UN Special Envoy demands change in a big year for the food industry 15 January 2021 | By Joshua Minchin (New Food) 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 14 January 2021 | By Joshua Minchin (New Food) 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 14 January 2021 | By Joshua Minchin (New Food) Mealworms have been approved for human consumption by the EFSA, which could help insect-based foods flourish within the EU.
Global food recall roundup 14 January 2021 | By Joshua Minchin (New Food) 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? 13 January 2021 | By Joshua Minchin (New Food) 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 13 January 2021 | By Joshua Minchin (New Food) 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 13 January 2021 | By Joshua Minchin (New Food) 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 12 January 2021 | By Joshua Minchin (New Food) 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 12 January 2021 | By Joshua Minchin (New Food) 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 12 January 2021 | By Joshua Minchin (New Food) 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.
Have scientists found a replacement for wheat flour in white bread? 11 January 2021 | By Joshua Minchin (New Food) A research team thinks that its chickpea-derived flour can produce equally tasty white bread and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes.
New York could fully legalise cannabis as early as this year 11 January 2021 | By Joshua Minchin (New Food) With a Democrat majority in the state legislature, there is a real chance cannabis could be legalised in New York this year.
Ocado warns customers of shortages as staff absences mount 11 January 2021 | By Joshua Minchin (New Food) The online supermarket has warned of an increase in substitutions and potential price hikes as COVID-19 and Brexit combine to put food retailers under pressure.
Organic certification body urges caution over gene editing consultation 8 January 2021 | By Joshua Minchin (New Food) The organic certification body fears that gene editing and genetic modification are not suitable solutions to what it has called the “ecological crisis”.
Golden Agri-Resources offers support to Indonesian communities 8 January 2021 | By Joshua Minchin (New Food) Palm oil manufacturer Golden Agri-Resources says it has helped to upgrade agricultural practices in more than 40 communities in Indonesia.
