Nestlé and Corbion to develop microalgae ingredients for plant-based foods
The partnership aims to develop microalgae-based ingredients because they are a vegan source of protein and contain healthy lipids and various micronutrients.
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Study finds avocados may help reduce obesity and prevent diabetes
Researchers at the University of Guelph have shown how a compound found exclusively in avocados can inhibit cellular processes that normally lead to diabetes.
October 2019 saw rise for global food prices
Export prices rise for wheat, maize, sugar and palm oil, but decline for cheese, poultry and sunflower oil, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Team develops “industry first” technology to eliminate pathogens in flour
Agri Neo has developed a technology which eradicates 99.9 percent of pathogens in flour without the side effects of conventional heating techniques, and has been approved for use in the US and Canada.
Simmons Prepared Foods recalls poultry products due to possible foreign matter
During further processing, Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc discovered extraneous materials in some of its poultry products. As a result, it is recalling around 2 million pounds of products.
RSPO delivers new standard for smallholders in sustainable palm oil
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has announced its commitment to supporting greater inclusion of smallholders into the sustainable palm oil supply chain, through the adoption of the RSPO Independent Smallholder (ISH) Standard.
Growth expected in the global food safety testing market
According to a new report, the global food safety testing market is anticipated to grow due to the worldwide increase in the number of outbreaks of foodborne illnesses.
Consumer Reports points out safety concerns when buying supplements
A recent article by Consumer Reports has discussed the lack of regulations for supplements and what consumers should look out for when using them.
Record number of trade mark registrations made for UK craft spirits
The UK craft spirits industry has filed a record number of trade mark registrations, rising 12 percent in the past year compared to the year before.
17% of children with food allergies are allergic to sesame, study finds
Researchers have found out that sesame allergy occurs in an estimated 17 percent of children who have other food allergies. They also discovered that sesame antibody testing accurately predicts whether a child with a food allergy is allergic to sesame.
Researchers could improve watermelons by harvesting genes
Researchers have looked at the genomes of watermelons, creating a resource that could help plant breeders increase the fruit's quality and ability to thrive during an era of climate change.
No country immune to risk of African swine fever, says OIE
The head of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has warned that all countries, no matter their geographical location, are at risk of having African swine fever enter their borders.
Nestlé USA recalls ready-to-bake refrigerated cookie dough products
Nestlé USA has announced a voluntary recall of its ready-to-bake refrigerated cookie dough products due to the potential presence of foreign material.
FDA proposes laboratory accreditation programme for food testing
The FDA is proposing to establish a programme for the testing of food by accredited laboratories as required by the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
Food experts predict post-Brexit decline in consumer confidence and trade
Food experts globally predict a decline in employment, consumer confidence and international trade in their respective countries over the next six months.
