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Diestel is first turkey producer to snag Regenifed certification

Diestel is first turkey producer to snag Regenifed certification

17 Sep 2024

In the US, Diestel Family Ranch, a family-owned turkey farming venture, has become the first producer to gain Regenified certification for its whole turkey and processed turkey product ranges.

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Is a US food law loophole affecting safety?

Is a US food law loophole affecting safety?

16 Sep 2024

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allows companies to self-regulate the safety of their ingredients and additives by declaring them to be “generally recognised as safe” (GRAS), which poses huge public safety concerns, say researchers.

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Chobani develops shelf-stable, prebiotic-enriched Super Milk

Chobani develops shelf-stable, prebiotic-enriched Super Milk

12 Sep 2024

Chobani has launched a prebiotic-enriched, shelf-stable, high-protein dairy milk to support people in disaster zones who need a nutritious drink that does not require refrigeration.

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Indonesia introduces new halal certification system

Indonesia introduces new halal certification system

9 Sep 2024

International food and beverage companies importing halal products into Indonesia need to adhere to new rules after the country introduced a new halal certification system.

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European Commission releases new supply chain recommendations

European Commission releases new supply chain recommendations

6 Sep 2024

The European Union’s (EU) legislative arm publishes its latest guidance on protecting the market’s food supply chain against current and future crises.

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Tesco trials methane mitigation supplement for dairy cattle

Tesco trials methane mitigation supplement for dairy cattle

5 Sep 2024

Tesco is trialing a methane-reducing feed supplement for one of its key UK dairy farms, sustainable UK milk producer Grosvenor Farms.

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How insecure are our global food systems?

How insecure are our global food systems?

29 Aug 2024

Countries across the globe are struggling to secure safe and accessible food, according to recent reports.

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Austria’s new dietary guidelines recommend less animal protein and more plants

Austria’s new dietary guidelines recommend less animal protein and more plants

23 Aug 2024

Austria's dietary guidelines have been updated to reflect health and climate parameters. Both an omnivorous food pyramid and a vegetarian version are included, marking the first time a separate pyramid for vegetarians is provided.

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USDA launches new nutrition hub network

USDA launches new nutrition hub network

22 Aug 2024

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest $4.5 million into providing nutritional advice and guidance across the US.

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UPF policies stall amid confusing science

UPF policies stall amid confusing science

14 Aug 2024

As a new WHO report puts processed foods in the same harmful category as tobacco, confusion behind ultra-processed food (UPF) science remains, stalling policy and regulatory creation.

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Venezuela is latest LATAM country to adopt warning labels

Venezuela is latest LATAM country to adopt warning labels

9 Aug 2024

Scheduled for December 2024, Venezuela will introduce mandatory warning labels on foods to inform consumers if they are high in salt, saturated fat, sugar, and trans fats.

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Over 25% of whole grain products examined in the Netherlands found to have inaccurate labels

Over 25% of whole grain products examined in the Netherlands found to have inaccurate labels

6 Aug 2024

In an examination of 190 whole grain products, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) uncovered that more than a quarter of the products were inaccurately labelled, constituting deception.

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