Recall roundup: Green Giant Sweetcorn, supplement powder and chicken products
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.
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COVID-19 presents new future direct-to-consumer opportunities
Data and analytics company GlobalData has suggested that, by adapting to the coronavirus pandemic now, food brands will be presented with new opportunities in the future as consumers' priorities change.
Scientists explore coffee microbiome to understand responses to climate
A group of ecologists set out to explore the "core microbiome" of coffee in order to find signs of microbes which could lead to better understanding of how the plant reacts to changing climatic conditions.
Arla Foods launches clean label ambient yoghurt concept to meet Chinese demand
Yoghurt sales are said to be growing faster in China than anywhere else in the world, with ambient yoghurt the fastest growing segment in the country’s liquid dairy market.
Common chicken cooking techniques may not ensure safety, study warns
Recommendations for monitoring ‘doneness’ of chicken vary widely, and the prevalence and safety of methods commonly used by cooks have been unclear, the researchers argued.
Closure of meat facilities marks change in eating habits, says GlobalData
In a survey conducted by GlobalData, almost a third (32 percent) of US consumers admitted to buying significantly more or stockpiling meat products after fears of shortages.
One in five Brits have cut down on meat during pandemic, survey finds
According to the The Vegan Society, the figures highlight how pressures on supermarkets and consumers are changing buying behaviour towards a more ethical, compassionate alternative.
Stakeholders call on EU Commission to introduce mandatory Nutri-Score labelling
The call comes before the EU Commission is due to publish its Farm to Fork Strategy, which aims to make the food system more sustainable and healthy.
Nestlé to co-fund sustainable materials research to tackle plastic waste
Alongside other companies such as Logitech, SIG and other industry partners, the stakeholders have have committed to provide CHF 5 million over 10 years to sustainable materials R&D.
First cumulative pesticide risk reports published by EFSA
The overall conclusion of the reports is that consumer risk is below the threshold that triggers regulatory action.
UK food prices remain low, despite rising costs, BRC reveals
The British Retail Consortium has released figures showing how COVID-19 has influenced food prices and costs in the UK, revealing that some categories have seen the highest rate of inflation since April 2019.
Segmentation of sports nutrition driven by new consumer demands
There are said to be three particularly strong development trends at present: the provision of plant-powered products; clean label innovation; and greater personalisation.
Climate change will expose agricultural workers to unsafe conditions, warns study
The study has also suggested different strategies the industry could adopt to protect workers' health from these changes.
Trump signs executive order to keep meat plants open during pandemic
The move, intended to prevent shortages and disruptions to the supply chain, comes as approximately 3,300 US meat plant workers have tested positive for the virus and 20 have died.
Human milk oligosaccharides, a success story
Jennewein Biotechnolgie produces human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), which are functional sugars.
