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Farmers and conservationists challenge pesticide approval
Four organisations representing farmers and conservationists have challenged EPA's approval of the pesticide, XtendiMax.
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Call for change in food labelling guidelines to help fight obesity
Researchers are calling for government guidelines on food labelling to be amended after finding many misinterpret the information.
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Soy leghemoglobin authorised as a colour additive for veggie burgers
The FDA is amending regulations to provide for the safe use of soy leghemoglobin as a colour additive.
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Precautionary recall of baby spinach announced
Dole Fresh Vegetables has recalled its baby spinach due to the potential risk of salmonella.
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Yoghurt maker aims for 30 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030
Validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative, Stonyfield Organic has set a goal of 30 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030.
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Scientists produce vodka from crops in Chernobyl
Scientists want to produce the artisan vodka from Chernobyl and give 75 percent of profits back to the affected community.
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Uplift in prime cattle hitting market specifications seen
Farmers are recognising the financial benefits of getting cattle away sooner and focusing on processor specifications.
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Industrial hemp market to be dominated by North America
Despite unfavorable lawsuits about growing industrial hemp in the US, North America will command the industrial hemp market.
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Food industry asks for Brexit no-deal competition waiver
The UK food industry has requested from the government that it waive aspects of competition law after a no-deal Brexit.
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Perfect storm of supply and demand for farm gate beef prices
In this article, Nick Allen, CEO of BMPA, looks at all the factors up and down the supply chain that are creating a perfect storm for beef prices.
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Allergy alert issued on whitefish pate
An allergy alert has been issued on undeclared eggs, soy, and anchovies in Door County Whitefish Smoked Whitefish Pate.
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Levy called for all calorie-dense processed foods
Companies making processed foods with excessive calories should be taxed, says Action on Sugar and Action on Salt.
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Amazon reviews and AI used to predict product recalls
Researchers have taught a 'deep-learning' AI to predict food product recalls from Amazon reviews.
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EU buyers are not committing to UK meat due to no-deal fears
BMPA warns that EU buyers considering purchasing British meat are being confronted with risks which they are not prepared to take.
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Powdered flavouring recalled due to undeclared milk
Lemon 50 has been recalled after it was discovered that several units tested positive for the presence of milk.
