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Scottish food and drink businesses secure funding to accelerate healthier product innovation
A number of food and drink businesses in Scotland have been awarded funding from a new grant developed to support Scotland’s food service sector. The Healthier Food Service Fund is the latest industry support measure developed by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland’s Reformulation for Health Programme, in partnership with Food Standards Scotland (FSS).
Allergy alert - UK
Waitrose recalls Waitrose Chinese Takeaway Bag for 2 because of undeclared molluscs
Waitrose recalls Waitrose Chinese Takeaway Bag for 2 because of undeclared molluscs
Continue reading Waitrose recalls Waitrose Chinese Takeaway Bag for 2 because of undeclared molluscs
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Food Standards Scotland report finds a slight decline in excessive calories from cakes, but more action is needed.
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has published a new report on the calorie content of sweet discretionary products sold in cafes, coffee shops and bakeries in 2023, showing a small reduction in calories compared to the previous analysis.
Food alert - UK
Tesco recalls Tesco 8 Chicken Tsukune Skewers because of incorrect use by date on the packaging
Tesco recalls Tesco 8 Chicken Tsukune Skewers because of incorrect use by date on the packaging
Allergy alert - Scotland
The Island Smokery recalls Smoked Orkney Cheddar with Ploughman’s Pickle because of undeclared barley (gluten)
The Island Smokery is recalling Smoked Orkney Cheddar with Ploughman’s Pickle because it contains barley (gluten) which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to gluten.
