Recall roundup: undeclared allergens in the UK and US pose potential problems
Here’s our latest recall roundup, showing the latest key recalls from North America and the UK.
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WHO trans fat plan has protected over 3 billion people
Despite this unmitigated success, the vast majority of countries that experience heart coronary disease due to trans fats have far failed to eliminate the ingredient.
Three in 10 Brits favour organic food
A survey from YouGov investigates the buying habits of UK organic consumers vs the rest of the British public.
India must stop misusing antibiotics in dairy sector, according to CSE report
The CSE has expressed concern over antibiotic misuse by the world’s biggest milk producer, India, and says urgent and collaborative action must be taken.
PepsiCo and USAID partner to empower women in agriculture
USAID and PepsiCo will each invest an initial $5 million to jumpstart the programme, which will support women-owned small- and medium-enterprises to improve the resiliency of rural farming communities in Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.
Mould: the new ‘clean label’?
A study has reported that respondents preferred signs of 'naturalness' such as mould and were suspicious of foods treated to guarantee lengthy shelf lives.
MIT food sensor could help prevent E.Coli outbreaks and alleviate food waste
A team from MIT has designed a colorimetric sensor that can spot signs of food spoilage and contamination.
Germany confirms case of African Swine Fever
Wild boar in Germany have been infected with ASF, potentially causing significant disruption to global pork market.
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.
