Food industry urged to look beyond ‘best before’ dates
Approved Food and WRAP have called on the food industry not to throw away food because of 'best before' dates, claiming that consumable food often lasts beyond the label.
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Better On-The-Job Training with Digital One Point Lessons
Improve procedures and standards with digital One Point Lessons on the shop floor. Eliminate paper training tools and gain the edge in Industry 4.0.
IIR publishes Note on The Role of Refrigeration in Worldwide Nutrition
The Informatory Note aims to demonstrate the role that cold chains can play in improving global food security.
Industry launches new guidelines on using recycled content in packaging
The industry coalition, which includes the FDF, has launched the guidance to help policymakers better understand sector-specific issues by answering FAQs about using recycled content in packaging.
Vitamin supplements effective in fighting COVID-19, says researcher
The researcher claimed there is a wealth of knowledge supporting the fact dietary supplements can boost immune function, but suggested they are more effective in higher doses than recommended levels.
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.
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.
