Salt intake should be “reduced even further than current recommendations”
Experts have highlighted problems with some salt studies and give their own definitive answer for safe levels of salt consumption.
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No-deal Brexit could cost farms £850m in lost profits
A new report predicts an 18 percent decline in profitability should there be a no-deal Brexit scenario.
The pea protein market is predicted to reach $150m by 2024
Factors such as its low allergenic potential, as well as nutritional and functional advantages, have boosted the pea protein market.
Pet food recalled due to salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes
Samples of Texas Tripe raw frozen pet food tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes and/or salmonella and the product has been recalled.
New edible packaging receives UK government funding
A new edible, plastic-free packaging innovation made from seaweed extract has secured government funding.
FDA provides guidance for new units of measurement
The units of measurement for folate, niacin, vitamin A, vitamin D, and vitamin E in the US need to be changed by 2021.
Salmon caviar recalled due to potential contamination
Sockeye Salmon Caviar is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
UK told to accept US food standards in trade deal
The head of America’s farming lobby has said that if Britain wants a trade deal with the US, it must accept American food standards.
Joint solar initiative launched to help farmers
A project has been launched to help farmers in ‘sun-rich’ countries make the most of chilled food distribution systems powered by solar solutions.
Study shows that UK consumers throw away £9.7bn of food per year
In a new study, 65 percent of consumers have admitted to buying too much food which ends up being thrown away
New rye detection method developed
A new method for detecting rye in food could help manufacturers meet regulatory requirements for 'gluten-free' claims on foods.
Hydrosol develops stabilising systems for the flavoured milk beverage market
Demand for flavoured milk beverages is seeing steady growth on a global scale and the product variety in the markets is correspondingly large.
Have you ‘herd’? Millennials love dairy products
Results from Dairy UK and AHDB’s marketing campaign have once again shown a rise in young people choosing to buy dairy products.
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.
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.
