All Food safety articles
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Comment & OpinionDanone’s baby formula recalls and price hikes risk eroding trust
The pre-promotional prices of 132 Danone SKUs available in the traditional big four have increased in price by as much as 45% since the start of 2026
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NewsCriminals swerving inland border controls to bring illegal meat into UK
So-called ‘drive-bys’ of ‘disease-risk’ illegal meat and plant products – where vehicles swerved the facility after being directed there from Dover – rose from 8% last August to 18% in November
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KVI TrackerBaby formula prices up as much as 45% since January
Out of 310 like-for-like SKUs available across the traditional big four, 157 have risen in price
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News‘Mess’ at Calais border costing UK food exporters ‘thousands’
Meat exporters are said to be facing the biggest challenges
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NewsRetailers cut pest control as rodent infestations soar
Rat and mice infestations at retail and food manufacturing premises have exploded due to milder winters, while pest professionals warn independent retailers are cutting back on audits and prevention measures
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NewsMeat industry takes government to court over ‘inflation busting’ vet charges
In a statement released 19 February, AIMS said official veterinarian charges to industry were ‘going up by £10m in the coming year’, an increase of nearly a quarter, despite the current rate of inflation standing at 3%
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Analysis & FeaturesSocial impact transforming food and drink: Charity Power List 2026
Charities and campaigners are holding more influence than ever. The Grocer’s Charity Power List charts the people reshaping what responsibility really means in food and drink today
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NewsBaby formula availability in recovery following recalls
Frustrated parents used X last week to complain they were struggling to find their preferred formula
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NewsTesco detects salmonella in batches of Tesco Grape & Berry Medley
The retailer issued a customer notice ‘as a precaution’ on 16 February, for batches of its Tesco Grape & Berry Medley (230g), with use-by dates of 16 and 17 February
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NewsDanone recalls Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant formula over toxin fears
Cereulide can lead to nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps
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NewsEfra Committee slams government engagement on EU SPS deal
Government caution around the EU reset and the impact it could have on the food sector was ’causing significant anxiety’, said Efra chair Alistair Carmichael
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NewsNestlé recalls more SMA infant formula over cereulide toxin fears
Cereulide can cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps
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Category ReportThe cage conundrum: trends in eggs 2026
Demand for free-range eggs is up and a UK cage ban looms – but Ukrainian egg imports cast doubt on the government’s commitment to welfare
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WhitepapersHow data-driven tech helps food firms boost compliance
Ensuring safety while maintaining compliance can be a huge challenge for food businesses. Discover how new data-driven technology is helping manufacturers stay ahead in today’s competitive and regulated market.
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Promotional FeaturesRedefining recruitment: can humans and tech really work in harmony?
Recruitment and retention has long been a challenge in the food and drink manufacturing sector, so how can businesses future-proof their workforces and ensure that humans can really work in harmony with ever-evolving technology?
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Comment & OpinionThe nitrate cancer debate is an opportunity to reset
The existence of the nitrate debate points to a broader issue: our food system has become overly reliant on engineering solutions and artificial interventions, says Tom Horvath Neumann, founder of Properoni
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NewsWaitrose recalls Deeside waters over possible glass risk
The affected bottles could contain fragments of glass and were unsafe to drink, The FSA said
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NewsTesco recalls free-from Christmas cupcakes that may contain milk
Tesco has urged shoppers with a milk allergy not to eat the product
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NewsDubai-style chocolate bar recalled as it may contain peanuts
Earlier this week, the FSA warned people with allergies not to eat Dubai-style chocolate
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NewsFSA warns allergy sufferers not to eat Dubai-style chocolate
Some Dubai-style chocolate products do not meet UK food safety standards