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Recall Roundup: Spotlight on allergens
In this week’s Recall Roundup we look at recalls in the UK and US where products have been recalled due to incorrect allergen labelling.
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Majority of private label avocado oil is rancid or adulterated, study claims
According to a study, nearly 70 percent of private label avocado oil products are either rancid or adulterated.
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Mars Pet Nutrition appoints new Global Vice President
Helen Warren-Piper has been appointed as Global Vice President, Strategic Initiatives for Mars Pet Nutrition.
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Walkers revamp Snack A Jacks with new ‘bagless’ multipacks
Snack giant Walkers has announced that it will be trialling ‘bagless’ multipack packaging for its Snack A Jacks range.
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High food inflation persists while overall inflation dips to 8.7 percent
New data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed that overall inflation is down to 8.7 percent while food inflation remains high at 19.1 percent.
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FSA launches online hub for food businesses
The Food Standards Agency has unveiled a new online hub where food businesses can find guidance and advice in one “easy to access” platform.
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Should food delivery apps be promoting low-calorie options?
A new study has argued that promoting lower-calorie options on delivery apps could help users select healthier options.
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Chair of Tesco to step down following personal conduct allegations
Tesco has announced that its Chair of the Board and Director of Tesco PLC will be stepping down on 16 June 2023.
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Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens
In this week’s Recall Roundup we look at food recalls in the UK and US including a pet food containing pieces of plastic.
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NMB encourages retailers to embrace record mango volume
The National Mango Board has reported having a record volume of fruit arriving in the US this year and is seeking retail support.
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Absolut uses AI to create world’s first visual cocktail art
Vodka brand Absolut has utilised artificial intelligence to adopt a new approach to mixing cocktails inspired by neighbourhoods in Canada.
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Tesco cuts prices of multiple essential items
Supermarket giant Tesco has cut the prices of certain “essential” food products including pasta and oil amid food inflation concerns.
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UK Prime Minister hosts Farm to Fork Summit
Rishi Sunak will be meeting food industry actors at the UK Farm to Fork Summit to discuss growth and innovation opportunities for the food industry.
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Avocado coating “could improve shelf life”, say researchers
ACS Food Science & Technology researchers claim a chitosan-based coating can preserve avocados for longer periods.
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MPs to carry out food supply chain analysis
UK Parliament has announced that the EFRA Committee are set to “get to the bottom” of profitability and risks that exist through the food supply chain in a new inquiry.
