Soil erosion worse than first thought in Corn Belt
Soil erosion in the US’ Corn Belt is worse than feared according to new research by an American university.
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Aldi begins search for the UK’s best craft distillery
The Grow with Aldi competition will give one UK craft distillery the chance to feature on the supermarket's shelves later this year.
Scientists develop “see through soil” to help farmers deal with droughts
Scientists from the US have discovered why hydrogels are not having the desired effect in preventing droughts by making soil transparent.
Are unhealthy breakfast cereals contributing to Spain’s obesity problem?
There is concern in Spain that some products, such as drinking chocolate, escape current regulation that limits advertising unhealthy foods to children.
Soil Association report shows concern over “US style industrial farming”
Two in five in the UK supported a ban on industrial-style pig and chicken farms, survey finds.
BMPA says UK Government is preventing recruitment of butchers
The BMPA claims the UK Government has made it “doubly difficult” to recruit new butchers as a result of Brexit and a lack of funding for education courses.
Improved allergen labelling becomes law in Scotland
A new law is set to come into force in Scotland later this year which will make allergen information on certain products compulsory.
Recall Roundup: Listeria, Cyclospora and plastic pieces…
This week's Recall Roundup features Listeria monocytogenes and Cyclospora alerts, plus undeclared allergen recalls and a warning over plastic pieces.
How do we reduce seafood waste?
Researchers from Arizona State University think a retail model used in Mexico could hold the key to reducing seafood waste and relieving pressure on our fisheries.
Organic sector booms in the UK as online sales increase by a third
A new report by the Soil Association Certification, which verifies organic products sold in the UK, has revealed online orders and home delivery of organic products increased by more than a third.
Watchdog wants stricter poppy seed regulation in US
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has filed a petition on behalf of families affected by contaminated poppy seeds, which calls for tighter monitoring of the trade within the US.
Coca-Cola to use bottles made from recycled plastic
Coca-Cola is transitioning to recycled plastic bottles across several of its big-name brands in the US in a bid to cut down on waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
Brown fruit is not bad fruit says Copenhagen scientist
We tend to avoid choosing apples with brown spots, assuming that they taste bad. But according to researchers from the University of Copenhagen, that needs to change.
Cadbury’s Bournville factory given £15 million production boost
Cadbury’s famous Bournville factory will be on the end of a significant investment from parent company Mondelēz International to increase production at the site.
FDA undertakes study to prevent E.coli outbreaks in romaine lettuce
The FDA has announced it is collecting romaine lettuce samples to help prevent a similar E.coli outbreak to the one that occurred in the US in 2018.
