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How resilient are US food supply chains?
Researchers have carried out a study that they claim improves understanding surrounding agri-food supply chain security in the US.
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Recall Roundup: Spotlight on undeclared allergens
In this instalment of Recall Roundup we look at food recalls in the UK and US due to allergens not being mentioned on the label.
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Is the wait nearly over for FDA updates?
Reporting on what Donald Prater from the FDA has to say about updates at the Administration, Grace Galler highlights key takeaways from his talk at IAFP 2023.
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Aspartame “possibly carcinogenic to humans”, confirms WHO
Today the World Health Organization has released the impacts of non-sugar sweetener aspartame and has confirmed that it is “possibly carcinogenic to humans”.
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US reported food insecurity rate hits 17 percent
According to data from the June Consumer Food Insights Report, food insecurity in the US has hit 17 percent, matching the rate in March 2022.
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Prime time for investigation? US Senator urges FDA action
In recent statements, Majority Leader for the United States Senate Chuck Schumer has urged the FDA to investigate Prime drinks for their “absurd caffeine content”.
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UK Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs from Poland, study claims
Following an outbreak of Salmonella infections earlier in 2023, a study has claimed ongoing food chain investigations have indicated links to imported eggs from Poland.
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Getting novel foods to market
In this article, experts discuss the how the FSA is considering a range of possible proposals for novel food approval and facilitating how to get new food products to market in the UK more quickly.
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Heinz unveils Culinary Tomatoes range
Heinz is launching its new Culinary Tomatoes range which uses “only the finest Heinz tomatoes”.
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Sainsbury’s removes plastic trays from its “by Sainsbury’s” steaks
Claiming it will save “over 10 million pieces of plastic each year”, Sainsbury’s has introduced cardboard trays for some of its steaks.
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Do food labels create confusion about animal welfare?
According to a team of academics there is ongoing consumer “confusion about food labels related to animal welfare”.
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CPTPP – A different viewpoint
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Tony Goodger of the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers highlights some exciting benefits for the UK meat sector through new trade deals.
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Recall Roundup: High caffeine levels and undeclared allergens
In this week’s Recall Roundup we look at food recalls in the UK and US including a fitness product being recalled due to high levels of caffeine.
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EU proposes food waste reduction targets
The EU has outlined food waste reduction targets and is asking Member States to cut their food waste by 10 percent by 2030.
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UPSIDE Foods makes history with first consumer sale
Cultivated meat company UPSIDE Foods has made history by making its first consumer sale of cultivated meat in the US.
