regulations hinder the education of consumers around hemp.
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Plant-based foods “unnecessarily” high in salt, says Action on Salt
Action on Salt claims the salt content of some plant-based foods is too high and is urging UK Government to mandate levels.
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Episode Nineteen: Everyone has a right to food
Everyone should have a right to nutritious food. We hear from Young Food Ambassadors working hard to make sure that prerogative is delivered to children around the world.
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How to build a culture of food safety
Jeannie Shaughnessy, CEO of PTNPA, explores what it takes to create a food safety culture and why it matters, offering helpful insights along the way.
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Could this lab technique be a key breakthrough in food safety?
Aly El Sheikha considers the possible use of PCR-DGGE as a tracing tool in the food supply chain as total transparency becomes ever more important.
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Lab-grown meat’s commercial future
New Food interviews the CEO of Matrix Meats to find out why Singapore is so ahead in the lab-grown meat game and how long it will take others to catch up…
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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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One step closer to a store or restaurant near you: cultured meat regulation
Bryant M. Godfrey assesses the current state of cultured meat regulation in the US, and explains why regulation is well in advance of production when it comes to cellular meat.
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Antibiotic misuse could be infiltrating supermarket shelves
The Alliance to Save our Antibiotics has expressed concern that trade talks with between the UK and over countries could lead to products manufactured with different antibiotics policies making their way onto shelves.
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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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Watch this week’s F&B news in 60 seconds
Catch up with this week’s food and drink headlines, including Thanksgiving turkey welfare concerns and a secret weapons to cut methane emissions.
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AOAC International raises food safety concerns in Africa
There are mounting concerns from the AOAC that the continent does not have the testing capacity to ensure that the food its population eats is healthy and nutritious.
