81 organisations sign the European Plastics Pact
Originally launched by the Netherlands and France, the Pact has seen organisations such as Nestlé and Unilever commit to reduce plastic use and increase recycling.
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Global meat consumption still on the rise, despite plant-based boom
According to a new report, Africa and the Middle East are primed for fast growth in meat consumption, while the US is trending toward modest gains.
Deforestation for consumer products increases malaria risk, research finds
Researchers have found that in areas that have been deforested for the production of increasingly demanded goods such as coffee, cocoa and beef, there was an increased risk of malaria transmission due to the optimisation of environments for mosquitoes.
UN agencies call for action to achieve gender equality in agriculture sector
In light of International Women's Day 2020, FAO, IFAD and WFP have called for action to achieve gender equality in the agricultural and food sector, and have reiterated their commitments to the cause.
Ice cream market shifts to deliver pleasure without guilt, states report
As consumer priorities shift to a focus on health, the environment and diet, Innova Market Insights has suggested that the ice cream market is responding by focusing on delivering pleasurable products without guilt.
Does using technology impact our food consumption?
A group of researchers have evaluated whether using technology whilst eating has an impact on the amount of food we eat and the memory we retain of the consumption.
Endangered species found on Hong Kong supermarket shelves
Researchers from the University of Hong Kong discovered that the endangered European eel (Anguilla anguilla) was found in products on 50 percent of surveyed supermarket shelves in Hong Kong.
Confusing standards lead to extra sugar in children’s breakfast cereals, study finds
Child sugar intake may be impacted by a lack of uniform serving size and standardised metrics for sugar content, according to a new study from researchers at High Point University.
Food prices drop partly due to COVID-19 outbreak, says FAO
According to the FAO, world food prices have dropped for the first time in four months, likely due to fears over the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, but food prices still remain 8.1 percent higher than a year earlier.
Researchers develop real-time crop productivity estimation method
The new real-time crop productivity estimation method uses satellite data, field measurements and camera networks, and aims to offer useful information to farmers and growers.
Food scientists reduce Salmonella identification process
The scientists have reportedly developed a method to determine Salmonella serotypes in just two hours, and the whole identification process within eight hours.
FDA outlines leafy greens action plan and advances CBD research
The 2020 Leafy greens STEC Action Plan is designed to outline FDA's plans to protect the safety of leafy greens, and the agency has also released updates on its research efforts and plans to educate consumers about CBD products.
LabVantage solutions adds first fully integrated Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) to its industry-leading LIMS platform
LabVantage Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of laboratory informatics solutions and services including purpose-built LIMS solutions that allow labs to go live faster and at a lower total cost, has announced that the upcoming 8.5 edition of its industry-leading LabVantage platform will include the first fully integrated Scientific Data Management…
LabVantage Solutions announces SaaS option for its industry-leading LIMS platform
LabVantage Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of laboratory informatics solutions and services including purpose-built LIMS solutions that allow labs to go live faster and at a lower total cost, has announced that its platform is now available as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) package.
Food Waste Reduction Alliance releases food waste advice report
For the guide, FWRA interviewed food manufacturers, grocers and foodservice operators to get their best tips on how to successfully launch a reduction programme and to sustainably nurture it over time.
