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NewsUK dairy industry sets bold new sustainability targets
The UK dairy processing sector has launched a new suite of sustainability targets covering climate, energy, water and packaging, building on significant progress made since the Dairy Roadmap was established in 2008.
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ArticleNew Food explains: How FSA national regulation proposals could reshape industry oversight
The UK Government has asked the FSA to develop national oversight of large food businesses. Ben Cornwell speaks to Walker Morris’ Chris McGarvey about what that could mean for industry.
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NewsElectron beam technology shows promise for safer poultry processing
A new study in Poultry Science explores whether electron beam irradiation could reduce pathogens such as Salmonella and Campylobacter in poultry without compromising meat quality or consumer appeal.
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NewsSalmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs leaves one dead and hundreds ill
A nationwide Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak has infected 207 people and killed one, as investigators examine the potential role of imported eggs in the nationwide outbreak.
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NewsFarmers welcome £65m drought package but say urgent support still needed
NFU welcomes drought resilience measures but warns immediate financial pressures could undermine farmers’ ability to maintain production next year.
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NewsFood fraud costs UK economy up to £2 billion annually, study finds
University of Portsmouth researchers estimate food fraud costs the UK economy up to £2 billion annually, displacing sales of genuine goods.
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NewsFDA targets longstanding GRAS loophole but UPF definition remains unpublished
The US Department of Health and Human Services proposes mandatory GRAS notifications but leaves the UPF definition still unresolved.
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OpinionUltra-processed foods and dietary guidance: why context matters
Choosing foods for good health can be difficult when availability, taste and budget shape decisions. While broad categories aim to simplify choices, new evidence suggests greater nuance is needed to improve global food environments.
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NewsCDC links 345 Salmonella cases to recalled Mexican jalapeños
US authorities have launched a recall of Mexican jalapeños after a Salmonella outbreak made 345 people ill across 27 states.
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ArticleDesigning nutraceuticals around biology, not ingredients
Health claims on nutraceuticals can be limited due to the need for scientific evidence, which traditional products often lack. Here, we introduce a new approach to nutraceutical formulation that marries biology with engineering to address specific health issues – and the results are looking good.
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OpinionThe perfect storm for seafood fraud
The seafood industry is enormous, so too its supply chains. With consumers willing to pay premium prices for the healthy protein source, fraudulent practices have inevitably followed – on shocking scales. Chris Elliott reveals how the industry is responding and what businesses can do to boost credibility and protect consumers.
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NewsFour arrested as NFCU seizes 4.25 tonnes of illegal meat
Authorities have arrested four men, seized 4.25 tonnes of illegal meat and launched a criminal investigation following a Dudley operation.
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NewsNFU urges government to prioritise water as drought threatens UK food production
Farm leaders urge ministers to prioritise agricultural water access as drought restrictions intensify pressure on crops, livestock and domestic supplies.
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NewsIndustrial poultry farming accelerates Campylobacter spread, Oxford study finds
Oxford researchers link industrial poultry expansion to faster Campylobacter spread, bacterial adaptation and growing antimicrobial resistance risks across food systems.
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WebinarHuman safety assessment for novel foods: de-risking the path from concept to compliance
Join this free webinar to discover how a strategic, tiered approach to human safety assessment can help you build the right evidence, reduce unnecessary testing and move towards regulatory approval with greater confid
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NewsMRC and BHF invest in new £72m UK Obesity Research Institute
The institute will unite obesity research, cardiovascular science and industry to accelerate targeted prevention, treatment and improved national health outcomes.
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NewsIAFP 2026: USDA outlines Salmonella SAFE strategy as FDA tightens chemical oversight
US regulators set out plans to accelerate Salmonella action, strengthen traceability and tighten food chemical oversight at IAFP 2026.
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NewsFDA revokes Orange B authorisation and targets Citrus Red No. 2
The FDA has revoked Orange B and targeted Citrus Red No. 2 as manufacturers move away from petroleum-based synthetic dyes.
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NewsSpecright launches automated PPWR compliance reporting tool
New capability aims to help food and beverage businesses prepare packaging declarations before PPWR requirements take effect in August 2026.
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NewsMPs tell government to ‘stand up to food industry’ over England’s obesity crisis
Committee demands mandatory healthy sales targets, tougher advertising rules and limits on industry influence as UK obesity costs reach £74.3 billion.