FSA
FSA launches safe space for food crime intelligence
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has responded to industry concerns over sharing information on food crime by launching a new reporting facility. Food Crime Confidential allows anyone with suspicions about food crime to report them safely and in confidence, over the phone… Read More
Hygiene ratings must be mandatory, say councils
Local authorities want all food outlets in England to be forced to display their hygiene rating and then fined or prosecuted if they don’t. Compulsory “Scores on the Doors” ratings already exist in Wales, whilst Northern Ireland will follow suit… Read More
Is your food looking fishy
Evidence shows seafood mislabelling has been tightened up. But there’s still room for improvement in foodservice. Are you getting a raw deal on sushi? Probably not, according to a new analysis of 115 samples of the seafood delicacy at 31… Read More
Take voluntary deals with a pinch of salt
Did someone say it was job done on salt reduction? “The UK is among the world leaders in reducing salt. More than 70% of the retail market and 65% of big high-street restaurants and contract caterers have committed to cutting… Read More
Convenience destroying consumers’ connection with food
Consumers crave convenience, but they’re worried that online grocery shopping and eating on-the-go has resulted in them “losing touch” with food. “They worry about a loss of connection with where our food comes from, and with each other, as we… Read More
Campylobacter down at Tesco
NEW DATA shows that only 9% of Tesco’s chicken now contains the highest levels of the food bug campylobacter. This is below the 10% target set by the Food Standards Agency. This quarter’s results compared favourably to the 15% figure… Read More
News Review
Carney on climate The Bank of England’s governor caused quite a stir with a speech about climate change this week. Speaking at a Lloyd’s of London insurance event Mark Carney referred to climate change as “the tragedy of the horizon”.… Read More
News in review: Hospital food battle. FDF boss attacks health lobby. Alcohol an economic benefit. Campylobacter on chickens – latest results. Bag tax benefits. Efra commences dairy price inquiry.
Hospital food review The Hospital Caterers Association has published a lengthy response to NHS England’s attack on junk food served to staff, visitors and patients. “Many of the areas… Read More
The news in review…
FOODSERVICE COMPANIES are being challenged on milk prices. The spotlight so far has been fixed firmly on retailers but in the past day or so farming unions, ministers and, less surprisingly, retailers now want catering companies to open the books… Read More