Archive of all Food Standards Agency articles – Page 21
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NewsMedia Bites 1 April: Brexit, Amazon, Marks & Spencer
Business leaders have reacted with frustration and warned that Britain is increasingly succumbing to Brexit fatigue
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NewsMeat processors call for 10-day use-by date rule to be abolished
New research by the BMPA is set to show use-by dates could be safely extended beyond the FSA’s recommendations
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Comment & OpinionTreat the nitrites study with caution. It shows processors want to learn
A new industry-funded study has suggested controversial nitrites don’t protect against botulism as intended. But we shouldn’t damn the meat industry for seeking better understanding
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NewsFood fraud risk higher in no-deal scenario, says 2 Sisters tech boss
Higher prices caused by post-Brexit tariffs could create ideal conditions for food fraud, warned 2 Sisters’ new technical director
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Comment & OpinionWe need a clear definition of ‘junk food’ to beat child obesity
It’s clear that the current characterisation of ‘junk’ can create inconsistency and confusion
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NewsWaitrose recalls chocolate after undeclared milk found
It’s put up point of sale signs in its stores advising customers why the items have been recalled
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NewsFlexitarian diets help egg sales climb past £1bn for first time
A desire to eat more healthily and cut down on meat consumption were key drivers for the increase, said British Lion
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Category ReportSuper juice: juices & smoothies category report 2019
Innovative functional blends are driving growth that flies in the face of consumers’ sugar concerns
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Comment & OpinionTheresa May can play fast and loose with jam but not people’s livelihoods
The PM might be cutting back on food waste with her jam habits, but it’s not exactly great advice for the public
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat happens to food labelling if there's a no deal Brexit?
So what are the biggest concerns for industry? And what assurances, if any, does Defra’s guidance offer?
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NewsFSA chair Heather Hancock reappointed for another three years
Hancock stepped up to the post from deputy chair in 2016 and will continue at the helm of the regulator until March 2022
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NewsEbay pledges to review online food sales information
The platform has said it will discuss with the FSA the possibility of adding information to its food policy
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Analysis & FeaturesFood allergen labelling consultation: what are the options?
Smaller businesses fear they could struggle to meet new requirements
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NewsLivestock farmers slash antibiotic use by 40%
It comes as the FSA published the third year of results from its study on AMR campylobacter
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Analysis & FeaturesCould social selling be the next food safety scandal?
As an increasing number of entrepreneurs start offering food and drink for sale online, established food safety systems are struggling
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Comment & OpinionCBD takes a blow – but it’s a sector used to fighting
The FSA has decided to reclassify CBD as a ‘novel food’
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NewsJuxtaposed Irish border solution proposed by logistics expert
Oakland Invicta’s Robert Hardy will present his proposal to UK government
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NewsFSA chief executive Jason Feeney to retire this summer
Feeney took over from Catherine Brown in April 2017 and had previously served as COO of the FSA
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NewsSainsbury's recalls free-from garlic pizza after milk found
FSA said the supermarket’s failure to list milk as an ingredient makes the item a possible health risk
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NewsFour men go on horsemeat scandal-linked trial in Paris
Two former execututives of French meat processor Spanghero, and two Dutch meat traders, went on trial on Monday