All Food Standards Agency (FSA) articles – Page 14
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News
FSA calls for increased powers as part of National Food Strategy
The government is carrying out the first independent review of the UK food system in 75 years
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Comment and Opinion
Hidden sugar in plant-based milk may surprise this Veganuary
There are worthy reasons for going vegan but sugar use in milk alternatives must be responsible, says Charlotte Catignani, research and development manager at Treatt
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Comment and Opinion
The 12 most shocking moments in grocery in 2019… and one that didn’t surprise us
With fire, flood, fibs and feuds, 2019 was a turbulent end to the decade for food & drink. Here are 12 moments that shocked us most this year
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News
Saclà recalls branded and own-label pesto over possible peanut contamination
The FSA has urged shoppers to return products, including Waitrose and Aldi own-label lines
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Heinz babyfood recalled after sharp metal fragments found in jars
The entire range of 7+ months Heinz By Nature 200g jars sold in Tesco has been recalled
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EFSA novel foods guidance set to wreak havoc on CBD category
The ACI said retailers could remove hundreds of products from shelves
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FSA chair Heather Hancock to step down next year
She will leave the regulator next October to take over as the new master of St John’s College, Cambridge
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Comment and Opinion
How to resolve the dizzying uncertainty of CBD regulation?
As consumer interest and NPD grow, guidelines and advice seem to get correspondingly more frustrating
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News
Tesco honey test not fit for purpose, say food safety experts
One scientist believes the honey tested positive for adulteration due to an unsatisfactory database rather than fraudulent activity
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Thomas Tucker saved from administration in sale to former director Paul Gregg
The popcorn supplier collapsed at the end of September after a food safety recall and the loss of a key contract led to a significant cash shortfall
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Tesco withdraws own label honey following reports of adulteration
The FSA said it was “aware of these reports” and was “looking into them”
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Enjoy launches ‘allergy-free’ organic vegan drinking chocolate
The drinking chocolate is free from the 14 major allergens
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Analysis and Features
Can blockchain join the dots at last in grocery?
Could blockchain technology enable the food industry to keep track of food in the supply chain and thereby champion its provenance?
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News
Major houmous supplier recalls dozens of products over salmonella risk
The products include own-brand houmous stocked in Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Asda, Lidl, Aldi and Iceland
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Progress on food waste stalled due to Brexit concerns, says Wrap
The report found many retailers had done nothing or not enough to improve labelling advice across a range of key products
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‘Allergen Audit’ unit launched to monitor foodservice safety
Food safety consultancy NT Assure and compliance auditor Serve Legal have collaborated to develop the audit
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Analysis and Features
What would Boris Johnson’s Irish border plan mean for food and drink?
Is agreement over the plans as “overwhelmingly unlikely” as European leaders suggest? Or could they yet be a step towards avoiding no deal?
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News
Product recall leads to administration for Thomas Tucker
Popcorn supplier Thomas Tucker has called in administrators after a food safety recall caused a cash shortfall in the business.
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Salmonella risk in ‘very small’ number of British Lion eggs, FSA warns
The FSA advised consumers to ‘thoroughly’ cook these eggs to eliminate the possibility of ingesting the bacteria
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Exercise increases risk of allergic reactions to peanuts, study finds
The FSA-funded research has been described as “hugely significant” for peanut allergy sufferers