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Danone UK boss calls for higher taxes on HFSS foods
The UK government should consider raising taxes on foods that are high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS), according to Danone UK & Ireland president James Mayer.
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Paper-based biosensors detect rotten meat
Researchers at the Shih Microfluidics Lab have developed a disposable, paper-based synthetic biosensor that can quickly detect rotten meat.
Time running out for reform of food safety laws
The Brexit Freedoms Bill could open the door to a total reform of food standards and safety in the UK, but time is running out to do so, according to Food Standards Agency (FSA) chair Susan Jebb.
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Health, environmental and vegan demands spark beverage innovation
Demand for healthier drinks, the pressure to cut carbon emissions and a world emerging from a global pandemic have all been key areas driving innovation in beverages.
‘Beer drought’ threat looms closer as union votes to strike
The threat of a later summer beer drought looms closer, as Unite members across GXO Logistics Drinks – formerly XPO Logistics Drinks – sites vote in favour of strike action over a ‘paltry’ pay offer.
Selfridges to stock plant-based Sgaia’s meat alternatives
Scottish vegan butcher Sgaia has launched a range of plant-based meat alternative products into Selfridges stores across the UK.
Global poll highlights food safety fears
Three fifths of consumers across the globe are worried about the safety of the food they eat, research from charity Lloyd’s Register Foundation suggests.
Tesco ploughs support into plant-based meat alternatives
Tesco has pledged to increase sales of plant-based meat alternatives by 300% in a bid to halve the environmental impact of food production.
Warburtons supports start-ups with new fund
Warburtons has teamed up with small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) accelerator Mission Ventures to launch a new joint venture to support bakery start-ups.