Report outlines key preservation technologies to reduce food waste
The Lux Research report has documented “best-in-class” protection and preservation technologies that companies should invest in to reduce food loss and food waste.
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Doctors call for US to phase out live animal markets
In an effort to shut down all US live animal markets and protect people against future zoonotic outbreaks, the Physicians Committee filed a legal Petition for Rulemaking with Jerome Adams, MD, MPH, the US Surgeon General.
National warning issued in Australia after salmonellosis outbreaks
The Food Safety Information Council (FSIC) has warned people about owning and handling chickens after salmonellosis outbreaks have led to hospitalisations across Australia.
Agriculture Bill moves forward with return to Lords
The British Government has stated that it remains confident that the Agriculture Bill will reach Royal Assent in time to begin the transition towards a new, fairer agricultural system in England as planned in 2021.
Aldi vows to never sell chlorinated chicken or hormone-treated beef
The commitment is said to sit alongside Aldi’s existing policies to only sell British products across multiple categories, with 100 percent of its core fresh meat, milk and egg range all coming from British farmers.
FDA study analyses effectiveness of cleaning methods to remove allergens
FDA conducted the study to investigate the impact of existing recommendations for wiping and cleaning food-contact surfaces on removal and transfer of food allergens.
Motif partnership to explore rheological properties of plant-based foods
Motif FoodWorks has partnered with the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to better understand the properties and sensory experience of plant-based foods.
FSA calls for further collaboration to address food system challenges
Speaking to the Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum seminar: Developing a new National Food Strategy for England, Food Standards Agency (FSA) Chief Executive, Emily Miles, called for closer cross-sector collaboration.
Recall roundup: Cyclospora outbreak prompts mass salad recall, allergy alert, and more…
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to labelling errors, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
Researchers probe microalgae as viable alternative to fish
The study was recently published by MLU scientists and offers an initial indication of the environmental effects of producing microalgae for consumption in Germany.
FAO and Rabobank partner to make food systems more sustainable
The project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve land and water use, and empower farmers to reduce food losses and address the challenges of inequality.
Fisheries Bill enters the House of Commons for scrutiny
The Fisheries Bill is designed to protect UK fish stocks and secure a sustainable food source for the future.
Time to fix the failures in food, argues Lords Committee
The Committee on Food, Poverty, Health and the Environment has published a report calling on the Government to "end years of inaction" and ensure that a healthy, sustainable diet is truly accessible for everyone.
Report identifies “untapped potential” to reduce European food waste
The report, from WWF and WRAP, analysed the EU’s progress on Food Loss and Waste (FLW) and has set out guidance for governments, industry, researchers and NGOs on how to reach FLW reduction targets.
Warning issued about increased levels of toxins in shellfish
Increased toxin levels have been detected in recent weeks during a routine nationwide shellfish monitoring programme along the South West and West coasts of Ireland.
