WASH highlights ‘shocking’ salt levels in bread
A new survey highlights “shocking” levels of salt contained in bread, health campaigners say.
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Segregating vegetarian food can promote meat consumption
While consumers are being offered more vegetarian meal options, if these choices are segregated it can actually reduce the proportion of people who opt for them, a new study suggests.
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Biogenetics targets product authenticity and traceability
Biogenetics is working on a platform for verifiable product authenticity certification and traceability along the food chain.
RCL cleared in South African listeriosis tragedy
South African processor RCL Foods has been given the all-clear in the listeriosis outbreak which has hit the country.
Industry responds to bottled water microplastics study
‘Consumers can remain confident that bottled water products are safe’
The bottled water industry has cautioned against drawing conclusions from a non-peer reviewed study that found microplastic particles in bottled water: sayings the findings are ‘weak’ and ‘alarmist’.
EFSA releases guidance for assessing new slaughtering systems
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released draft guidance for meat and livestock businesses seeking European Union (EU) approval for new or modified stunning methods used at slaughter.
Salmonella in chicken sickens 30 in Canada
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to frozen raw breaded chicken.
Irish meat eaters develop taste for ethical production
Irish shoppers increasingly want ethically produced meat and are willing to pay more for labels such as organic and free-range, a government study has found.
Rules of origin demands expose UK food industry to a 'hidden hard Brexit,' report warns
The UK's food and drink sector is facing a ‘hidden hard Brexit,’ a report warns, as the supply chains used by UK producers within the EU are vulnerable to future rules of origin requirements.