Helping companies meet new labelling law requirements
FSA has released a guide to enable food businesses to identify precisely which products will require new labelling when Natasha’s Law comes into force next year.
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Survey highlights huge misconceptions about vegan food
When questioned about the attributes of vegan food products, consumers in a recent survey revealed considerable ignorance and confusion, highlighting the need for consumer eduction to make informed food choices.
‘Genomic time travel’ for better cattle
Scientists in Nairobi have discovered a new set of genetic markers in African cattle that signal beneficial characteristics, with a view to harnessing them for future generations.
Seafood partners wanted for vital money-saving research
The UK industry research body Campden BRI is calling for fish and seafood producers to collaborate in important new research that could save the industry considerable expense.
Recall roundup: hygiene breach, bacteria, incorrect labelling, and more…
New Food's weekly roundup of food recalls in North America and Europe.
NIRS is saving farmers time and money in quality assessment
Researchers in Spain are applying a rapid non-invasive technique for assessing the quality of fresh spinach ‘in the field’ saving both time and money.
Double digits fall ill with Salmonella in North America
Wood ear mushrooms imported by Wismettac Asian Foods have been recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. Here, New Food provides a summary of the investigation.
FDF welcomes outcome of the Shortage Occupation List review
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) reflects on the Migration Advisory Committee’s recent update on the Shortage Occupation List (SOL), welcoming acknowledgement of the lack of skilled workers in the UK food industry.
UK groups unite to fight for future food standards
The alliance for better food and farming group, Sustain, has announced it will chair a new coalition that has united to maintain and improve food standards in the UK.
US continues to reduce calorie and sugar consumption from drinks
A new report in the United States highlights definite progress towards a collaborative national goal to reduce the number of calories and sugar Americans consume from beverages.
Vegan doesn’t always mean animal-free, says FSAI
The FSAI has issued an allergen warning due to the possibility of animal ingredients in vegan declared foods.
Treatment for E. coli may be closer than we think
A groundbreaking discovery has been made by a team from UNSW Sydney which could lead to a treatment for a particular deadly strain of E. coli.
CFS says FDA is forgetting key considerations in its food chemical safety process
A group of health, environmental and consumer organisations in the US are questioning whether the FDA is undertaking its legal obligation to assess the cumulative impact of chemicals that are added to food.
Funding announced to study microbes to combat world hunger
University of California, Riverside has reported being awarded a grant for important funding to study microbes deep underground.
Child hunger remains prevalent in UK schools, survey reveals
In a study of UK teachers carried out in this new academic year, almost a third reported an increase in child hunger compared to this time last year.
