Scottish government announces plans to reduce unhealthy eating
Nicola Sturgeon’s move to restrict HFSS foodstuffs has been welcomed by most, but FDF Scotland warms it may cause issues.
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New range of organic soy isoflavones launched
A new range of Organic SoyLife Complex soy isoflavones is being released to fulfill demand for organic products.
BRC rejects Gove’s claims of no fresh food shortages come no-deal Brexit
Michael Gove, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, has said that there will be “no shortages of fresh food” in the result of a no-deal Brexit.
Cell-based/cultured meat, poultry and seafood alliance formed
Companies looking to bring cell-based/cultured meat, poultry and seafood to restaurants and retail shelves in the US have formed an alliance.
TOMRA Food introduces new sorting machine for potatoes
The TOMRA 3A improves upon its predecessor in every way: higher capacity, green potato detection, simpler to use, and easier to maintain.
FDA announces update and reminder on its ELM electronic portal
The FDA reminds firms exporting collagen, gelatin, or seafood products to the EU to admit their ELM applications or they will be taken off export lists.
Are protein bars the new cake?
Protein supplements have become a cupboard staple, according to health brand, Myprotein, which has launched a series of low sugar, high fibre protein bars.
Pork sausage product recall
Heatherfield Foods, Inc. is recalling over 4,000 pounds of a pork sausage product due to incorrect gluten free claim labelling.
States told they have no power to sue over school lunch rules
The US government has said states could not sue based on speculation that changes to the School Lunch Program could cause health problems.
Snack alternative looks to encourage healthy lifestyle for children
Healthy multipack snacks for children are available in a major supermarket and aim to inform children on how to lead a healthy lifestyle.
European butter prices vulnerable, but anticipated to rise
European butter prices are predicted to increase by the end of 2019, but the extent of this is dependent on the weather conditions and political uncertainty.
Britain’s first commercial crop of chickpeas is being harvested
Across four farms, farmers in Norfolk will have harvested 20 tonnes of Britain’s first commercial crop of chickpeas after ideal warm temperatures led to suitable growing conditions.
Indonesia says no to free from palm oil
Indonesian government has banned foodstuffs labelled as palm oil free.
Considering soybeans’ mineral content to differentiate countries of origin
Nutritionists have been asked to consider a soybean's mineral content when evaluating the nutritive value of commercial soybean meals.
FDA reminds industry of best practices to prevent product tampering
In response to media reports of tampered products found in supermarkets, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reminding industry of strategies to prevent tampering and intentional adulteration of foods.
