Paving the path towards producing safety rule inspections
The FDA will soon begin inspecions of large domestic and international US farms in order to address food borne illnesses that are linked to fresh produce.
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Recall roundup: undeclared eggs and bacterial contamination
Recalls from the UK and North America included mislabelled products, undisclosed egg and contamination with bacteria.
Metal-free photocatalyst purifies pathogen-rich water in minutes
Chinese researchers have developed a metal-free catalyst that is able to efficiently purify pathogen rich water in minutes.
New initiative launched to encourage food and nutrition research
Backed by Nestlé, Bühler and Givaudan, it will include a Fellowship program to promote young scientists.
FAO Food Price Index increases in January
The UN's Food and Agricultural Organization has published its January Food Price Index, reporting increases since December 2018...
Heather Hancock reappointed as Chair of the FSA Board
Heather Hancock has been reappointed by Matt Hancock as the chair of the FSA, with the appontment lasting for a further three years.
Fruit and vegetables important for physical and mental well-being
Researchers have found that an increased intake of fruits and vegetables not only helps our physical health, but also our mental well-being.
Food labelling changes after Brexit
Advice for food producers, manufacturers, retailers and suppliers on the changes to food labels if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
Flaxseed fibre fermented in the gut improves health and reduces obesity
A study has shown that the fermentation of flaxseed fibers in the gut changes the microbiota to improve metabolic health, and could challenge obesity.
Cadbury loses legal battle over purple wrapper
Cadbury has lost a legal battle that looked to protect the exact shade of purple used to wrap chocolate bars and tablets.
Composition of fibre in rice coproducts examined
The fibre composition of rice coproducts could help to identify any changes to the gut microbiome in humans and farm animals.
Restoring oil-soaked soil to its former fertility
Researchers at Rice University have developed a method of deep cleaning oil soaked soil, restoring it to be used for agriculture.
Coeliac UK and Innovate UK announce funding boost for coeliac disease
Innovate UK and Coeliac UK have announced a £750,000 boost to research that could solve gluten-related issues, helping those who have to live gluten-free.
Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum stockpiled by Unilever
Many companies are stockpiling food ahead of the Brexit end date, and with no assurity of there being a deal, manufactures look to stockpile further.
Corn yield predicted using the weather at key growth stages
Researchers are now predicting corn yields based on the weather at key times throughout three critical growth periods of the plant...
