Lab-grown meat officially on the menu
Lab-grown meat has been sold in a restaurant for the first time in Singapore, where it was approved for consumption last month.
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Poultry to be culled in Northern Ireland after bird flu is detected
More than 30,000 birds are to be culled and a strict control zone set up following a suspected outbreak of bird flu in County Antrim.
Majority of Brits won’t take plant-based plunge
A survey which has found that the majority of Brits won't be going plant-based this year, has also highlighted confusion among consumers around what a plant-based diet is.
Spanish researchers detect several strains of Listeria in pigs
By identifying the virulent strains in pigs, control and monitoring processes for Listeria could be improved.
I’ll take my mussels with a side of microplastic
According to researchers from Germany, the microplastics found in the popular mollusc could be an indicator of how polluted the oceans are around them.
BMPA predicts Brexit chaos without ‘orientation phase’
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) is worried that without contingency plans, companies will not be able to get their products out of the country come 1 January 2021.
No one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to eating less meat
Scientists have argued that the pressure to eat less meat might actually be counter-productive in some parts of the world, where livestock are essential to the economy and sustainability.
Recall Roundup: Salmonella , undeclared allergens and contaminants…
New Food’s global roundup of product recalls includes a Salmonella alert, as well as undeclared allergens and a contamination report from Germany.
“No plans” to change UK bread regulations
According to Sustain, current bread regulations are not strict enough and cause transparency issues.
A daily avocado keeps your gut microbes happy
A study conducted by scientists at the University of Illinois found that avocados help to break down fat in the body and improve gut health.
How safe are non-chilled deliveries?
A study from Campden BRI highlights safety concerns around temperature fluctuations during non-chilled deliveries and suggests strategic packing could be a way forward.
FDA approves genetically modified pigs for human consumption
The genetically altered pigs approved by the FDA do not produce alpha gal sugar, which can cause an allergic reaction in some people.
Could urine be the key to producing food in space?
Scientists in Japan think urine could be harnessed to provide plants with key nutrients and encourage growth in inhospitable environments.
Why do bell peppers change colour?
A study into why bell peppers change colour might have revealed more sustainable production methods of the popular vegetable.
The dark side of technology in the food industry
The race to achieve the UN's Sustainability Goals could be causing more harm than good, according to a group of scientists.
