Food industry organisations express concerns over EU-UK negotiations
European food organisations Copa and Cogeca, Celcaa and FoodDrinkEurope have issued a Joint Statement to outline their concerns for the future of food and beverage trade.
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Actionable strategy issued to fix ‘broken global food system’
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Record quantity of illegal pesticides seized from European market
During its annual operation, Europol has seized 1,346 tonnes of illegal pesticides from across the European market.
World food prices drop to 17-month low
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Court overturns EPA approval of herbicide due to “understated risk”
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No quick return to ‘normal’ food habits after COVID-19, survey suggests
A consumer survey, conducted by Leatherhead Food Research, has revealed that the majority of UK consumers have changed their food and drink shopping habits following the COVID-19 outbreak, some of which will continue beyond the pandemic.
FSIS proposes regulation amendment to define yak as exotic animal
Amending the regulation aims to avoid disruption to the yak industry and the possible economic harm to producers if the agency stopped voluntarily inspecting yak.
Health review launched to reaffirm beneficial role of bread in UK diet
The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) and the Federation of Bakers have launched an updated review which considers the trends and nutritional properties of bread.
BMPA urges government to address shortage of skilled butchers
In order to fix the skills shortage of butchers in the UK, the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) is collating evidence to prompt the British government to add 'Butchers’ to the Shortage Occupation List.
Experts call for urgent reform of nutrition research
It was argued that strengthening federal nutrition research could open up opportunities for new, unprecedented health discoveries.
Motif research collaboration aims to improve plant-based fat performance
The ingredient innovation company and its collaborators aim to close major gaps in taste, texture and appearance that are said to be critical to the creation of future plant-based foods.
FAO and partners launch digital food policy dashboard tool
The tool is designed to help decision makers understand their food systems, identify their levers of change, and decide which ones to act upon.
Researchers control cattle microbiome to reduce greenhouse gases
The researchers developed a predictive algorithm which allows them to modulate cattle microbiome composition and reduce methane production.
Researchers identify seasonal peaks for foodborne infections
A new analysis approach, developed by researchers at Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, could help identify when and where to conduct food safety inspections.
BMPA lays out Brexit concerns that could “seriously disrupt trade”
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has urged for the UK government to take immediate action to avoid future trade complications.
