New study could lead to major breakthrough in crop production
Researchers studying rubisco enzyme activity and chloroplast genome design say that their discovery could lead to major improvements in photosynthesis and boost crop production.
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UK Government urged to implement obesity prevention recommendations
Ahead of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plans to address obesity in the UK, charities and researchers have called for the childhood obesity prevention plan to include all recommendations set out in an evidence-based package - including advertising restrictions.
Pesticide mixtures a bigger problem than previously thought
Analysis of pesticide run-off into the Great Barrier Reef has found that 99.8 percent of water samples contained pesticide mixtures, and researchers are now working with farmers to try and alleviate the problem.
Warburtons joint venture to support innovative bakery start-ups
Working with Mission Ventures, Warburtons is to provide mentoring and funding for SMEs and start-ups producing innovative bakery products.
What are the pros and cons of public-private partnership food research?
Researchers have come together to highlight both the power and the challenges of public-private partnerships in university food science and nutrition research.
New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint launched by the FDA
The blueprint is said to outline the work that the FDA plans to undertake over the next decade to modernise food safety approaches and bend the curve of foodborne illness.
Huge missed opportunity for British meat industry, says BMPA
BMPA has stated that the Government's decision not to apply for BSE Negligible Risk Status will see the British meat industry lose out on millions.
Scientists develop parasite detection system for poultry farms
Blood-feeding livestock mites which cause health implications for animals and economic loss for farmers and producers can be detected with a wearable sensor technology nicknamed ‘fitbits for chickens.’
Food safety concerns highlight potential for digital assurance
A survey of 4,500 consumers has revealed that most people would be willing to pay more for a food product if safety standards and certification were better communicated.
Farmers will face difficult climate change decisions, study suggests
A collaborative study from Cornell University and Washington State University has found that some farmers will have to decide between either low yields or revenue instability as a result of climate change.
UK food prices to rise in 2021 without EU trade deal, BRC warns
The British Retail Consortium has urged the UK Government to reach the best deal possible with the EU, secure continuity of other existing trade deals covering the UK and then focus on countries where there are not currently preferential trade deals in place.
Members of UK’s new Trade and Agriculture Commission announced
The English, Scottish and Welsh branches of the National Farmers Union (NFU) are all represented, as well as the Ulster Farmers Union, the Farmers’ Union of Wales, the British Retail Council, UK Hospitality and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
Paper explores future scenarios for aquaculture in COVID-19 era
Of the scenarios the paper discussed, included are two approaches that illustrate what aquaculture might look like if nations refocus inward for food and nutrition security in the COVID-19 era.
Salad Cyclospora outbreak continues to worsen in North America
The outbreak, thought to have originated from a Fresh Express production facility in Illinois, now spans eight US states and three Canadian provinces.
Food safety investments boost overall revenue for small farms, finds study
Despite initial higher, relative costs, developing a food safety plan for small farms opens up new markets, according to a study by Cornell University.
