Climate change research predicts rice yields to fall and arsenic to rise 1 November 2019 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food) Stanford University researchers have simulated predicted environmental conditions of the year 2100, and results have shown a decrease in rice yields and a rise in toxic arsenic levels in rice due to increased temperatures.
USDA, FDA and EPA partner with the Food Waste Reduction Alliance 1 November 2019 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food) Individually and collectively, these agencies aim to contribute to the initiative by encouraging long-term reductions, and working toward the goal of reducing food loss and waste in the US by 50 percent by 2030.
H&T Seafood Inc recalls siluriformes products lacking USDA authorisation 31 October 2019 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food) The Californian firm is recalling an undetermined amount of siluriformes products that were packed and distributed without the benefit of USDA inspection and used the mark of inspection without authorisation.
Report shows most fast food chains continue to overuse antibiotics in beef 31 October 2019 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food) Six major consumer, public health and environmental organisations have collaborated to score fast food restaurants' antibiotics policies and this year’s report has revealed low grades for beef.
Kemin opens Baking Innovation Center 31 October 2019 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food) The $1.5 million investment was designed to inspire innovation within the bakery market and is said to include all the equipment, capabilities and bakery support needed to accelerate product development.
Golden Dragon Fortune Cookies Inc recalls Chinese Almond Cookies 31 October 2019 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food) Golden Dragon Fortune Cookies Inc has recalled 5lb boxes and 100 count plastic bags of its Chinese Almond Cookies, because the products may contain undeclared milk.
USDA establishes Domestic Hemp Production Program 31 October 2019 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food) US Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, has announced the establishment of the US Domestic Hemp Production Program which aims to create a regulatory framework around hemp production in the US.
North Bay Produce recalls fresh apples because of possible health risk 30 October 2019 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food) North Bay Produce is recalling fresh apples due to the potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes, after tests showed positive results of the organism.
Industry calls to address productivity and workforce challenges 30 October 2019 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food) A Food and Drink Sector Council (FDSC) report is said to be the first to bring together the entire sector and present a cross-chain approach to addressing future workforce, skills and productivity concerns.
Tomato ketchup exports and global demand declining 30 October 2019 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food) According to IHS Markit’s Agribusiness Intelligence, global demand for ketchup is weakening, with countries such as Mexico, Japan, Saudi Arabia and South Korea reducing their intake from the US.
New partnership sees the launch of Puratos Malt 30 October 2019 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food) The joint venture of Puratos and Estonian Malt aims to optimise production processes, improve packaging and shelf-life and collaboratively develop new product ranges.
Listeria strain discovered which may present new food safety threat 30 October 2019 | By Rachael Harper (New Food Magazine) A strain of Listeria monocytogenes that may present a new food safety threat has been discovered as the cause of diseases in sheep in China.
High fibre and yoghurt diet associated with reduced risk of lung cancer 29 October 2019 | By Rachael Harper (New Food Magazine) A study which analysed 1.44 million people has shown that high fibre and yoghurt consumption are associated with a reduced risk of lung cancer.
Plant-based meat company to scale-up production and accelerate R&D 29 October 2019 | By Rachael Harper (New Food Magazine) Planted, which uses technology that can use plant-based ingredients to mimic the fibre structure of various meat types, is to scale-up production.
Beef products recalled due to possible foreign matter contamination 29 October 2019 | By Rachael Harper (New Food Magazine) OSI Industries, LLC is recalling around 4,218 pounds of ready-to-eat beef patty products as they may be contaminated with metal.
