Cosmetics and CBD – a new dawn in beauty?
Mile High Labs has recently moved into its state-of-the-art 400,000-square-foot former pharmaceutical facility and is launching a white label offering which includes a variety of CBD beauty products.
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Researchers develop tool to understand listeriosis risk in frozen foods
Cornell's research on Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) will continue throughout 2020 with the aim to provide a better understanding of Lm prevalence in frozen food facilities and related risk assessment.
Why CBD, why now? – Mile High Labs
Dr Keith Aqua, Chief Medical Officer, Mile High Labs discusses the safety of CBD and how the company is conducting research to understand CBD as a nutraceutical for general consumption as well as for multiple medical indications.
Innovation needed in agriculture to respond to climate change, says FAO
Speaking at COP25 in Madrid, FAO Director-General, Qu Dongyu, said that innovation in agriculture is vital to managing the challenges presented by climate change and increasing productivity.
Recall roundup: salad kits, fruit mix, pot noodle and soya protein
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.
Food labels should include physical activity calorie equivalent, says study
The UK Royal Society for Public Health has reportedly already called for PACE labelling to replace the current food labelling system, but to date, there is said to have been little evidence to support the idea.
Scientists share research advances to address global sustainability issues
Six scientists from DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences business have shared research that is said to respond to some of the world’s biggest challenges when it comes to ensuring a sustainable future for people and planet in a series of TED talks.
Increased demand for canned foods predicted to develop FGL market
Demand for canned foods is said to be increasing due to factors such as consumer convenience and an altering standard of living, which consequentially is driving the development of the food grade lubricant industry.
Apeel Avocados to be available in the EU for the first time
The European Commission has authorised the use of the ingredients in Apeel’s plant-derived coating, allowing for EU expansion.
CFS calls on the USDA FSIS to strengthen the National Residue Program
CFS has argued that the National Residue Program does not test for all the veterinary drugs that may be used in food animals, which is said to be insufficient to “protect the health and welfare of consumers” as required by federal law.
FDF and Santander launch Food and Drink Industry Report 2020
The report highlights issues for the industry including exports and developing markets, increasing automation, sustainable packaging and health and diet.
Study finds that one-third of California produce is left to rot
Researchers from Santa Clara University set out to examine farm-level food loss-crops that are not harvested and found that 33.7 percent of crop yields were lost.
Two New York companies and owners plead guilty to seafood sales fraud
Two New York corporations and their owners have pleaded guilty to importing giant squid from Peru, marketing it as octopus, and selling it to grocery stores.
EFSA calls for public consultation for Ochratoxin A
The EFSA is seeking feedback about public health risks related to the presence of Ochratoxin A (OTA) in food.
Study finds that reducing soil tilling helps both soils and yields
A new study, which has found that reducing soil tilling increased yields and nurtured healthier soils, could help maximise the benefits of technology and guide farmers into the future.
