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Olive leaves found to help with listeria

Olive leaves found to help with listeria

By Michelle Perrett

Olive leaf extract can inhibit the growth of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria and could be a potential adjunct to help control foodborne pathogens, according to a new study from Spain-based herbal extracts supplier Euromed.

COVID-19: beware false immune health promises

Opinion

COVID-19: beware false immune health promises

By Judy Buttriss

British Nutrition Foundation director general Judy Buttriss warns of the threat of false immune health promises being circulated during the COVID-19 crisis.

EFSA rejects Tchibo DNA coffee claim

EFSA rejects Tchibo DNA coffee claim

By Michelle Perrett

Attempts to prove that regular consumption of a coffee could contribute to the maintenance of DNA integrity have been rejected by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

Brexit: UK Global Tariff positive for food industry

Experts respond to Government's proposed tariff scheme

Brexit: UK Global Tariff positive for food industry

By Rod Addy

Brexit trade tariffs will be applied to agricultural imports from 1 January 2021 under Government proposals, potentially protecting domestic producers against cheaper import prices and lower food standards.

Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Scheme to launch

Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Scheme to launch

By Michelle Perrett

Small and medium-sized food manufacturers will be able to claim for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) payments they have made to their employees due to COVID-19, the Government has announced.