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Genetically modified wheat takes fortifying bread with iron to the next level

Genetically modified wheat takes fortifying bread with iron to the next level

Tue, 16th January 2024

While the typical addition of iron salts or iron powder to breads sold in the UK can cause organoleptic challenges, UK scientists say they have so far not seen alterations...

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Seven things you need to know about the vegan bakery market

Seven things you need to know about the vegan bakery market

Wed, 10th January 2024

With the 10th anniversary of Veganuary in full swing, we take a look at how the vegan bakery market is shaping up in 2024.

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EFSA tool predicts food risk for coeliac patients

EFSA tool predicts food risk for coeliac patients

Tue, 19th December 2023

Exposure to foods that are harmful to coeliac patients can be reduced using the new preDQ tool.

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Allergy information should be mandatory for coffee shops and restaurants, says FSA

Allergy information should be mandatory for coffee shops and restaurants, says FSA

Tue, 19th December 2023

The Food Standards Agency is to contact ministers to discuss mandating the inclusion of allergy information on coffee shop and restaurant menus, and will provide guidance in the meantime.

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Free-to-attend webinar on the impact of reformulation: health hazard or brand boost?

Free-to-attend webinar on the impact of reformulation: health hazard or brand boost?

Thu, 14th September 2023

Webinar on 14th September 2023.

Industry leaders take the podium to discuss the movement that is increasingly impacting all areas when it comes to creating stand out snacks, from trickier better-for-you formulations that do not compromise on indulgence, to simpler labels and being as good for the planet as they are for the body.

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California bill banning popular food additives moves to governor’s desk, excludes TiO2

California bill banning popular food additives moves to governor’s desk, excludes TiO2

Wed, 13th September 2023

California legislators this week passed a closely-watched and controversial bill that if signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom would ban in the state the sale of foods and beverages including four popular food additives but not – notably – the colorant titanium dioxide.

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