Pure alcohol sold per adult falls 3.6 percent post MUP in Scotland
The findings are said to confirm that there was a step change in the average price of alcohol in Scotland immediately following the implementation of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP).
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Guide launched to help businesses with cold store safety challenges
The guide sets out the risks, compliance requirements and best practice measures throughout a cold store business, including the cold store itself, refrigerated equipment, battery charging areas and docking areas.
£1.15 million Defra funding to help tackle UK food waste
The grants are said to be the latest step in the government’s drive to reduce food waste in the UK by 20 percent by 2025 and form part of a wider £15 million scheme to specifically address surplus food from the retail and manufacturing sectors.
FDA approves first drug for treatment of peanut allergies
Treatment with the drug - Palforzia - may be initiated in individuals ages four through 17 years with a confirmed diagnosis of peanut allergy.
Recall roundup: flax seed fibre, goulash, soup and pizza sandwiches
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.
EFSA confirms nine European countries still affected by African swine fever
The situation is said to vary substantially between EU member states, due to influences such as geographical conditions.
Research shows sustainability can be a selling point for new ingredients
The first UK consumer study on the use of Bambara Groundnut as an ingredient has shown that sharing information on its sustainable features increased consumers' positive emotional connection to food.
Study finds THC rises in hemp due to genetics, not growing conditions
Researchers from Cornell University studied hemp from two sites to determine whether the difference in growing conditions affected THC levels.
Report calls on EU to consider sustainability charge on meat
The fair-meat pricing proposal, also known as a ‘sustainability charge’, is set out in a new report which calls for a new pricing model to be included in the European Green Deal and Farm to Fork Strategy - applying to EU member states from 2022.
Study finds third of tested beef samples in Brazil contaminated with Listeria
From a total of 50 beef samples from 13 different export-authorised processing plants in the state of Mato grosso, Brazil, Listeria sp. was isolated in 18.
Major alcohol brands to carry on-pack age restrictions globally
As part of the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking, major beer, wine and spirits brands will include on-pack age restriction symbols as the group aims to raise awareness of the severity of underage alcohol consumption.
Could chickpea genes save mustard seeds from blight disease?
A study in India has investigated whether chickpea genes possess characteristics that could be used in developing disease-resistant crops.
Scientists develop new method of recycling plant-based plastics
The University of Bath and Birmingham research aims to overcome the challenge of plastic products losing their quality as they are recycled.
USDA approves Delaware Domestic Hemp Production Program
Delaware is now the second state on the East Coast to receive approval to administer a domestic hemp programme.
Puratos reports UK growth potential for sourdough
The survey examined consumer perception of, and interest in, sourdough, as well as any gaps in knowledge, in order to ascertain how best to communicate the health, history and flavour benefits of sourdough.
