Global food prices rise in July amidst “revived global import demand”
The FAO Food Price Index was primarily driven up by dairy and oil price increases, but meat saw a decline of almost 10 percent compared to 2019.
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Rapeseed powder receives novel food authorisation from EFSA
After the favourable verdict from EFSA, the proposal will move forward to the European Commission, which will make a decision regarding the authorisation by the beginning of 2021.
EIT Food’s COVID-19 Bridge Fund invests €5.4 million in agrifood startups
The aim of the investment is to help the startups adapt to COVID-19, continue innovation in the agrifood sector and to bridge the gap towards their next investment round.
FDA requests information on expansion of “rarely consumed raw” list
The FDA is seeking data and information related to produce that has no or low reported consumption on the US in order for the list to be a better representation of actual consumption rates.
Almonds maintain top spot as most used nut in new European products
A total of 5,416 new products containing almonds were introduced across Europe in 2019 compared to 4,837 in 2018.
US dairy group calls for policy against “unjustified trade barriers”
A letter from Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, signed by over 60 senators, has suggested that some trade agreements block American-produced dairy products from using common, familiar names.
Moldova receives $15 million package to modernise food safety system
The World Bank has provided the funding package in a bid to improve Moldova's management of animal by-products and in turn boost export opportunities.
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.
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.
