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What is the FASTER Act? The 2021 Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act, amongst other things, adds sesame to the list of major food allergens. To protect those with food allergies and other food hypersensitivities, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enforces laws requiring food manufacturers to specify ingredients that are … Continued
After an understandable sales dip during COVID and numerous national lockdowns, food to go has bounced back with more people travelling for work and leisure. Last year, Lumina Intelligence’s annual 2022 UK Food To Go report’ predicted that the value of the market will rise by 31.8% to £21.3 billion, whilst recent data from the … Continued
While a desire to make sustainable choices has taken a place at the forefront of consumer decision making in recent years, it’s easy to feel more confused than ever as to what sustainability in our food system really means. With a myriad of often-conflicting advice available, ‘What should I eat to be healthy and sustainable?’ is a … Continued
In April 2022, the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) emphasised that the only hope of ensuring a “liveable future” for humanity is to slash carbon emissions almost in half within less than a decade, and having a climate friendly menu strategy is a key factor in this. What we eat has an enormous role … Continued
A Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers will be introduced in England, Wales and Northern Ireland in October 2025. The goals of this scheme are to increase the recycling rate for drinks containers, minimise littering and reduce negative impact on the environment, changing consumer behaviour for the better through simple incentivisation. Scotland is also introducing a similar … Continued
What is lupin allergen labelling? Mandatory declaration of the allergen lupin will begin for Australia and New Zealand on 26th May 2018. Lupin is a legume which belongs to the same plant family as peanuts and has the potential to be an allergen. Lupin was added to the list of allergens that must be declared … Continued
We’re excited to announce that we have joined the United Nations Global Compact initiative — a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation and disclosure of responsible business practices. Nutritics is proud to be one of the first 50 Irish organisations to join this global network of thousands of companies committed to taking responsible business … Continued
Ever felt like health claims on food labels are a bit of a maze? You’re not alone. In Europe, there are specific rules about what you can and can’t say on your packaging and in your advertising, all thanks to regulations like (EC) No 1924/2006 and (EU) No 432/2012. The goal? To make sure everything … Continued
Introduction Nutritics’ vision is to be the world’s most trusted food data management software, delivering valuable insights that enable better informed food choices. The team at Nutritics is unique in its commitment to high-quality, trustworthy data that undergoes rigorous quality assurance processes before it can be accepted into the system. We’re dedicated to continuous innovation, … Continued
The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) is a multidisciplinary society devoted to the study of metabolic problems associated with acute diseases and their nutritional implications and management. The members and partners of this established authority are key European professional experts in public health and healthcare. As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, … Continued