SIMBA project up and running
The objective is to harness complex soil and marine microbial communities (microbiomes) for the sustainable production of food.
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Brewery removes ‘sacred’ Hindu symbol from packaging
A small Brewery has been called out by a Hindu activist group for inappropriate labelling that featured the 'Om' symbol on beer packaging...
New Year, new scare? Needles found in grapes in Australia
A couple in Australia have found needles in seedless grapes bought from a supermarket, prompting a police investigation into the matter.
Nitrites added to processed meats could cause cancer
Industry experts and activists have warned of the negative health effects of nitrites in processed meat, indicating that more could be done to raise public awareness.
Arla acquires Middle East and Africa Kraft business from Mondeléz International
The deal is set to significantly strengthen Arla’s position in the Middle East and North Africa, giving access to new product categories, new markets and a state-of-the-art production site.
USDA releases final regulations on mandatory disclosure of food produced using genetic engineering
CSF claims regulations include provisions that will, "... leave the majority of GMO derived foods unlabelled; discriminate against more than 100 million Americans; and prohibit the use of the widely known terms 'GMO' and 'GE'."
FDI rose 24 per cent in India 2017-18, says Ministry
Achievements across the sector highlighted in end-of-year statement.
10-year-olds in the UK have consumed 18 years’-worth of sugar, says research
Children have already exceeded the maximum recommended sugar intake for an 18-year old by the time they reach their tenth birthday, according to Public Health England (PHE), with figures based on their total sugar consumption from the age of two.
Fifteen die after eating contaminated temple food in India
Laboratory tests showed the presence of the pesticide monocrotophos.
UK Environment Secretary unveils new Resources and Waste strategy
Announcement forms part of the government’s ambitious new Resources and Waste Strategy
Eight per cent of US children have a food allergy, survey suggests
Childhood FA may be more prevalent and severe than previously acknowledged, say researchers
FSA study reveals levels of Norovirus in UK fresh berry fruit and salad vegetables
Study indicates the need for implementation of effective food safety management of foodborne viruses.
This week’s recall roundup: under-processing and mis-labelling
This week’s recall roundup from the UK and North America includes under-processed food, incorrectly labelled food and sulphites.
Introducing bioplastics may not mitigate climate change
A study has shown that the introduction of bioplastics may not contribute to the mitigation of climate change, with potential increases in greenhouse gases.
First cell-grown slaughter-free steak produced
Aleph Farms has managed to grow thin pieces of meat using cells from a live cow, and have called their steak 'slaughter-free'.
