Researchers urge communities to bolster local food production
After examining food supply chain resiliency and import dependency in remote communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have called for change.
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Dozens of pesticides linked with mammary gland tumours in animal studies
Researchers at Silent Spring Institute have uncovered evidence of EPA-permitted pesticides causing mammary gland tumours in animals and have called for guidelines to be updated.
FDA issues final guidance for inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereals
The guidance aims to protect public health by reducing infants’ dietary exposure to inorganic arsenic.
Food manufacturers urged to consider using prunes to reduce fat content
The call follows a Public Health England evidence review revealing that excess weight can increase the risk of serious illness from COVID-19, and the subsequent series of measures announced by the UK Government to curb obesity.
Tesco calls for deforestation-free food in UK after Greenpeace call out
Greenpeace urged the supermarket giant to stop buying meat from companies involved in Amazon deforestation, and Tesco has now called on Government to make deforestation-free food a policy.
Global COVID-19 Food Coalition moves forward with new support
The FAO-led, multi-stakeholder coalition, which aims to collectively address the impacts of the pandemic on food systems and agriculture across the world, now has support from 35 nations.
GEA explores potential of insect protein for animal feed
As a more environmentally friendly alternative to existing production processes for food supplies for animals, GEA has been working with an Australian start-up to explore the potential of sustainable protein for animal feed.
Recall roundup: Glass found in Uncle Ben’s rice, allergen in ice cream, plus more…
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
Researchers develop faster method to test for toxic metals in food and water
The method uses ultra-sound assisted cloud-point extraction and dispersive micro-solid phase extraction to quickly identify trace metals in some vegetables and water.
High-tech food manufacturing campus to be launched in UK
The campus will combine food production facilities with shared utilities, amenities and services, and aims to act as a global hub for innovative, sustainable food manufacturing.
FDA investigating Salmonella Newport outbreak linked to red onions
The outbreak now spans across 34 US states and there have been 396 illnesses and 59 hospitalisations recorded as of 3 August 2020.
Irish Government expands loan scheme for agri-food sector by €500 million
The Future Growth Loan Scheme aims to support SMEs and farming and fishing businesses as they navigate COVID-19 and Brexit.
IFPRI recommends ways to alleviate impact of COVID-19 on food systems
The International Food Policy Research Institute has published a report highlighting the impacts of COVID-19 on food systems, the global economy, poverty, health and trade, and has offered recommendations for Governments to try and alleviate them.
FDA announces voluntary phase-out of certain PFAS in food packaging
The announcement follows an FDA post-market scientific review and analysis of data from rodent studies finding biopersistence of 6:2 FTOH, which is found in some food-contact packaging.
FSA report compares global foodborne disease recording systems
The report is the first in a set of three which aim to compare international food standards and decipher which systems control and record foodborne illnesses most effectively.
