New research could mean wonders for industrial hemp growers
A test that predicts THC versus CBD in cannabis plants has been developed, which could save industrial hemp growers a lot of time, money and effort.
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Transparency in alcohol-free drinks market is needed
An alcohol-free drinks brand shares its concerns over UK's plans to raise ABV limit for low alcohol and alcohol-free beverages, suggesting it will be damaging for the sector.
Nestlé buys majority stake in recipe box company Mindful Chef
The full terms of the deal have not been laid out, but Nestlé has confirmed that the three founders of Mindful Chef will continue to run the business, albeit under the leadership of Nestlé.
Electronic nose app could judge whether meat is safe to eat or not
Scientists behind the research claim the electronic nose can detect the freshness of meat with 98.5 percent accuracy. It's possible the technology could be incorporated into a smartphone app that would help detect 'gone off' meat at home.
Recall Roundup: E. coli alerts, foreign objects and more…
New Food’s global roundup of product recalls include a number of allergen recalls, suspected E. Coli contamination, and foreign objects found in food.
Food Foundation report shows supermarkets falling short on sustainability
Less than half of UK supermarkets issue targets for the sale of healthy food and plant-based protein alternatives, prompting the Food Foundation to call for action.
Food Standards Scotland issues Covid inspection advice for businesses
The FSS has released Covid inspection advice and warns businesses that action will be "stronger" for those without sufficient safety measures in place.
Guinness recalls alcohol free stout just weeks after launch
The St James' Gate Brewery has told customers not to consume its new alcohol free stout amidst fears of a microbiological contamination during production.
Papaya mealybug could spread worldwide new research warns
The pest is expected to spread to parts of the US as well as major areas of Asia and Central America, according to the report written by scientists at the CABI.
Spirits trade suffering in escalating transatlantic tariff war
A back and forth battle of tariffs has seen exports of spirits and wine plummet on both sides of the Atlantic, while coalition demands a rethink.
Plant-based phenomena reaches McDonalds and Pizza Hut
McDonalds say its plant-based burger is ready for markets "whenever they're ready", while Pizza Hut will offer plant-based pizza toppings across the US and in select locations in the UK.
World’s most popular artificial sweetener must be banned, say experts
Two food safety experts have called for the widely used artificial sweetener, aspartame, to be banned in the UK and questions why it was deemed acceptable in the first place.
Genetically engineered salmon face upstream battle after court ruling
A US court told the FDA that they had failed to analyse the risk of the salmon escaping into the wild sufficiently, where they might cause harm to natural species.
Food industry alone will sink Paris Agreement says new research
A drastic reduction in red meat consumption has been put forward as a way to prevent excessive warming, which, according to a study, would be bad news for the UK fruit and vegetable industry.
Can changing food packaging improve product nutrition quality?
Researchers from Illinois State University, North Carolina State University, University of South Carolina, and University of Maryland looked at the influence FOC nutrition labels have on brands.
