Taking on e-commerce food crime
Julie Pierce, FSA Director for Wales, Information and Science, responds to Prof Chris Elliott’s call to share what the government is doing to regulate the online food industry.
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2021 food colour trends to watch out for…
As Pantone announces its 2021 colours of the year, Emina Goodman explains the key relationship between colour and food, and predicts what to watch out for...
The case for vaccinating key food workers
It’s difficult to know who should be next in line for the Covid vaccination. Here, Chris Elliott considers the case for food workers and highlights the ways in which China is managing outbreaks linked to frozen and imported food.
An Economical Approach To Acute Packaging Issues
In the race to stay competitive, food producers are constantly working to adapt to changing market conditions.
Behind bars: reflecting on chocolate production and what the future might hold
Carol Oldbury of Hames Chocolates discusses how the brand develops flavour within its chocolate, and talks through the sustainability policies it has implemented to protect farmers and growers.
Have your say on the new gene-edited food consultation
Robin May, Chief Scientific Advisor at The Food Standards Agency (FSA), discusses DEFRA’s consultation into the regulation of genetic technologies and urges the public’s participation in the scheme.
Brazil’s biodiversity and technology focus will drive trade with the UK
Global food expert Marcos Fava Neves explains why Brazil is well-placed to become a key trading partner with the UK when it comes to providing sustainable and competitively priced food.
An invitation for food fraud
Professor Chris Elliott stresses his frustration over a lack of regulation for food sold online – a problem he has been flagging for some time – and calls for the FSA to share how it intends to address the issue.
How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the world’s great food markets?
New Food's Junior Editor spoke to the heads of three world-famous food markets to understand the impact the coronavirus crisis has had on them; we also hear their views on what needs to be done to encourage more people into the halls and stalls of these historic locations.
Can I have the COVID-19 vaccine if I have a food allergy?
As vaccination programmes step up around the world, New Food spoke to Lynne Regent of Anaphylaxis Campaign to offer clarity around some misconceptions related to food allergies and COVID-19 jabs.
Tweakd: Bringing elite sports nutrition to your dining table
After spending many years as a chef to some of the world’s top sports stars, Omar Meziane has partnered up with Michael Naylor, the Head of Nutrition at the English Institute for Sport to try and prove that frozen food can be healthy and tasty.
Adapting to food delivery during lockdown
Peter Quigley, Head of Chemical Safety Policy at the Food Standards Agency (FSA), informs businesses of the help the agency is providing to assist with the move many are having to make to takeaway and delivery services.
Neonicotinoid pesticides: the saviour or the enemy?
In the first Chris’ Corner of 2021, Professor Chris Elliott takes a look at the complexities surrounding Neonicotinoids, and calls on the government to make the UK a world leader in ‘green pesticides’.
Technology, collaboration and policy focus – building a greener food system
Senior Vice President of Research and Development for PepsiCo Europe, Sean Westcott, discusses sustainable farming and why a greater level of co-operation is required between invested parties to make real change happen.
The COVID-19 challenge to food safety
The impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on food business operators has been clear, but what about food safety?
