MPs warn Defra’s slow action on illegal meat imports leaves Britain’s food and farming sectors exposed to major biosecurity and supply chain risks. Image credit: Kelvin Atkins / Shutterstock.com MPs have renewed warnings over UK’s biosecurity after accusing the Government of showing a “lack of urgency” in tackling illegal meat imports, as ministers formally responded …
From mustard to peppermint via holistic sustainability; Ruth Davison reveals the hidden depths of one company’s ambition to facilitate positive change – not just for the planet, but for how we live. “My grandfather always had a love of strong flavours”, explains Jo Colman, Summerdown’s Chief Mint Officer. If you recognise Jo’s family name, you …
Diageo pledges up to £5 million to restore degraded peatlands across Scotland, safeguarding whisky production, biodiversity and water resources. Diageo, the maker of Johnnie Walker, Lagavulin and The Singleton, has announced a major environmental investment of up to £5 million over five years to support Scotland’s peatland restoration, aiming to revive 3,000 hectares of degraded …
Professors Chris Elliott and Brian Green reveal how newly released Committee on Toxicity minutes expose fundamental flaws in the Food Standards Agency’s partial nitrites review. They set out why the review must be withdrawn and replaced with a comprehensive, scientifically robust assessment that reflects the full body of evidence. It is said a week is …
Nearly one million bottles of Costco’s Kirkland Signature Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG are being recalled after reports of shattering. Kirkland Signature Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG bottles. Credit: Consumer Product Safety Commission US federal regulators have recalled more than 940,000 bottles of Costco’s Kirkland Signature Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG after multiple reports of bottles shattering or spontaneously …
Professors Chris Elliott and Brian Green reveal how newly released Committee on Toxicity minutes expose fundamental flaws in the Food Standards Agency’s partial nitrites review. They set out why the review must be withdrawn and replaced with a comprehensive, scientifically robust assessment that reflects the full body of evidence. It is said a week is …
A new IFF report reveals key consumer dairy trends, showing rising demand for sustainable, nutrient-dense products as purchasing shifts toward purpose and wellbeing. IFF has unveiled its 2026 Dairy Trends Report, highlighting a decisive market shift towards considered consumption and holistic health as consumers, particularly younger demographics, redefine what value means for dairy. The report …
New study reveals widespread misconceptions about food sustainability, reinforcing the need for environmental impact labelling to guide more informed consumer choices. New research from the University of Nottingham has revealed widespread consumer misconceptions about the environmental impact of everyday foods, strengthening the case for clear and consistent environmental impact labelling on products. Environmental impact labels …
Dreyer’s has recalled Häagen-Dazs mini ice cream bars after undeclared wheat was found, raising allergen safety concerns for consumers Credit: ricochet64 / Shutterstock.com Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream has issued a voluntary recall of one batch of Häagen-Dazs Chocolate Dark Chocolate Mini Bars in the US after discovering the product may contain undeclared wheat. The safety, …
Botulism concerns trigger a First and Last Bakery tomato sauce recall across the US, with shoppers urged to check and return affected jars. First and Last Bakery, based in Connecticut, has recalled three tomato pasta sauces after state regulators identified a potential botulism risk linked to improper processing. The products were manufactured without an approved …