New analysis reveals impact of COVID-19 pandemic on seafood industry
Fresh analysis from NOAA Fisheries has revealed the true extent of the COVID-19 impact on the US seafood industry, with no region spared from its destruction.
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US court intervenes after FDA found arsenic in juice
A juice manufacturer in Washington state has been told to stop distributing by a US court after the FDA says it found arsenic in some products.
PepsiCo to reduce emissions by more than 40 percent
Food manufacturing giant PepsiCo has announced ambitious plans to reduce its environmental impact through more efficient agriculture processes.
Could we be to blame for an increase in food allergies?
Scientists from Yale University in the US believe that overuse of hygiene products and antibiotics could be the cause of an increase in food allergies in the western world over the past 30 years.
Northern Ireland faces more empty shelves according to supermarkets
Empty lorries could be fast-tracked through ports to alleviate the situation in the UK, but the situation could worsen in Northern Ireland, supermarket bosses warn.
UN Special Envoy demands change in a big year for the food industry
UN Special Envoy to the 2021 Food Systems Summit Dr Agnes Kalibata has urged European governments to listen to farmers and other workers in order to change the global food industry for the better.
‘E-nose’ could deliver perfectly cooked chicken every time
A research team from Moscow says it can identify when your chicken has been grilled just right, without even smelling or seeing it...
Insect-based food gets green light as EFSA approves mealworms
Mealworms have been approved for human consumption by the EFSA, which could help insect-based foods flourish within the EU.
Global food recall roundup
New Food’s global roundup of product recalls includes several foreign object incidences, an undeclared allergen report, and more...
Could 2020 be the supermarket’s swansong?
A new survey suggests shoppers could be moving away from traditional supermarkets and taking the opportunities afforded to them by technology to shop elsewhere.
Saccharin does not lead to diabetes, according to new research
New research from Ohio State University claims that saccharin does not cause diabetes, allaying fears that the sweetener may be doing more harm than good.
New research ranks foods by nitrogen loss
New research has highlighted meat products as being one of the costliest to produce when it comes to nitrogen loss, which is one of the world’s greatest pollutants.
New US tariffs imposed on Cognac and wine as trade battle heats up
The escalating drinks trade war involving the UK, US and EU sees no sign of stopping as the US imposes new tariffs on European alcohol.
Bacteria breakthrough could lead to disease-resistant rice
A bacterium which makes rice plants more resistant to disease has been discovered in the seeds of a crop in China.
Free school meals parcels criticised by Rashford and Starmer
Food parcels have been issued in certain areas instead of the vouchers, with some taking to Twitter to express outrage over the amount of food provided.
