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‘Not suitable for under-4s’: New industry guidance issued on glycerol in slush-ice drinks

‘Not suitable for under-4s’: New industry guidance issued on glycerol in slush-ice drinks

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Manufacturers are also being advised to tell retailers that they should not offer free refill promotions to under-10s, to prevent young children being exposed to excessive amounts of glycerol. The updated guidance follows an FSA risk assessment which found that children below this age may suffer from headaches and sickness caused by exposure to glycerol. The FSA is also aware of

More Climate Smart Food speakers announced: Hear from Nestlé, BLUU Seafood and more

More Climate Smart Food speakers announced: Hear from Nestlé, BLUU Seafood and more

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To limit global warming to 1.5°C, as per the Paris Agreement, greenhouse gas emissions must halve by 2030 and drop to net zero by 2050. For the food industry, which is linked to around one-quarter of total greenhouse gas emissions, the pressure is on.How can environmental impacts be reduced across supply chains and throughout life

First speakers announced for Climate Smart Food: Hear from Ferrero, Danone and more

First speakers announced for Climate Smart Food: Hear from Ferrero, Danone and more

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To limit global warming to 1.5°C, as per the Paris Agreement, greenhouse gas emissions must halve by 2030 and drop to net zero by 2050. For the food industry, which is linked to around one-quarter of total greenhouse gas emissions, the pressure is on.How can environmental impacts be reduced across food supply chains and throughout

France’s ‘veggie’ burger ban escalates to the European Court of Justice

France’s ‘veggie’ burger ban escalates to the European Court of Justice

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Meat- and dairy-free advocates are celebrating the decision, which will see parts of their court case against a ban on ‘meaty’ names for plant-based foods be transferred to the supreme court of EU law.The background​Back in 2020, France took the decision to ban the use of ‘meaty’ names for plant-based foods, with the exception of