Archives for April 30, 2014

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Reformulation can pose a food safety risk

By Nicholas Robinson

Healthy reformulation of foods by reducing levels of salt, fat and sugar could increase the risk of food poisoning unless companies know how to do it properly, a leading food microbiologist has warned.

Crisis in Ukraine forces up world wheat prices

By Nicholas Robinson

Political instability in the Ukraine has reinforced the UK’s need to increase its own food security and production, National Farmers Union (NFU) president Meurig Raymond has warned.

Ageing population will drive food innovation

By Nicholas Robinson

An ageing population will contribute to a significant drive in health and wellness food and drink innovation, Campden BRI nutritional specialist Sarah Kuczora has predicted.