Germany confirms case of African Swine Fever
Wild boar in Germany have been infected with ASF, potentially causing significant disruption to global pork market.
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UMD awarded grant to identify cattle genes responsible for disease resistance
Researchers will be able to capitalise on the data to make strides in the genetic understanding and ultimate prevention of cattle diseases that have not been feasible with smaller datasets.
Generation Z is not ready to accept cultured meat, finds Australian study
The researchers noted that the participants had several concerns relating to cultured meat, including an anticipated taste or disgust, health and safety, and whether it is a more sustainable option.
USDA modernises egg products inspection methods
The Egg Products Inspection Regulations final rule aligns the egg products regulations to be consistent with current requirements in the meat and poultry products inspection regulations.
Report reveals insights into food waste from food-to-go sector
The report, from Too Good To Go, suggested that food-to-go employees care about food waste but do not have the tools or training to tackle it.
Study evaluates how to reduce antibiotic resistance in livestock
The study explored whether the physical distance of livestock from bodies of water would prevent the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in field runoff.
Five ways to improve global food systems
A series of “action tracks” led by global experts have been announced as part of 2021's UN Food Systems Summit.
FDA-approved additives prove effective at preharvest pathogen control
A University of Georgia study has presented a new method to make crops - specifically tomatoes - safer to eat by applying sanitisers to produce preharvest.
New scheme launched in Hong Kong to improve food traceability
To help enterprises cope with the ‘new normal’ and to rebuild trust from consumers, the new scheme is based on more comprehensive internationally accredited food safety and traceability standards.
Brexit issues must be urgently addressed for meat sector, says BMPA
Unless a number of key issues are urgently addressed, £1.2 billion of annual meat exports will be at risk along with thousands of jobs in the meat and livestock sector, according to BMPA.
Nestlé highlights efforts in sustainable packaging transformation journey
Nestlé noted that it aims to solve the issue of plastic pollution through its three-pillar approach launched in January 2019. Read the approach here.
International sales of English wine double in one year
Compared to 3.2 million in 2018, it is estimated that 5.5 million bottles of English wine were sold in 2019, and international sales accounted for 10 percent of this.
Voluntary calorie and salt reduction guidelines published for food industry
Following evidence that being overweight can increase the health risks from COVID-19, the British Government has published new voluntary calorie and salt reduction guidelines for the food industry and is encouraging businesses to implement them.
Recall roundup: undeclared allergens, elevated mould, public health alert…
Read our latest recall roundup, providing you with an update of recalls issued in North America and the UK.
Report models how UK supermarkets can halve throwaway plastic by 2025
The report, by Greenpeace, suggested that supermarkets could reduce plastic by 35 percent by changing the packaging for just 13 categories of popular groceries.
