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.
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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.
Honey and wild salmon used to trace lead in the environment
Scientists have been able to trace sources of lead (and other metals) by analysing the presence of lead isotopes in honey and Pacific salmon.
New modular vaccination kit developed for plants
A new vaccination method for plants has been developed that is based on a molecular defence program of plants that is triggered by viral infections.
New study finds foodborne pathogens are sheltered by harmless bacteria
Pathogenic bacteria in some apple-packing facilities may be protected by harmless bacteria that are known for their ability to form biofilms.
Healthier butter that is almost entirely water developed
A new 'butter' formulation has been developed that is approximately one-fourth the calories of regular butter.
New survey ranks counties based on health of packaged foods
A new global survey has found that the UK has the healthiest packaged foods whilst India had the unhealthiest.
