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Public Attitudes Tracker survey results published
The Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) Biannual Public Attitudes Tracker (November 2017) results have been published.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Flower & White presents new Meringue Bars
Flower and White has unveiled its new range of Meringue Bars in Raspberry and Chocolate flavours.
Consumers confused about food and health
In a survey of 2,000 consumers in the UK, US, Spain and Australia, carried out by New Nutrition Business, 79% of consumers revealed that they find messages surrounding health, food and nutrition confusing.
Round Up: Shelf Life
Here is your weekly round-up of Shelf Life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news.
Buttermilk unveils Valentine’s Day fudge
UK confectioner Buttermilk has launched a new Strawberry Bellini fudge for Valentine’s Day and Mothers’ Day.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Creme Easter Eggs arrive in UK
The Hershey Company-owned confectionery brand Reese’s is looking ahead to Easter with the UK launch of its Peanut Butter Creme Eggs.
Salmonella cases rising in the EU
According to a report compiled by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), cases of Salmonella Enteritidis acquired in the EU have increased in humans by 3% since 2014.
New advice on eating runny eggs
Infants, children, pregnant women and elderly people can now safely eat raw or lightly cooked eggs that are produced under the British Lion Code of Practice, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) says.
The plot thickens
In many news reports, the escalating ‘eggs scandal’ is being likened to 2013’s horsemeat scandal, with both food scares spreading across Europe quite rapidly.
UK food chain faces egg contamination scare
Approximately 700,000 contaminated eggs have been imported to the UK from Dutch farms.
Round Up: Shelf Life
Here is your weekly round-up of Shelf Life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news.
Too Good To Be Gluten Free presents snack packs
Gluten-free pastry brand Too Good To Be Gluten Free has launched a new range of snack packs which includes cocktail sausages and mini Scotch eggs to target the growing snack market.
Britain’s sweet tooth contributes to grocery sales rise
Kantar Worldpanel has revealed that the overall grocery market has grown by 3.7%, the fastest rate since September 2013.
Pesticide risk to consumers remains low
Food consumed in the EU continues to be largely free of pesticide residues or to contain residues that fall within legal limits, finds EFSA.