Online hub hopes to ease the traceability of seafood
SALT launches online tool that hopes to improve the traceabilty of seafood by bringing together organisations across the globe.
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Concerns over turmeric supply after flooding in India
Extreme weather in India and issues with adulteration are causing concern over the supply of turmeric.
Action on Sugar urges food vendors to stop hiding nutrition information
Excessive sugar and calorie content of ‘out of home’ waffles, pancakes, pretzels and crepes are not labelled sufficiently when compared to similar products in supermarkets, a survey by Action on Sugar reveals.
Post-Brexit US-UK food safety negotiations in question
As Brexit draws closer, UK food safety Statutory Instruments (SIs) could leave US-UK food safety negotiations unsettled.
Environmentally conscious consumers want to see change
Globally, 16 percent of people are making an effort to reduce their impact on the environment, a survey from Kantar reports.
Asda trials coating technology that increases shelf life
Asda has begun trials of coating technology that is said to keep fruits and vegetables fresher for longer.
New report reveals growing threat of cyber-attacks to food safety
A new report has warned that the food industry is vulnerable to cyber-attacks which could result in risks to public health.
Clean meat-free products produced with non-GMO crossbreeding technology
49 percent of US consumers are driven by health concerns when buying meat and dairy alternatives, according to Innova Market Insights' 2018 consumer survey, and Equinom thinks it has the next big thing.
Burger chain faces questions over teenager’s death
The inquest into an 18-year-old’s death following an allergic reaction has recommenced.
Milk of Magnesia recalled due to microbial contamination
Milk of Magnesia 2400mg/30mL Oral Suspension did not meet microbiological specifications and is being recalled.
Food manufacturing sector urged to treat wastewater more efficiently
Just 14 percent of England's rivers meet EU pollution guidelines, but Dave Garton, MD at wastewater treatment specialist, Atana, says this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Hamburger buns recalled due to potential presence of plastic
Udi’s Classic Hamburger Buns are being recalled due to the potential presence of small pieces of white plastic.
Is cutting out beef imperative to reducing the UK’s gas emissions?
Should the UK be cutting its beef consumption to reduce gas emissions and tackle climate change? No, says the NFU.
House of Spice (India) recall
Spice product recalled due to Salmonella contamination.
FDA announces cooperative agreement with NASDA
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) have agreed to help implement the FDA’s FSMA Produce Safety Rule.
