Puratos UK predicts 2020 healthy food trends
The predictions follow the recent launch of Puratos’ global Taste Tomorrow trend report, which is said to be the world’s largest bakery, patisserie and chocolate consumer survey.
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Ethical veganism ruled as a ‘philosophical belief’ by tribunal
Jordi Casamitjana is an ‘ethical vegan’ who claimed that he was sacked by the League Against Cruel Sports because of his views on animal products.
Recall roundup: cheese, salad, brownie and plant-based products
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.
Researchers develop gene-edited bunched tomatoes
The new gene-edited tomatoes, developed by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, were designed to be able to be stored and grown in places not usually deemed suitable for plant growth.
Craft beer boom linked to record number of US states growing hops
Between 2007 and 2017, the number of hop farms reportedly grew from 68 to 817 in the US, and hop acreage expanded from 31,145 to 59,429 acres.
New Food’s top 10 news stories of 2019
This article lists New Food's most popular news pieces in 2019. Stories include report findings, food safety announcements, industry predictions and innovative breakthroughs.
EHL Ingredients predicts food industry trends for 2020
Meat-free and plant-based innovations, health, wellbeing and mindful eating, convenience, traceability and allergen awareness are tipped to be the top food trends for 2020, according to EHL Ingredients.
Northern Ireland to receive £279 million in agriculture funding
The funding, designed to provide support for the Northern Irish agricultural sector during the Brexit transition, was confirmed by Chancellor Sajid Javid and is part of an overall £2.8 billion package.
Mile High labs calls for better European regulation
Colorado-based CBD manufacturer, with rapidly growing European operation, presented their expertise to MEPs regarding the need for better regulation across the EU.
Dormant foliar disease becomes dominant in New York onion crops
Cornell University scientists have discovered that the long-dormant Stemphylium leaf blight disease is the cause of an increase in dieback of onion crops in New York.
FDA issues final guidance for Nutrition Facts labelling regulations
The final guidance provides questions and answers on topics related to the definition of a single-serving container, dual-column labelling and miscellaneous issues, such as requirements relating to multi-unit retail food packages.
Consumption of chili pepper reduces mortality risk, says study
The Moli-sani study, which aims to learn about environmental and genetic factors underlying cardiovascular disease, cancer and degenerative pathologies, is said to be the first to explore the properties of this spice in relation to the risk of death in a European and Mediterranean population.
FDF report shows increase in UK Q3 food and drink exports
The report shows that all of the UK's highest value exported products have grown, with whisky, salmon, wine, gin and pork increasing by over 10 percent on the same period last year.
Study suggests egg-industry-funded research downplays danger of cholesterol
The researchers allegedly examined all research studies published from 1950 to March of 2019 that evaluated the effect of eggs on blood cholesterol levels, and examined funding sources and whether those sources influenced study findings.
Organisation claims Coca-Cola is misleading public about ‘single-use’ plastic
Plastic campaign organisation, City to Sea, has said that confusion about 'single-use' plastic has the potential to increase the volume of plastic bottles ending up in the environment, making worse the environmental damage that plastic pollution causes.
