Lidl recalls products due to copper contamination risk
Lidl GB has recalled two potato salad products that may have been contaminated with copper.
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Tesco recalls product due to Salmonella contamination
Tesco has recalled a batch of dip because it has been contaminated with Salmonella.
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Aldi recalls product due to allergen labelling error
Discount retailer Aldi has announced a product recall due to a labelling issue that could impact people with allergies.
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Bread fortification to prevent brain defects in babies
New regulations that will see folic acid added to all non-wholemeal flour in the UK will prevent around 200 cases of debilitating brain and spine defects in babies every year, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
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FSA and FSS lift mustard allergy advice
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have lifted precautionary allergy advice warning people with peanut allergies to not eat products containing mustard and mustard ingredients.
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New study could accelerate machine vision quality inspection
Researchers have seen promising results in the development of machine vision and detecting food quality accurately.
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‘Foreign matter’ contamination risk causes product recall
Five varieties of The Happy Pear branded hummus have been recalled due to the possible presence of ‘foreign matter’.
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Forever chemicals detection method developed at US university
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have discovered a new way to detect the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water.
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Food Safety Briefing 2024 – your questions answered by our expert panel
Our Food Safety Briefing saw experts come together to share exclusive insight and expertise. The interactive Q&A segment was awash with questions – here’s the answers to the ones we didn’t get round to on the day.
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Professor Susan Jebb to serve as FSA chair until 2027
Professor Susan Jebb has been reappointed as the chair of the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Co-op recalls lasagne range due to allergen errors
Co-op has recalled a batch of prepared lasagnes because the product contains allergens that are not declared on the label.
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7 major food safety risks
Food Manufacture’s editor summarises the biggest risks flagged at this year’s annual Food Safety Briefing.
Opinion
IMTA CEO discusses South Africa reopening for British poultry meat exports
An important milestone has been reached with the lifting of the ban on unprocessed UK poultrymeat exports to South Africa. IMTA’s Katie Doherty explores what this decision means and what the UK Government should be considering in future.
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Sainsbury’s and Aldi issue recalls after allergen errors
Sainsbury’s and Aldi have both recalled products in the past week due to allergen labelling errors.
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After Sainsbury’s caught out, food firms must prepare for mandatory hygiene rating display rules
Food businesses in England could soon be required to display their Food Standards Agency (FSA) hygiene rating score.
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BrewDog forced to discard ‘millions of pounds’ of ‘infected’ beer
BrewDog has been forced to throw away ‘millions of pounds’ of ‘infected’ beer in recent months after a quality issue led to customer complaints.
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New £700k 3D imaging and metrology lab opens in Reading
Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL) is focusing on expanding its laboratory services after investing £700k in a new laboratory providing a suite of advanced 3D imaging and metrology services.
Food Forensics
Are heavy metals an emerging risk in tomatoes and salad crops?
Amid reports of cadmium contamination in tomatoes and in anticipation of Food Manufacture's upcoming Food Safety Briefing later this month, food safety expert Alison Johnson examines the gravity of this heavy metal threat.
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The biggest threats to UK food safety
The UK is known for its commitment to food safety, but the last few years have given way to new opportunities for unscrupulous activity. As the saying goes, we are only as strong as our weakest link – are you ready for what's to come...?
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Tesco issues recall over glue contamination, while Waitrose recalls mislabelled products
Both Tesco and Waitrose have announced product recalls since the start of October.
Interview
Gene editing: BOFIN trial leading the way for precision-bred crops in the UK
Founder of the British On-Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN), Tom Allen-Stevens, shares the details of an ongoing trial focused on the production and processing of precision-bred crops.
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Salmonella and Listeria risk sparks Co-op recall
Co-op has recalled several batches of pate because packs may have been contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.
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Contaminated mustard sparks allergy warning
Consumers with a peanut allergy have been warned to avoid eating any food or drink containing mustard ingredients because they may be contaminated with peanuts.
Feature
Standing up to food fraud
How can the food and drink sector work to mitigate and tackle the damaging impacts of food fraud? Food Manufacture hears from the experts.
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Lidl and Iceland recall products due to allergen errors
Both Lidl and Iceland have recalled own brand products because allergens present were not listed on the labels.
