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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.
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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.
Researchers explore impact of insect and microalgae feeds on meat quality
Animal growth, meat quality, shelf life, and eating quality were investigated and analysed in broiler chickens fed insect and microalgae feeds as part of a University of Göttingen study.
Consumers urged to look for ‘tell-tale’ signs of food fraud during COVID-19
While most of Scotland’s food industry remains legitimate, Food Standards Scotland has noted that there are a small minority of individuals ‘willing to cut corners and take advantage of the pandemic’.
FSA Annual Report highlights food safety stats from 2019/20
Figures from the Food Standard Agency's Annual Report and Accounts include foodborne illness estimations, hygiene compliance rates, public attitudes and more....
Dispute over meat sector working conditions
Unite the Union says working conditions within the meat sector have contributed to an increase in COVID-19 cases, but according to the BMPA, these claims are misleading and, in some cases, false.
Global food prices bounce back in June
Despite continued pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic, the FAO Food Price Index rose for the first time in 2020 in June, thought to be due to the easing of lockdown restrictions across the globe.
BMPA report suggests solutions to meat workforce challenges
The report offers a list of recommendations for Government to consider for the short-, medium- and long-term to help alleviate labour shortages and workforce challenges in the British meat sector.
Danone delivers world’s first carbon neutral baby formula production facility
The milestone is said to be a step towards achieving the company’s goal of zero net carbon emissions by 2050 and is part of the company’s ‘One Planet. One Health’ frame of action to protect the health of people and the planet.
USDA announces steps forward for America’s agricultural sector
USDA has announced that America's farmers are to benefit from major innovations from scientists and researchers as well as from the recently announced United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
