China lifts ban on US poultry imports
China banned all US poultry in January 2015 due to an avian influenza outbreak in December 2014, despite the fact that the US has been officially free of the disease since August 2017.
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European Commission approves private storage aid for olive oil sector
Good harvests have reportedly created an imbalance between supply and demand on the EU olive oil market, resulting in a fall in prices. In an attempt to re-balance the market, the European Commission has adopted private storage aid for virgin olive oils.
FDA unveils Retail Program Standards and Botanical Safety Consortium
The FDA has issued the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards, which outlines an effective retail food regulatory programme, as well as the convening of the Botanical Safety Consortium, which aims to strengthen the regulation of dietary supplements.
FSA Board announces plans to protect people with food allergies
The Board has stressed its commitment to supporting food businesses to keep consumers safe, and to develop a greater understanding of food allergens through further research, which would make a significant improvement to people’s lives in this area.
Mondelez UK recalls Cadbury product because of undeclared allergen
Mondelez UK is recalling Cadbury Dairy Milk Little Robins from consumers, because some packets allegedly contain the allergen almonds, which are not indicated on the label.
Teenagers needing allergy-related hospital treatment up 65% in UK
In the past five years, the number of teenagers requiring allergy-related hospital treatment has more than doubled, and schools are calling for more refined details of best practices to prevent future cases.
Company produces meat from ‘elements found in the air’
The process is said to use renewable energy and a probiotic production process to convert the elements into a nutrient-rich protein with the same amino acid profile as an animal protein.
Researchers encapsulate nutrients to prevent cooking degradation
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a biocompatible polymer that encapsulates nutrients such as iron and vitamin A, preventing them from being degraded during storage or cooking.
McDonald’s: The Better M initiative towards sustainability
McDonald’s has expanded its sustainability efforts with the launch of its new initiative ‘Better M’. New Food spoke to Keith Kenny, Vice President of Sustainability at McDonald’s, about the launch and the different elements that the project encompasses.
Discovery could lead to photosynthesis being ‘redesigned’ to increase crop yields
The University of Sheffield study shows how an electrical reaction in protein complex cytochrome b6f provides the energy that plants need to turn carbon dioxide into the carbohydrates and biomass that sustain the global food chain.
State of Snacking™ report explores global consumer snacking trends
Mondelēz International, an American multinational confectionery, food and beverage holding company, has announced the launch of its first-ever State of Snacking™ report, a global consumer trends study examining the evolving market of snacks.
“America’s biggest milk producer” files for bankruptcy
Dean Foods has announced that it has initiated voluntary Chapter 11 reorganisation proceedings in the Southern District of Texas. The company has said it has seen drastic effects from the shift in consumer choice to more dairy-alternative products.
Origin of deadly wheat pathogen discovered
First identified in Africa two decades ago, the strain of the stem rust fungus, 'Ug99,' is said to threaten the global wheat supply due to its ability to attack more than 80 percent of all varieties planted across the world.
FAO calls for focus on innovation to end food loss and global hunger
FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu has said that raising awareness, a greater focus on innovation and further investment are all needed to reduce food waste and eliminate global hunger.
Microplastics found in oysters and clams on Oregon coast, PSU study shows
The Portland State University study found 11 microplastic pieces per oyster and nine per clam in the study sample, which can come from clothing made from synthetic or natural materials or derelict fishing gear.
