Livestock expansion increases risk of pandemics, study warns
The study set out to trace global patterns of livestock expansion, biodiversity and infectious diseases in order to determine their possible links.
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Government unveils new obesity strategy
The British Government has published its new obesity strategy, but there has been a mix of responses and opinions from industry...
Salmonella outbreak sweeps across US
A source of the outbreak, which now spans 23 states, has not yet been identified, but CDC and state officials are investigating whether a specific food, supermarket or restaurant chain could be linked.
Recall roundup: potential for mould and undeclared allergens
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.
“Ground-breaking” bovine TB vaccine field trials given the go ahead
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) cattle vaccination trials are set to take place in England and Wales, with the potential to prevent 40,000 cattle from being slaughtered each year, better support farming communities and reduce the need for such rigorous food safety checks.
Carb-rich plant-based diets improve type 1 diabetes, studies find
The studies are said to challenge the common misconception that carbs are bad for diabetes.
12,000 tonnes of fraudulent food seized in annual OPSON operation
Law enforcement authorities reported the dismantling of 19 food and beverage crime groups, with huge seizures of animal food, alcohol and dairy products.
Researchers study benefits of blueberry and persimmon waste powders
American Chemical Society researchers say that anti-oxidant rich powders made from blueberry and persimmon waste could be beneficial for gut microbiota.
Mitigation of greenhouse gases in dairy cattle through genetic selection
A study has set targets to reduce methane production by dairy cattle by 20 percent in 10 years through selective breeding.
FSA launches consultation on revised wild game guidance
The consultation has been launched about revised guidance for hunters and retailers on the safe handling, preparation and supply of wild game and wild game meat.
USDA provides update on investigation following beef plant closures
USDA has released a report on its ongoing investigation to examine the economic impacts of the 2019 Tyson beef plant fire and as well as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canadian Governments to help agri-food industry mitigate spread of COVID-19
The Governments of Canada and Manitoba have announced a new $3 million programme to support agri-food and agri-product processors, food distributors and agri-food industry organisations during the next stage of the pandemic.
Study calls for review of nutritional benefits of food subsidy programmes
Food subsidy programmes are considered a key component of efforts to combat food insecurity and malnutrition around the globe, but the study of an Indian programme has raised some concerns.
Two Closure Orders issued by HSE due to food safety breaches
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland's Chief Executive says now is the time to check for pests and carry out a deep clean, following two Closure Orders in June.
FDA announces qualified health claim for certain cranberry products
The FDA has responded to a petition submitted on behalf of Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. which requested authorisation of a health claim regarding the relationship between the consumption of cranberry products and the reduced risk of recurrent UTI in healthy women.
