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Nespresso makes big sustainability commitment
In a bold claim from one of the largest names in the coffee industry, Nespresso has announced that every cup of its coffee will be carbon neutral by the year 2022.
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Food banks given an efficiency boost thanks to algorithm
Engineering graduates at Cornell University in the United States have developed an algorithm to help food banks make better use of their donations.
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UK charity champions honest sugar labelling on foods
UK charity, Action on Sugar, makes plea for UK Government to bring about mandatory honest labelling regarding the sugar content of food.
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Recall roundup: undeclared allergens in the UK and US pose potential problems
Here’s our latest recall roundup, showing the latest key recalls from North America and the UK.
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What is antimicrobial resistance?
Resistance to antimicrobials continues to challenge the food and health sectors. Here, New Food investigates the causes behind this life-threatening immunity and the actions being taken to combat the looming crisis.
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Germany confirms case of African Swine Fever
Wild boar in Germany have been infected with ASF, potentially causing significant disruption to global pork market.
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Diversity in the Trade and Agriculture Commission
Chris Elliott points out some crucial gaps within the newly announced Trade and Agriculture Commission, including a lack of women, animal welfare champions and expertise in international trade.
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The rise of hybrid meat
Following a rising demand for meat alternatives driven by health concerned consumers, Senior Research Fellow from the University of Reading, Simona Grasso, outlines the potential of the hybrid meat market.
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Big win for UK farmers
The Government will establish a Trade and Agriculture Commission to help advise on agricultural trade policy and apply safeguards in UK trade deals.
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Sugar reformulation: sweet but not so simple
Sugar expert, Julian M Cooper, discusses the challenges that sugar reformulation presents to new developers, and outlines examples of attempts made on different products.
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FDA unveils Retail Program Standards and Botanical Safety Consortium
The FDA has issued the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards, which outlines an effective retail food regulatory programme, as well as the convening of the Botanical Safety Consortium, which aims to strengthen the regulation of dietary supplements.
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Asda trials coating technology that increases shelf life
Asda has begun trials of coating technology that is said to keep fruits and vegetables fresher for longer.
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‘Natasha’s Law’ confirmed
Natasha’s legacy has become law and aims to protect allergy sufferers by making label information clearer.
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FDA reminds industry of best practices to prevent product tampering
In response to media reports of tampered products found in supermarkets, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reminding industry of strategies to prevent tampering and intentional adulteration of foods.
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Campylobacter levels in British chicken – the results are in
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published its final Year 4 report on campylobacter spp. in UK-produced whole fresh chicken, finding a stark contrast between levels of retailer.
