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Nestlé announces plans to close UK factory
Swiss food manufacturer Nestlé has announced plans to close one of its UK factories, with investments into other plants in the UK to be made instead.
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FSA’s Emily Miles asks “Why do we need transparency?”
In a keynote speech as part of Food Integrity, Chief Executive of the Food Standards Agency Emily Miles explains why transparency is such a crucial part of food regulation, and issues some stark reminders of what can happen when transparency is eroded.
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Is it time to give mushrooms more credit on Stop Food Waste Day?
As attitudes to food waste change, is it time to give one unsung hero its time in the spotlight? The UK and Ireland Mushroom Producers believe its versatility has led many across the UK to add it to their shopping trolleys during the pandemic.
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Corn stover used to clean up drinking water
Scientists in California have developed an efficient use for corn waste, which they claim can filter pollutants out of drinking water.
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Exports to the EU down 40.9 percent on February 2020, according to FDF
The Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) trade report for February makes for concerning reading for the food industry, as the dairy and meat sectors find themselves hardest hit.
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70 vegan trademarks registered in 2020 as sector growth continues
The growing popularity of vegan food shows no sign of slowing down, with financial firms predicting large growth ahead for the sector.
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A plan to address Canada’s problem of wasted food
A recent study in Canada has investigated the reasons for produce waste in farms, and pinpointed specific regulatory changes that could help prevent this frustrating occurrence and assuage the hunger plight for numerous families.
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Siemens calls for collaboration between food and manufacturing industries
Manufacturing giant Siemens has released a research paper calling for better cooperation between food and drink companies and heavy manufacturing firms.
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What is food safety culture?
Do you know what food safety culture really means? Bethan Grylls, Editor of New Food asks several experts for their definition.
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New Food Issue 2 2021
Issue 2 2021 of New Food is available to read online, featuring stories on food safety, ingredients, food-grade lubricants and a food integrity supplement...
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Could solar-dried papaya relieve malnutrition in Ethiopia?
A new project is hoping to make better use of the papaya harvest to relieve malnutrition in Ethiopia by creating more low-cost food options.
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Recall Roundup: Hepatitis, foreign objects and undeclared allergens…
This week's Recall Roundup features a Hepatitis A alert in the UK, as well as the risk of plastic contamination in Germany.
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How sustainable is tuna fishing?
The scientists behind a new study into the carbon footprint of tuna fishing claim that, in some cases, its carbon impact is comparable to that of land-based protein sources.
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Employee safety paramount despite demand says health and safety expert
As online sales continue to increase, including in the food industry, there are concerns that mechanical equipment is not being tested and maintained as it should be.
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Scientists research how to end the caging of farm animals
Researchers from the Utrecht University will present their findings to the European Parliament this week as they search for alternatives to caging farm animals.
