Farmland conservation transformed using prairie strips
Researchers have identified that prairie strips could transform farmland by reducing the loss of two key nutrients, and reducing soil loss.
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Large dietary fibre molecules change gut microbiome
A study has found that polymer molecules of dietary fibre change what is found in the gut microbiome by aggregating large molecules together.
Epigenetics: how ‘dark matter of biology’ could help in the fight against plant diseases
Sheffield University researchers have discovered how plants pass on resistance to pests and pathogens, which could help farmers in the future.
BRC urges MPs to find alternative to no-deal Brexit
Customers will face reduced choice in the wake of a hard Brexit, says Consortium
FDF members report reduction in water consumption and CO2 emissions
The FDF has recently published a report detailing the steps taken by its members to help deliver a more sustainable food system.
FSA Chief Executive announces retirement
The Chief Executive of the Food Standards Agency has announced that he is retiring after over two years in the role, and 38 years in the civil service.
Routine domestic inspections suspended by FDA
In the wake of a partial government shutdown in the US, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it has suspended all routine domestic food facility inspections.
How the EU helped high-tech Q-Interline go global
Fortunately, there are plenty of talented and enterprising people who create new innovative products with the potential for growth...
The world’s leading voices on food safety tackle emerging challenges at the GFSI conference
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), a worldwide project to advance food safety and improve consumer trust, is holding its 18th annual conference in Nice, France on February 25-28 2019.
Are misplaced economic incentives major drivers of obesity and climate change?
Experts have argued that obesity, undernutrition and climate change are all part of the 'The Global Syndemic', and should be focused on by leaders.
Microplastic contamination found in common source of groundwater
Researchers have reported the presence of microplastics in fractured limestone aquifers, groundwater that is up to 25 percent of global drinking water.
Recall roundup: salmonella and undeclared nuts
Recalls from the UK and North America included mislabelled products, undisclosed wheat and contamination with bacteria.
Tougher food labelling law proposed to prevent allergy deaths
The UK government has proposed changes to the current system, meaning that all prepackaged food should be fully labelled with all ingredients.
Canada rethinks its healthy eating advice with revised Food Guide
New Guide emphasises plants over meat and plays down role of dairy in a healthy diet.
Effect of food labels on consumption and product formulation
Researchers have conducted a long term study on the effect of food labels on consumers' choices, and how it affects intake of fat, sodium and calories...
