The Importance of Flexible Manufacturing in Uncertain Times
The coronavirus pandemic threatens one of the biggest disruptions in recent history to supply chains, staffing, and demand.
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Recall roundup: flounder fish, cranberry juice and fruit mix
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.
Sweet potato microbiome research ‘important first step towards improving yield’
In order to better understand the sweet potato microbiome, researchers have characterised it within and between actual working farms as they look for ways to protect yields from pests.
Aleph Farms commits to eliminate production emissions by 2025
The company, which produces cultivated beef steaks, has also announced that it aims to reach the same net-zero emissions across its entire supply chain by 2030.
FDA issues temporary policy for monitoring onsite activities during COVID-19
While certain monitoring requirements can be done remotely, the FDA has noted that it recognises it may be temporarily impractical to conduct certain onsite monitoring activities.
Adult influences inspire baby food and snack innovation, reveals insights
Innova Market Insights has reported influences in baby food and snacks such as vegan claims, additive-free claims and organic claims.
Chipotle to pay $25 million fine in federal food safety case
The charges are said to have stemmed from cases of norovirus, a highly contagious pathogen that can be transmitted by infected food workers handling ready-to-eat foods and their ingredients.
Mile High Labs continues EU and UK compliance with novel food application for bulk CBD isolate and finished products
Mile High Labs announced the submission of a novel food application for its CBD isolate ingredient and CBD-based finished products
Plant-based market sees Asian surge
According to reports, plant-based products are gaining popularity in Asia as people look for ways improve their health and avoid potentially dangerous meat products.
Study finds that coffee can change sensitivity to sweetness
The researchers said that this finding could be leveraged to influence how we regulate sugar and sweeteners as food additives.
Supply chains must be shortened and localised, urges FAO
Whilst addressing the Agriculture Ministers of the G20 countries, the FAO Director-General highlighted essential actions that must be taken in order to maintain the supply chains of the future.
Meat wholesaler given conditional discharge for obstructing FSA inspection
The FSA has stated that it maintains a permanent presence in slaughterhouses during operational hours to ensure compliance with food law.
Study examines Campylobacter resistance in chickens
Receiving gut microbes from resistant chickens does not lessen chickens’ susceptibility to Campylobacter, the bacterium that causes food poisoning across the world, a study has shown.
Industry coalition warns CO2 shortage could impact essential production
In a letter to the US government, the coalition warned that if federal action is not swift, a slowdown in food and beverage manufacturing due to a shortage in CO2 will ultimately lead to shortages of needed goods.
Chocolate ‘fingerprints’ could confirm label claims
Researchers have developed a method to determine the chemical 'fingerprint' of chocolate, in order to accurately track its origin and detect fraudulent activity across its supply chain.