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Food crime opportunities created by supply chain uncertainty: FSA report
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have published a new report looking at the state of food crime in 2024.
Legal Brief
Be prepared for tougher packaging laws
With UK food safety and labelling requirements facing greater stringency and deviation from EU legislation, businesses must stay ahead of the curve to ensure compliance and consumer trust. Melissa Haskell, partner in the regulatory & licensing teams at...
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How to win a Food Manufacture Excellence award
Entering a competition can be daunting – questions such as ‘am I good enough to stand out’ and ‘how and where do I even start my entry’ may flit across your mind – but if you’re keen to enter, you absolutely should!
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Toxic chemical found in fake vodka
Food Standards Scotland has issued a public health warning after lab results from seized counterfeit vodka revealed the presence of chemical isopropyl.
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9 dead in biggest US listeriosis outbreak since 2011
Nine people have died, while another 57 have been hospitalised following an outbreak of listeriosis in the US.
The Talent Poole
Navigating through a crisis
Nothing stretches and tests a leader more than being faced with a crisis. And food, perhaps more than any other sector, has the potential to throw up some pretty significant crises to challenge the very best of leaders. Sharing his experiences this...
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Oreos recalled due to undeclared allergen: Recall round-up
Food Manufacture rounds up the latest recalls from across the F&B industry.
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We need to talk about illegal meat imports
Provision Trade Federation (PTF) director general Rod Addy looks at the impact of the new UK import regime, which kicked off in earnest on 30 April 2024.
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IFST launches food science journal focused on 'commercially viable research'
The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) has announced the launch of a new academic journal called Translational Food Sciences.
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Detecting honey adulteration without opening the jar
Food firms could soon be able to test for adulterated honey without even opening the jar, thanks to a new study into detecting fake products by researchers led by the Cranfield University.
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What's up for grabs at the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2025?
Whether you're a start-up or an industry leader, the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards invite food and drink processors to showcase their capabilities and celebrate the efforts and achievements of their companies and teams. Here, we summarise each of...
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Burn risk: Tesco recalls plant-based product
Tesco has announced the recall of a plant-based burger product because it may pose a potential burn risk to consumers.
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Heron Foods issues product recall
UK retailer Heron Foods has recalled a chocolate product because of undeclared hazelnuts.
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Global food recall trends 2024
Recall incidents in the US, EU, UK and Australia are set to exceed 2023 figures, suggests data from recall and crisis management firm RQA Group.
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Food safety practices ‘may be insufficient’ to prevent pesticide contamination
A study has found that removing agricultural pesticides from fruits may require more than rinsing.
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Inadequate border testing facilities create food waste and delays
Inadequate lab facilities at the British border are creating delays and food waste as authorities are forced to send samples back to the EU for testing, according to a cross-sector group representing the food and drink industry.
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Birmingham Food Council creates food security game
Birmingham Food Council has developed a game for food sector professionals, planners and policymakers to improve their understanding of how system shocks could impact the UK’s food security.
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Recalls: Morrisons and Hovis crumpets recalled due to metal contamination
Several Morrisons and Hovis branded crumpet products have been recalled because they may contain small pieces of metal.
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Cyanide risk sparks extended recall of nut products
Possible contamination by foreign bodies and the risk of hydrogen cyanide sparked the recall of several food and drink products at the end of last month, covered in this round-up.
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Probios acquires free-from food firm BiotoBio
Health foods manufacturer Probios has acquired 100% of free-from food firm BiotoBio in a ‘transformational’ deal that will push revenue for the company past €100m.
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McCain recalls 25,000 packs of products imported from India
McCain Foods GB has issued an immediate recall notice for nine non-compliant products.
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Metal contamination causes baked products recall
A bakery firm is recalling several baked products because they may contain small pieces of metal.
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Kirsty’s secures £2m investment to support NPD and create new jobs
Free-from ready meals manufacturer Kirsty’s has snagged a share of a £660m investment fund to help create new jobs and develop its food-to-go offering.
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Recall round-up: Foreign body contamination, undeclared allergens
Food Manufacture rounds up the latest product recalls from across the F&B industry.
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FAN sets benchmark for monitoring global food fraud reports
The top three commodities with the most food fraud reports vary depending on the source of the reports and tools used, new global report reveals.