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.
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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.
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.
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.
