Recall roundup: Supermarket recalls in UK and Listeria alert in Canada
This week's Recall roundup features several recalls from UK supermarkets, as well concerns over Listeria monocytogenes contamination in Canada.
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US families need more to make ends meet each month says new study
Feeding America says American house holds are having to find more money for food each month in the latest edition of its annual Map the Meal Gap study.
New CBD legislation to provide greater clarity for hemp producers
The new legislation would enable the US FDA to control CBD products like any other food and lift the sector out of a “regulatory grey zone”.
Bold ambitions for the UK cultured meat industry brings peace for pigs
Ivy Farm Technologies, an Oxford University spin-out, has revealed lofty ambitions to become the first commercial producer of sustainable, cultured meat in the UK, thanks to its unique technology.
Scottish diet at heart of FSS five-year strategy
The Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has published its strategic goals for the next five years, which it says will focus on the issues that “matter most” to the Scottish people, including plans to tackle obesity.
New listeria discovery will improve food safety say Cornell scientists
Researchers from Cornell University say their findings call for a rewrite of the identification protocols issued by food safety regulators when it comes to listeria.
Late strawberry season means bigger and juicier berries
British strawberry season officially kicks off today, with a later than usual start leading to bigger and juicier strawberries for UK consumers than they might normally find.
Climate change threatens one third of food producing regions
New study highlights the global regions that will be most affected by climate change – and worryingly, they are those least capable of adapting.
Bird flu restrictions lifted across Great Britain but CVOs urge caution
Measures brought in to curb the spread of avian flu last winter were lifted over the weekend, though the Chief Veterinary Officers of Great Britain are urging bird keepers to remain vigilant.
Nando’s takes on climate change
Following the introduction of its science-based targets in 2020, Nando's has announced its plans to go carbon neutral and how it intends to achieve its new goal.
Kerry announce new headquarters in Brisbane
Kerry’s new headquarters in Brisbane will bring end-to-end food innovation under one roof, which the manufacturer hopes will reduce time to market for new products.
Strawberry root Salmonella contamination not a dietary risk
The research team concluded that Salmonella contamination via strawberry roots was not a food safety risk, but the possibility of surface contamination remains.
Do kelp and maggots offer a solution to global malnutrition?
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Novel foods have to be a part of the solution if the world is to solve the problem of malnutrition – that’s according to researchers from the University of Cambridge.
Can you grow enough protein in your backyard?
Researchers in the US are advocating for more people to grow their own protein and use their backyard as an asset to cope with supply chain disruptions and make the country more sustainable.
Brazilian exports to UK and EU flourish as coffee trade booms
Exports from Brazil to the UK and EU have seen significant growth, as coffee in particular sees a rise in exports of more than $100m, thanks to a bumper harvest.
