Food allergies may be underdiagnosed in low income children, finds study
A study has compared the prevalence of food allergies in children enrolled on US Medicaid with national estimates, finding that the condition could be hugely underdiagnosed.
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Action on Sugar and Action on Salt call for unhealthy advertising ban during lockdown
The campaign groups claimed that some food companies, including big brands, have been capitalising on the government’s ‘stay home’ message by heavily promoting unhealthy food, sometimes to the "most vulnerable members of society."
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FSA publishes food industry guidance about safe operation during COVID-19
The guidance has set out safety advice and legal regulations for food manufacturers and agricultural businesses that are operating during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK.
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Data reveals record investments in alternative protein in 2019 and Q1 2020
Investment in alternative protein companies was the highest ever in 2019 and is on a strong upward trend, with more investment in the first quarter of 2020 than in all of 2019, data from GFI has revealed.
Surging freight costs threaten global food prices, warns BMPA
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has received evidence of refrigerated shipping costs increasing up to 200 percent.
FAO explores blockchain applications in seafood
In a bid to shed light on the possible uses of blockchain and its applications within seafood supply chains, the FAO has published a study document which analyses and explores the matter.
Project uses traits of macadamia tree to guide sustainable nut production
The macadamia tree is said to be a ‘sustainability giant’ of the plant world, thanks to its inherent ability to optimise its water use and sequester carbon from the atmosphere.
Scientists optimise soybean seeding rates in recent study
The collaborative research project is said to be the first to determine seeding rates in different environments with low, medium or high productivity.
Report reveals farmers’ views on farm-level data collection and sharing
A report from Farm Journal and TSC has explored the relationship among farmers, their operation’s production data and conservation, revealing a potential disconnection between farmers and downstream supply chain organisations.
Academics suggest formation of cross-government food policy committee
Academics from the Centre for Food Policy at City, University of London have suggested the formation of a new, cross-government committee on food decision making to better coordinate policy during and beyond COVID-19.
Has COVID-19 impacted the way consumers think about packaging?
A global consumer survey points towards a shift in consumer priorities when it comes to food packaging.
Scientists identify and reconstitute two lost Holstein cattle lines
Research in the Journal of Dairy Science has highlighted efforts to increase genetic diversity in dairy cattle.
Frozen food demand will continue beyond the pandemic, suggests survey
A consumer study, commissioned by the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), has found that the surge in demand for frozen food is due to returning buyers as well as first-time buyers.
