CFIA revokes three major Canadian slaughterhouse licences
The decision was made after The Canadian Food Inspection Agency allegedly received false or misleading information from the licence holders concerning E. coli lab results.
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Are women fairly represented in the food and agriculture industry?
The AgriBriefing Women in Food and Agriculture Initiative has released a survey which aims to highlight the current state and position of women in the food and agriculture industry.
Researchers compare nutritional value of infant and toddler foods
Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reviewed 548 infant and toddler products for their nutritional content and the age of children targeted to consume the product, and found that those in pouches had lower nutritional value.
USDA announces fellowships to develop the next generation of agriculture
The fellowship opportunities aim to connect USDA resources with faculty and staff at colleges and universities, with the aim to share agricultural knowledge and develop future collaborations.
Roquette launches new plant-based proteins from peas and fava beans
Roquette has announced the expansion of its range of premium plant-based proteins for the meat alternative sector at Food Ingredients Europe on 3-5 December 2019. This further offer will be supporting the development of new opportunities for plant-based food innovators.
Festive drinks contain an excess of sugar, according to Action on Sugar
A UK survey, which analysed both the sugar and calorie content of the largest available sizes of hot chocolates and seasonal lattes made with milk and milk alternatives by popular high street chains, allegedly revealed that certain seasonal beverages contain almost as much sugar as three cans of cola.
Bio-Rad launches iQ-Check Aspergillus Real-Time PCR kit
Bio-Rad has launched its iQ-Check Aspergillus Real-Time PCR kit, a fast PCR alternative for the detection of Aspergillus in cannabis and cannabis-infused products.
One in three UK shoppers concerned about food safety, according to report
A new report from Lloyd's Register has suggested that UK shoppers are concerned with sustainable and ethical sourcing, ingredient traceability and food safety, but are still highly cost-driven.
Nomura Food Vulnerability Index highlights dangers of surged food prices
The Japanese bank, Nomura, reportedly said that the 50 most vulnerable countries in its Food Vulnerability Index make up 26.1 percent of global GDP, but 59.1 percent of the world.
China strengthens food safety violation laws
The regulation allegedly sets out clear regulatory measures to address specific issues, such as prohibiting the use of meetings, lectures and health consultations to carry out false advertising of food.
MEPs urge EU to protect farmers affected by US tariffs
The EU must act swiftly to help EU farmers unduly affected by newly imposed US tariffs worth €6.8 billion, said the European Parliament.
Does social media pose a risk to the progression of food technologies?
Consumers' mistrust of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), despite assurances from the scientific community and food experts, is said to be a growing concern for the food and beverage industry.
Farmers and feed advisers encouraged to better test feed for mycotoxins
Despite low levels being recorded in the UK, mycotoxins are still said to still pose a risk for rumen function.
Recall roundup: flour, milk, cream and shortbread
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.
Blockchain could save food industry $31 billion, according to research
Substantial savings in food fraud will reportedly be realised from 2021 and compliance costs will be reduced by 30 percent by 2024, according to data from Juniper Research.
