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UK food and drinks producers are set to benefit from the removal of £580m ($779m) of import tariffs in a trade deal struck with the GCC. The post GCC trade deal an “exciting opportunity” for UK food and drinks industry, FDF chief says appeared first …

Demand for protein has taken off in recent quarters but, amid the proliferation of food products packed with the nutrient, how can brands stand out? The post Protein fever fuels innovation appeared first on Just Food.

Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections. The Food and Drug Administration reports that 16 people have been infected. The agency has not revealed the patients’ ages or where they live. The source of the Salmonella has not yet been determined. …

The USDA’s plan to decommission the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) and disperse its research units, including the Environmental Microbial and Food Safety Laboratory (EMFSL), is drawing criticism from scientists, food safety advocates, and Maryland lawmakers who say the move could disrupt critical food safety …

Figures from Argentina show a decline in cases of a serious condition that can develop during E. coli infections. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) is a notifiable condition in the country. HUS is a severe complication associated with E. coli infections that causes kidney failure and …

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has produced a guide to support the analysis of four aspects of national food systems, including food safety. The Scan Guide covers food safety, food fortification, food loss and waste, and livestock production (animal welfare and use of antibiotics). It …

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has suspended the license of a Quebec frozen dessert company because of violations of food safety laws. The agency’s move against Abe’s Frozen Desserts Inc. will remain in effect until the company can demonstrate that it has come into compliance …

Micro Verdure brand microgreens are being recalled in Canada because of pathogenic E. coli. This recall was triggered by the company, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The recalled products were distributed in Quebec. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. Consumers …

The Nutriment Company is to acquire German pet-food businesses Frostfutter Perleberg and eBarf from K&K Petfood. The post Acquisitive pet-food group Nutriment swoops again in Germany appeared first on Just Food.