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Bread and flour to be fortified with folic acid to prevent birth defects
New legislation has today (Friday, December 20) been introduced that will help prevent around 200 cases of debilitating brain and spine defects in babies each year in the UK by fortifying non-wholemeal wheat flour with folic acid.
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FSS publishes report which shows picture of food sales over social media in Scotland
FSS has today published a report revealing insights into the growing trend of food sales on social media platforms.
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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).
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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.
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FSS and FSA remind higher-risk consumers on the risks of listeria associated with eating cold-smoked and cured fish
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) remind pregnant women and those with a weakened immune system to avoid eating ready-to-eat cold-smoked or cured fish because of the risk of listeria.
