Death of one million bees in South Africa linked to fipronil
Fipronil has been identified as the cause of death of over one million bees in South Africa, linking back to insecticides used by wine farmers.
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Water crisis in Pakistan leads to mass crowdfunding campaign
The water crisis in Pakistan has lead to a huge dam crowdfunding campaign with leading politicians, celebrities and overseas Pakistanis helping the cause.
Current food systems may not be ready for the future
The European Food Information Council has suggested that the current method of producing, processing and consuming food is not sustainable.
Lesaffre Ingredients Services acquires a new technology
Lesaffre Ingredients Services (LIS), a Lesaffre Business Unit is pleased to announce...
Smallholder farms are important to global food production
Global field size data, collected as part of a citizen project showed smaller farms contribute far more to global food production than previously thought.
This week’s recall roundup: Walkers crisps and SlimFast shakes
This week's recall roundup from North America and the UK includes protein shakes, the presence of listeria and mislabelled foods.
Christmas trees, coffee and vanilla among poorly protected plants
Thousands of wild plants are poorly protected, according to new research, with only less than 3 per cent of 7,000 evaluated species being 'low priority'.
Research reveals method of removing toxic mercury from water
Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a method using platinum to remove toxic mercury from contaminated water.
Huge public support for reductions in sugar and calories
A recent report has shown how the vast majority of the public support the government in tackling the high content of sugar and calories in foods...
Catering to adventurous consumers is key for 2019, says Innova Market Insights
Targeting increasingly adventurous consumers, set on new discoveries and experiences, will be key to developments in the food and beverage industry in 2019, according to Innova Market Insights.” The connected world has led consumers of all ages to become more knowledgeable of other cultures, contributing to 35 per cent growth…
Burger King and McDonald’s criticised over ad placement
McDonald's and Burger King have been penalised over the positioning of their adverts, especially due to them being within 100 metres of schools...
New wireless system from MIT uses RFID to sense potential food contamination
Researchers hope to bring food-safety detection to the general public through simple, scalable system.
UK food sector still seeking clarity in wake of draft Brexit agreement
"Businesses need time to be able to implement and test any proposed Brexit agreement," says Dairy UK chairman.
Costa Coffee Christmas labelling sparks outrage
Costa Coffee's labelling of its Christmas toastie has caused issues with vegetarians, who believe its labelling is misleading.
Peanut allergy treatment ready for FDA review
Researchers have developed a treatment, tested on people aged four to 55, that could protect those allergic to peanuts from accidental exposure.
