Researchers use cranberries and citrus fruit to eliminate noroviruses
A team of Canadian researchers have developed a treatment combining fruit extracts and irradiation to prevent outbreaks of foodborne infections.
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FDA seeks comments on food standards of identity rule
While the original proposed rule was jointly published with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the FDA is only seeking comments on the agency’s specific aspects of the proposed rule, including 13 general principles for food standards modernisation.
Study demonstrates stress effects of probiotics in mouse model
Supplementation with certain probiotic strains such as Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-37® has been shown to alleviate adverse effects of stress in rodents.
Barry Callebaut opens 3D printing studio for creative chocolatiers
Barry Callebaut has opened the world’s first personalised 3D printed chocolate at scale, enabling the design of unseen and bespoke chocolate creations.
Simplifying progress: Sartorius sharpens its brand focus
New brand promise, new logo, new colours – Sartorius looks different today. An international partner of life science research and the biopharmaceutical industry, the company has revised its brand look.
Morrisons to sell exclusively free range eggs
Morrisons originally committed to move away from caged eggs by 2025 after listening to a consumer campaign, but has now met that target five years early.
Project produces carbon positive gin from peas
With a carbon footprint of -1.54 kg CO2e per 700ml bottle, Arbikie distillery has said that the gin is at the forefront of the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss.
Foundation establishes “world’s largest” sustainable food prizes
Two $1 million prizes will be awarded to sustainable and innovative solutions that look to tackle the pressing challenges facing today's global food sector.
Genome of fish species could offer dietary protein benefits, says study
The vegetarian fish, Cebidichthys violaceus, more commonly known as the monkeyface prickleback, is said to have a digestive system similar to that of humans, rendering it possible to compare its genome.
Project looks to up-cycle production waste from saw palmetto berries
Euromed and Archroma have partnered to up-cycle saw palmetto fruit extraction residues, which is said to focus on the role of waste in growing, harvesting and post-harvest handling in the botanical industry.
EFSA highlights consumer food safety attitudes in pre-accession countries
EFSA has added additional evidence to its Eurobarometer on food safety from Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Turkey, which generates insight on consumer attitudes and knowledge of food safety.
National Farmers Union expresses concerns about UK immigration policy
The President of the National Farmers Union has said that the the recent UK immigration policy fails to “recognise British food and farming’s needs.”
Recall roundup: yoghurt, pudding, lasagne, noodles and chocolate
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.
Mediterranean diet can help achieve sustainability goals, says FAO
The traditional Mediterranean diet is said to be widely recognised for its multiple health benefits and low environmental footprint.
Biologists develop new defence in fight against crop infections
University of Toronto biologists have reportedly developed a strategy for protecting crops against pathogens by characterising the global diversity of an important class of pathogen proteins, called effectors.
