Recall roundup: Major UK supermarkets recall popular products
Sainsbury's, Iceland, Waitrose & Partners and Co-operative Food have all recently recalled products due to contamination or undeclared allergens.
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Whole grain labels are “misleading and deceptive,” study finds
The study researchers say that their results provide legal evidence for proposed changes in whole grain labelling regulations.
Agriculture replaces fossil fuels as largest human source of sulphur
Historically, coal-fired power plants were the largest source of reactive sulphur, but this has now been replaced with cropland agriculture.
Australia seeks partner entity to deliver National Food Waste Strategy
The Australian Government is searching for an entity to lead Australia's National Food Waste Strategy and halve food waste by 2030.
WHO calls for experts to join food safety advisory group
The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking experts to advise work in the future of food safety and the establishment of a global taskforce on food safety.
Decline in plant breeding programmes could impact food security
A team of scientists have warned that plant breeding programmes are decreasing due to a lack of funding, which they say could have a direct impact on food security.
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Global food prices rise in July amidst “revived global import demand”
The FAO Food Price Index was primarily driven up by dairy and oil price increases, but meat saw a decline of almost 10 percent compared to 2019.
Rapeseed powder receives novel food authorisation from EFSA
After the favourable verdict from EFSA, the proposal will move forward to the European Commission, which will make a decision regarding the authorisation by the beginning of 2021.
EIT Food’s COVID-19 Bridge Fund invests €5.4 million in agrifood startups
The aim of the investment is to help the startups adapt to COVID-19, continue innovation in the agrifood sector and to bridge the gap towards their next investment round.
FDA requests information on expansion of “rarely consumed raw” list
The FDA is seeking data and information related to produce that has no or low reported consumption on the US in order for the list to be a better representation of actual consumption rates.
Almonds maintain top spot as most used nut in new European products
A total of 5,416 new products containing almonds were introduced across Europe in 2019 compared to 4,837 in 2018.
US dairy group calls for policy against “unjustified trade barriers”
A letter from Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, signed by over 60 senators, has suggested that some trade agreements block American-produced dairy products from using common, familiar names.
Moldova receives $15 million package to modernise food safety system
The World Bank has provided the funding package in a bid to improve Moldova's management of animal by-products and in turn boost export opportunities.
