Food Safety

What lessons can we take from the UK’s summer E.Coli outbreak?

What lessons can we take from the UK’s summer E.Coli outbreak?

By Bethan Grylls

The summer saw a wide range of sandwiches and wraps withdrawn and recalled following an outbreak of E. coli, with more than 270 cases confirmed. Four experts offer their thoughts on the investigation and what lessons can be learned.

Listeria warning over ready-to-eat fish issued

Listeria warning over ready-to-eat fish issued

By William Dodds

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have issued a warning to higher-risk consumers about eating certain ready-to-eat fish products because of the threat of listeria infection.

Bread fortification to prevent brain defects in babies

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Bread fortification to prevent brain defects in babies

By Gwen Ridler

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).

FSA and FSS lift mustard allergy advice

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FSA and FSS lift mustard allergy advice

By Gwen Ridler

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.

7 major food safety risks

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7 major food safety risks

By Bethan Grylls

Food Manufacture’s editor summarises the biggest risks flagged at this year’s annual Food Safety Briefing.

New £700k 3D imaging and metrology lab opens in Reading

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New £700k 3D imaging and metrology lab opens in Reading

By Michelle Perrett

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.

Are heavy metals an emerging risk in tomatoes and salad crops?

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Are heavy metals an emerging risk in tomatoes and salad crops?

By Alison Johnson

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.

The biggest threats to UK food safety

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The biggest threats to UK food safety

By Bethan Grylls

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...?

Contaminated mustard sparks allergy warning

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Contaminated mustard sparks allergy warning

By Gwen Ridler

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.

Standing up to food fraud

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Standing up to food fraud

By William Dodds

How can the food and drink sector work to mitigate and tackle the damaging impacts of food fraud? Food Manufacture hears from the experts.

Be prepared for tougher packaging laws

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Be prepared for tougher packaging laws

By Melissa Haskell

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...

How to win a Food Manufacture Excellence award

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How to win a Food Manufacture Excellence award

By Bethan Grylls

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!

Toxic chemical found in fake vodka

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Toxic chemical found in fake vodka

By Bethan Grylls

Food Standards Scotland has issued a public health warning after lab results from seized counterfeit vodka revealed the presence of chemical isopropyl.

Navigating through a crisis

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Navigating through a crisis

By Jon Poole

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...

We need to talk about illegal meat imports

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We need to talk about illegal meat imports

By Rod Addy

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.

Detecting honey adulteration without opening the jar

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Detecting honey adulteration without opening the jar

By Gwen Ridler

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.

What's up for grabs at the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2025?

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What's up for grabs at the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2025?

By Bethan Grylls

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...

Global food recall trends 2024

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Global food recall trends 2024

By Bethan Grylls

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.

Birmingham Food Council creates food security game

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Birmingham Food Council creates food security game

By Bethan Grylls

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.