The University of Manchester today kicked off the world’s biggest study on food allergies that will have far-reaching consequences for consumers and food producers.
The Organic Market Report published by the Soil Association highlights key areas of growth in online retail, independent outlets and a shift towards younger consumers during 2012.
Edward Gray of Dudley Ltd (aka Teddy Grays) recalls certain date codes of sweet products (rock and boiled sweets) due to rodent infestation at the manufacturing premises.
Chocolate is the fastest growing UK food export driven by a rise in sales to the Middle East and Africa and factory expansion by Nestlé, according to a report from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
A university researcher in Scotland said unintended consequences could occur if food recommendations for healthy diets and environmental impact are considered in isolation.
Researchers at the University of Lincoln are working to develop a flexible computer system that can be used to identify the defects in food products and packaging on the production line.
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) today published findings of an investigation into an outbreak of Cryptosporidium infection that affected around 300 people in England and Scotland in May 2012.
UK-based wine retailer Berry Bros & Rudd (BBR) is set to offer four Chinese wines – one red and three ice wines - in its stores across the UK from this week.
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has reported that total UK food and non-alcoholic drink exports remained at £12.1bn (US$18.2 billion) in 2012 – in line with the 2011 figure.
Frozen food could save an average British pub over £100,000 a year, according to a study by the University of Salford for the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF).
The Food Standards Agency is today issuing a warning about the levels of lead in Pascalite powder in batches from Pascalite Inc, which may be bought on the internet.
Wholebake Limited is recalling one batch code of its 9 Bar brand original mixed seed bar (4 x 40g), labelled as 'free from' dairy, because the product contains milk protein.
The Food Standards Agency has granted conditional approval to the Aberystwyth meat plant that had its approval suspended during the horse meat investigations.
Oilseed rape producers will be free to continue to sell their crop for use in the production of biodiesel following successful lobbying by the NFU and industry partners.
