Results of sampling assignment for potential salmonella in lettuce revealed
The FDA tested romaine lettuce samples grown in the Yuma region after the E.coli outbreak in 2018 which killed five people.
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New survey finds high salt levels in savoury finger foods
A new survey by Action on Salt has found that one in four savoury picnic foods are dangerously high in salt.
Food processing demand boosts enzyme stabiliser market
The enzyme stabiliser market is showing strong growth with sales being highly influenced by increasing demand from the food processing industry.
Undeclared milk is causing headaches for food producers
Several food companies in the UK have been forced to issue recalls in recent weeks for the same reason: undeclared milk inclusion.
Fizz-retaining technology could reduce waste
New bubble technology has the potential for manufacturers to reduce waste by retaining carbon dioxide in drinks for longer.
Farmers and conservationists challenge pesticide approval
Four organisations representing farmers and conservationists have challenged EPA's approval of the pesticide, XtendiMax.
Campylobacter levels in British chicken – the results are in
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published its final Year 4 report on campylobacter spp. in UK-produced whole fresh chicken, finding a stark contrast between levels of retailer.
Call for change in food labelling guidelines to help fight obesity
Researchers are calling for government guidelines on food labelling to be amended after finding many misinterpret the information.
Latin America frozen bakery market to be worth over $5.7bn by 2024
Due to advancements in the retail space and rising disposable income levels, sales in the Latin America frozen bakery market will be strong.
Soy leghemoglobin authorised as a colour additive for veggie burgers
The FDA is amending regulations to provide for the safe use of soy leghemoglobin as a colour additive.
Precautionary recall of baby spinach announced
Dole Fresh Vegetables has recalled its baby spinach due to the potential risk of salmonella.
Global reforms lead to increased sales of PP packaging films
Global sustainability drives are propelling the worldwide polypropylene (PP) packaging films market.
AI-assisted e-tongue in development
'Hypertaste' an electronic, AI-assisted e-tongue that can quickly analyse liquids has been unveiled.
Yoghurt maker aims for 30 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030
Validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative, Stonyfield Organic has set a goal of 30 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030.
Whole-genome sequencing could be key for salmonella detection
The use of genome sequencing in the food industry will lead to the consistently reliable detection of salmonella, according to new research.
