Inside food & drink manufacturing
The summer saw a wide range of sandwiches and wraps withdrawn and recalled following an outbreak of E. coli, with more than 270 cases confirmed.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.
Waitrose has recalled several batches of a Zoe supplement because of the possible presence of small stones and pieces of metal.
Waitrose has recalled a Chinese takeaway product because the label didn’t mention that it contained molluscs.
Supermarket chain Tesco has been forced to recall a product that featured an incorrect use by date.
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.
P&B Foods has recalled a batch of tinned korma sauce because it contained an allergen that is not declared on the label.
Morrisons has recalled a batch of crushed garlic because an ingredient normally included to prevent microbiological growth was omitted.
Lidl GB has recalled two potato salad products that may have been contaminated with copper.
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Tesco has recalled a batch of dip because it has been contaminated with Salmonella.
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Discount retailer Aldi has announced a product recall due to a labelling issue that could impact people with allergies.
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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).
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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.
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Researchers have seen promising results in the development of machine vision and detecting food quality accurately.
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Five varieties of The Happy Pear branded hummus have been recalled due to the possible presence of ‘foreign matter’.
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Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have discovered a new way to detect the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water.
Long read
Our Food Safety Briefing saw experts come together to share exclusive insight and expertise. The interactive Q&A segment was awash with questions – here’s the answers to the ones we didn’t get round to on the day.
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Professor Susan Jebb has been reappointed as the chair of the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Co-op has recalled a batch of prepared lasagnes because the product contains allergens that are not declared on the label.
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Food Manufacture’s editor summarises the biggest risks flagged at this year’s annual Food Safety Briefing.
Opinion
An important milestone has been reached with the lifting of the ban on unprocessed UK poultrymeat exports to South Africa. IMTA’s Katie Doherty explores what this decision means and what the UK Government should be considering in future.
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Sainsbury’s and Aldi have both recalled products in the past week due to allergen labelling errors.
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Food businesses in England could soon be required to display their Food Standards Agency (FSA) hygiene rating score.
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BrewDog has been forced to throw away ‘millions of pounds’ of ‘infected’ beer in recent months after a quality issue led to customer complaints.
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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.
Food Forensics
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.
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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...?
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Both Tesco and Waitrose have announced product recalls since the start of October.
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Founder of the British On-Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN), Tom Allen-Stevens, shares the details of an ongoing trial focused on the production and processing of precision-bred crops.
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Co-op has recalled several batches of pate because packs may have been contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.
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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.
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How can the food and drink sector work to mitigate and tackle the damaging impacts of food fraud? Food Manufacture hears from the experts.
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Both Lidl and Iceland have recalled own brand products because allergens present were not listed on the labels.
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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have published a new report looking at the state of food crime in 2024.
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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...
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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!
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Food Standards Scotland has issued a public health warning after lab results from seized counterfeit vodka revealed the presence of chemical isopropyl.
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Nine people have died, while another 57 have been hospitalised following an outbreak of listeriosis in the US.
The Talent 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...
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Food Manufacture rounds up the latest recalls from across the F&B industry.
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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.
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The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) has announced the launch of a new academic journal called Translational Food Sciences.
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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.
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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...
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Tesco has announced the recall of a plant-based burger product because it may pose a potential burn risk to consumers.
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UK retailer Heron Foods has recalled a chocolate product because of undeclared hazelnuts.
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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.
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A study has found that removing agricultural pesticides from fruits may require more than rinsing.
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Inadequate lab facilities at the British border are creating delays and food waste as authorities are forced to send samples back to the EU for testing, according to a cross-sector group representing the food and drink industry.
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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.
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Several Morrisons and Hovis branded crumpet products have been recalled because they may contain small pieces of metal.