The FDA finds likely source to contaminated red onions
CDC announces end of red onion Salmonella outbreak, but FDA is continuing its investigation and has issued warnings and advice for both consumers and industry.
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Important updates for retail managers and food employees!
The FDA has revised its Health and Personal Hygiene Handbook to help prevent spread of bacteria and viruses and promote good cleanliness among workers.
If proposed ban on off-shelf promotions goes ahead, £3 billion could be wasted
IRI analysis shows that £3 billion is at risk if Government ban on promotions of food and drink products high in sugar, salt and fat proceeds.
Government’s sugar reduction plans not working, says Action on Sugar
Food products have only seen a three percent reduction in sugar levels, according to a report from Public Health England (PHE).
Recall roundup: Possible pathogen contamination in the UK, USA and Canada
Possible pathogen contamination remains a key cause for cautionary recalls in the UK, USA and Canada.
Ceci n’est pas un steak, says the livestock sector
With the European Parliament’s failure to decide on the legality of vegan ‘sausages’ or ‘burgers’, the European livestock sector is launching the campaign, ceci n’est pas un steak.
The new expiration date system? Smell-by labels
The food waste initiative Too Good To Go has launched a new campaign designed to train consumers to use their sense of smell – and common sense – to gauge whether food is safe to eat.
Grilled beef flavour produced using Artificial Intelligence
In a move toward enhancing the eating experience of plant-based ‘meat’ products, a Swiss perfume and taste company has announced its creation of the first AI-produced flavour.
FSA issues advice on hygiene inspections post-lockdown
The Food Standards Agency has issued advice for local authorities to continue prioritising high-risk food businesses in the wake of the coronavirus lock-down period.
Terahertz tool detects frost damage in crops
A collaborative group based at the University of Adelaide has tested the viability of a new imaging system to detect frost damage in crops.
Could rapeseed outshine soy as plant-based protein?
Scientists in Germany have identified that rapeseed has the potential to replace soy as the best plant-based source of protein for humans.
21 top UK food businesses petition Government over deforestation
In a letter to Government, 21 of the UK’s major food companies are calling for more stringent regulation to ban imports of food produced from deforestation, reports BBC News.
Newlat Food throws hat in the ring to acquire Hovis
The Italian firm, Newlat Food, has announced its interest in purchasing the world-renowned British bread brand, Hovis.
Hot drink vending machines found to pose allergen risk
A local council investigation in the UK has highlighted the dangers of using hot drink vending machines for consumers with allergies.
FDF details coronavirus impact to UK food export industry
In a new report published by the UK's Food and Drink Federation (FDF), exports of food and drink fell by 13.8 percent in the first half of the year, compared to 2019; yet there remain reasons for optimism.
