15,000 people sign NFU’s food standards petition
The petition calls on the UK government to legislate that the UK will not import food that would be illegal for British farmers to locally produce.
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Framework compares environmental impact of regional food systems
The research, carried out by Princeton University, aims to allow planners to estimate the impact of a city's food system and evaluate policy actions.
Lower-sodium turkey wins sensory test over full-salt option
The food scientists used turkey breast meat as a protein model to investigate whether limiting the sodium diffusion rates could reduce overall sodium while maintaining a quality of saltiness that consumers accept.
Major infant health collaboration announced by APC and DuPont
The €6.3 million, four-year new joint research project aims to develop microbiome-based solutions to establish a healthy microbiome in early life to facilitate the long-term health of individuals.
New planting guidelines could boost edamame profits, says research
Lower plant densities were said to be more profitable, in part because increasing plant density led to a lower ratio of pod mass to vegetative mass.
Recall roundup: Branston Pickle, burgers, mixed nuts and zucchini trays
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.
Climate financial model shows billions of dollars at risk in meat sector
FAIRR has undertaken a climate ’scenario analysis’ on some of the world’s biggest meat companies, finding that many could “face ruin” in the likely scenario of a 2°C warmer world by 2050.
UK research shows societal burden of foodborne pathogens
A five-year study has reportedly improved understanding of the impact of foodborne illnesses and strengthens the Food Standards Agency’s ability to respond to them.
Study examines environmental footprint of dairy cows over 50 years
The study found that greenhouse gas emissions reduced by 50 percent over 50 years when dairy cows in California produced the same quantity of milk, which is said to be likely due to improvements in animal husbandry, feeding and housing practices, and animal genetics.
Teesside Uni and Quorn partner to develop sustainable mycoproteins
The project team will have direct access to Teesside University’s £22.3 million National Horizons Centre, a UK centre of excellence for the biosciences based in Darlington.
Research reveals consumer confusion about how to structure diet
Working with behavioural change experts, retail, manufacturing, catering providers, government and academia, the research is said to provide a snapshot of consumer attitudes towards the health and sustainability of their diet.
Trawled cuttlefish added to MCS ‘Fish to Avoid’ red list
Due to a rapid growth of the number of cuttlefish caught for seafood, the Marine Conservation Society has added them, alongside the Isle of Man queen scallop, to its red list, which indicates the least sustainable fish for consumption.
FDA launches campaign to help consumers use the Nutrition Facts label
The campaign includes videos and educational materials of 'food products' modelling their 'new looks', including on a runway, after receiving a nutritional information 'makeover.'
German nutritional policy has more public support than expected
A Göttingen research team has investigated public acceptance of food policy measures in Germany and have found generally positive results.
Four killed by enoki mushroom Listeria outbreak
After the FDA announced that Sun Hong Foods, Inc. has recalled all enoki mushrooms imported from Korea, there have been reports that the associated Listeria outbreak has claimed four lives and hospitalised 30 people.
