Listeria monocytogenes infections being investigated in US and Canada
An outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections, which has seen two deaths been reported, is being investigated.
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Chocolate flavour is developed during processing of cocoa beans
A new study confirms that processing, including fermentation, is important in relation to the final quality of the cocoa.
Aldi to remove plastic packaging on tinned tuna
Aldi is set to become the first UK supermarket to remove plastic packaging on multipacks of tinned tuna and replace it with a sustainable alternative.
Mealworm production facility to be built in the Netherlands
A mealworm production facility will be built in the Netherlands as an alternative option for livestock farmers.
Meat producer’s fine increased after court rejects appeal
Bowland Foods Limited's fine has been increased by £25,000 after being convicted of public health failures.
Undeclared soya and milk result in numerous recalls
Recent recalls have been made by Sainsbury's, Waitrose, COOK and Thomas Tucker due to undeclared milk and soya.
Decision-makers meet to focus on the future of sustainable food production
Food industry insiders have met to focus on how to sustainably feed a global population of almost ten billion people in 2050.
New training simulation prepares users for safety issues in a plant setting
An immersive training simulation that prepares users to look for food safety issues has been announced.
FDA calls for the papaya industry to improve practice
The FDA has issued a letter calling on all sectors of the papaya industry to take actions to prevent foodborne illnesses.
Meat supplier admits fabricating E.coli test results
The owner of New England Meat Packing, LLC, has pleaded guilty to falsifying numerous E. coli test results.
Tesco to ban brands that use excessive packaging
Tesco has briefed suppliers that the size and suitability of packaging will be assessed as part of category reviews and ranging decisions.
Food fraud continues due to dip in the leisure industry
The rising number of leisure businesses going bust is continuing food fraud problems, says industry insider, and butchers are paying the price.
WHO calls for more research into microplastics and less plastic pollution
WHO has called for further assessment of microplastics in the environment and a reduction in plastic pollution.
New analysis show British standards are going ‘unchecked’
A new campaign is saying that vital inspections have plummeted which has resulted in British quality standards being under threat.
Identifying the mechanism that controls Chinese cabbage flowering
A new study suggests that Chinese cabbage has its own independent mechanism for flowering.
