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As UK government measures have forced food outlets to close or reduce their services during the COVID-19 emergency, many are now offering food deliveries. In light of this new uptake, the FSA has published updated guidance about allergens, hygiene and delivery protocol.
Root cause analysis is a systematic method of problem-solving that can be used to determine the underlying reasons for how and why an event (such as product contamination or foodborne illness outbreak) occurred.
The initiatives share a collective ambition to address plastic waste and pollution at its source, by moving toward a circular economy where plastic stays in the economy and out of the environment.
Blockchain is said to still be in its infancy in terms of widespread use, but a survey from FMCG Gurus has indicated a willingness from consumers to integrate it into food supply chains.
The review authors suggested that a plant-based diet is beneficial because it has been shown to reduce systemic inflammation, which can exacerbate asthma.
The OpenFoodTox database, which allows users to better determine the toxicity of substances in food and feed, now includes toxicity data on almost 5,000 chemicals.
FDA has reported that it has seen the marketplace evolve and believes it is appropriate to give interested persons another opportunity to comment on the issues raised by the rule-making.
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.
Using cherry beverages as an example, researchers have discovered that flavouring containing benzaldehyde can develop harmful benzene under the influence of light.
The study said that AI technology could play a significant role in making labelling more comprehensive and personalised for information such as allergens and sensitivities.
The Environmental Working Group has sent an open letter which urges the produce industry to introduce and develop measures to prevent foodborne illnesses and exposure to harmful pesticides.
The analysis utilises data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and inclusion criteria from a multinational clinical trial led by investigators from Harvard University called REDUCE-IT.
Action on Salt has welcomed the UK governments renewed commitment to salt reduction, but has proposed the targets could go further to better protect public health.
An article published by Corron et al. aims to help manufacturers understand the basic framework for FDA labelling and marketing regulations of CBD products, in a bid to reduce public health risks.
Whiskey is said to leave a distinct pattern behind when it dries up, which the researchers believe could be used as a 'fingerprint' for identifying authentic whiskeys.
