Watchdog wants stricter poppy seed regulation in US
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has filed a petition on behalf of families affected by contaminated poppy seeds, which calls for tighter monitoring of the trade within the US.
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Coca-Cola to use bottles made from recycled plastic
Coca-Cola is transitioning to recycled plastic bottles across several of its big-name brands in the US in a bid to cut down on waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
Brown fruit is not bad fruit says Copenhagen scientist
We tend to avoid choosing apples with brown spots, assuming that they taste bad. But according to researchers from the University of Copenhagen, that needs to change.
Cadbury’s Bournville factory given £15 million production boost
Cadbury’s famous Bournville factory will be on the end of a significant investment from parent company Mondelēz International to increase production at the site.
FDA undertakes study to prevent E.coli outbreaks in romaine lettuce
The FDA has announced it is collecting romaine lettuce samples to help prevent a similar E.coli outbreak to the one that occurred in the US in 2018.
Carlsberg report shows continued growth for no and low alcohol brands
An increased attention on both physical and mental health has been cited as a cause of the growth of nolo products, which are increasingly popular among younger consumers.
New study calls for fishing restrictions in some areas of European seas
A new study from researchers in Europe has called for certain areas of seas to be restricted to fishing in order to allow fish stocks to replenish.
UK Government to introduce dairy contract code of conduct
The news that the UK Government is set to better regulate contracts has been welcomed by bodies’ such as Diary UK and the NFU, as more formal pricing mechanisms were favoured by respondents.
New testing programmes developed for banned substances in food
LGC has developed new testing programmes to put a stop to banned substances making their way into food, as athletes continue to return positive anti-doping tests.
Return of the brassicas: New Covent Garden Market’s 2021 trends
A green comeback plus even more seasonal fruit and veg. That’s what New Covent Garden Market, one of London’s biggest fresh produce markets, is predicting for 2021.
Recall Roundup: E.coli, Salmonella and glass pieces…
This week's Recall Roundup features multiple E.Coli and Salmonella alerts, plus undeclared allergen recalls and a warning over glass pieces.
Kerry acquires Jining Nature Group to expand its business in China
Kerry is confident that the acquisition will enable it to expand its customer base in China, where the Jining group is one of the major players in the savoury flavour and prepared food markets.
Why does food still stick to non-stick pans?
Czech scientists think they have identified the cause of the irritating problem of food sticking to the bottom of a non-stick pan. It’s all down to convection…
Beyond Meat teams up with PepsiCo to form PLANeT partnership
The plant-based meat specialist will team up with food and drink giant PepsiCo in a move which saw the former’s stock increase dramatically.
Local approach needed to tackle emissions in livestock industry
A study has revealed the benefits of a more localised approach in the battle to drive down emissions within the livestock industry, with a new web tool designed for farmers to assess the carbon footprint of their farms.
