Online food delivery menus lack nutritional information, study claims
Researchers from the University of Sydney have found that menu items on major online food delivery outlets are “missing nutritional information”.
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Cold Chain Federation urges Government to stall Brexit checks
The Chief Executive of the Cold Chain Federation has called on the Defra Secretary to delay the implementation of BTOM until October 2024 to address “serious issues”.
Recall Roundup: Labelling errors
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, we highlight recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
Eating more fish could be the key to preventing cancer and diabetes, says new study
According to research commissioned by Seafish, increasing the consumption of fish across England has the potential to significantly reduce the number of cases of diseases such as cancer and type 2 diabetes.
Researchers find flaws in pork labelling schemes
Pork labelling schemes are “not helpful” when it comes to helping consumers making informed buying choices, according to researchers from various universities.
Fund to accelerate retail innovation established by five grocery leaders
The W23 Global fund will aim to offer investors incomparable access to transformative innovation in grocery and sustainability across the globe.
Princes Group unveils new CEO
Simon Harrison has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Princes Group following his position as deputy Managing Director at the company.
Controlled environment agriculture and agrivoltaics may be the future of farming, says new research
New U.S. Department of Agriculture and Virginia Tech research has outlined that controlled environment agriculture and agrivoltaics may play a key role in the future success of the farming industry.
Concerns rise over high PFAS levels in global water supply
University of New South Wales researchers have claimed that “we are likely underestimating the future impact of PFAS in the environment”.
Researchers share guidelines to help children “build tolerance” to food allergens
A team of researchers from McMaster University has developed the inaugural guidelines aimed at assisting families intending to enhance their child's tolerance to common food allergens.
Corn plants offer solution to arsenic-contaminated soil challenges
Researchers have discovered that the presence of benzoxazinoids, which are produced in particularly large quantities by corn plants, reduces the arsenic toxicity of contaminated soil.
New research furthers industry understanding of foodborne bacteria survival in food preparation environments
Researchers have been working to better understand the potential sources of cross contamination in ready-to-eat food production facilities and the factors that contribute to the survival of bacterial populations in these environments.
Novel handheld device alerts multiple bacterial threats “within an hour”
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have created a handheld sensor that they claim can achieve “quick on-site” bacterial contamination results.
Recall Roundup: Pathogens and undeclared allergens
In this instalment of Recall Roundup we highlight the latest food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
FSA launches consultation into authorisation of regulated products
The FSA and FSS have shared that they are seeking feedback on two proposed changes regarding the way the regulated products are authorised.
