FDA provides update to romaine lettuce E. coli O157:H7 outbreak
There are currently three outbreaks of E. coli O157:H7 in the US which the FDA has said are being considered as three separate outbreaks caused by three different strains.
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Novel biomarkers identified to measure dietary intake of flavanols
Researchers at the University of Reading, the University of California, Davis and Mars, Incorporated, have reportedly identified and validated the first biomarkers for flavanol and procyanidin intake at scale.
Almond Board of California invests $5.9 mn in next-gen farming research
The investment will allegedly fund 85 independent research projects that aim to reduce water usage, achieve zero waste and open new opportunities for innovation.
Salmonella recorded as most common cause of EU foodborne outbreaks
Nearly one in three foodborne outbreaks in the EU in 2018 were caused by Salmonella, according to an annual report by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Nestlé to sell ice cream business to Froneri
The $4 billion transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2020, following the completion of customary regulatory approvals.
Tesco and WWF launch Sustainable Basket Metric
The Metric is said to track the environmental impact of a sample of some of the most regularly purchased foods against key sustainability criteria, including climate change, deforestation and food and packaging waste.
Mile High Labs announces rapid growth
Colorado-based CBD manufacturer Mile High Labs opened its European Headquarters in Belfast in March, and has now also opened a London office.
Benefits of climate services for agriculture outweigh costs, says report
The report is said to explain the role of climate services in informing decisions on when to plant, harvest, irrigate and fertilise crops, and how to better invest in drought resilient crops and livestock and more efficient irrigation systems.
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.
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.
