Scotland pauses ban on junk food promotions
A bill which intended to place restrictions on junk food promotions in Scotland has been paused due coronavirus.
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FSAI cracks down on illegal food operations
Chief Executive of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, expresses concerns over illegal food business operators looking to take advantage in pandemic.
Unilever settles on single UK HQ
In an unexpected U-turn, Unilever has announced the unification of its legal structure, with single UK-based HQ.
Seafood restaurant owners receive hefty sentence of 1,446 years in jail
The restaurant owners say they were unable to keep up with demand for their online promotion, resulting in guilty ruling of fraud from court in Thailand.
Food industry must share blame for obesity pandemic and severity of COVID-19 disease
Obesity is an independent and modifiable risk factor for more severe illness and death from COVID-19, say researchers from Queen Mary University of London.
Study shows that reusing chicken litter can deter Salmonella
An experiment with chicken litter samples, often used in broiler environments, could uproot previous hygiene fears as study demonstrates deterrence in pathogen growth.
The US-UK trade deal: Is Downing Street listening to farmers?
Farming representatives concerned that UK policy decisions are being made without consultation and urge Government to see farmers as the solution, not the enemy.
Sugar Association urges for clearer labelling of sweeteners
The Sugar Association has called on the FDA to make changes to sweetener labelling regulations in order to "extend transparency, end misleading practices, and help consumers make more informed decision".
Researchers use Raman spectroscopy to speed up peanut breeding
The scientists demonstrated the use of Raman spectroscopy to quickly scan the levels of oleic acid in peanuts and to determine how resistant plants are to nematode pests.
Sustainable fishery management key to ensuring food security, says FAO
A recent FAO report has highlighted sustainable aquaculture development and effective fisheries management as crucial to ensuring future food and nutritional security.
COVID-19 ‘path to recovery’ published by UK food industry
Over 30 UK food and beverage organisations have endorsed the publication of Building a Path to Recovery - a set of proposals for government and industry to consider when planning for the future of the food and beverage sector post-COVID-19.
Food organisations urged to pay closer attention to allergen labelling
With 2020's World Accreditation Day focusing on food safety, health and safety firm Bureau Veritas has called on food organisations to pay closer attention to accurate allergen labelling, especially as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the industry.
Recall roundup: vegan meatballs, gravy powder, pie, animal feed and 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.
European bottled water industry joins glass recycling initiative
The European Federation of Bottled Waters has joined the Close the Glass Loop inaitive alongside EXPRA, FERVER, UNESDA, MWE, EuroCities, SpiritsEurope, ACR+, CEEV and FEVE as founding partners at the European level.
Researchers use DNA-barcoded microbial spores to improve food traceability
The research team described how synthetic microbial spores can be safely introduced onto objects and surfaces at a point of origin, such as a field or manufacturing plant, and be detected and identified months later, thus improving traceability.
