Supermac’s wins trademark case against McDonald’s
Sarah Mountain at Wedlake Bell, LLP, comments on Supermac's recent win against McDonalds over the use of the trademark 'Big Mac'.
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Hazardous meat and poultry recalls in the US nearly double
With the ever-increasing food recalls because of contamination with various bacteria, flaws in current food safety systems can be seen.
Cutting food waste: grant open to help reduce food waste
In the UK, DEFRA has announced a £5 million pot to help businesses overcome the difficulties they face in redistributing food, so it is not wasted.
EU lifts threat to ban Thai seafood imports
The EU has lifted the 'yellow card' applied as a warning to Thailand in April 2015, over illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
New diet could save the planet and feed the world
A planetary diet proposed by numerous experts is said to be good for the environment and could feed around 10 billion people.
Sixty per cent of wild coffee species are threatened with extinction, says Kew research
Deforestation, climate change, fungal pathogens and pests put species at risk.
Light sensors could help farmers maintain crop health
Researchers have identified that light sensors could be used to calculate how much nitrogen crops need, in order to maintain their health...
Premiere at ProSweets 2019: TOMRA Food launches state-of-the-art sorting equipment ensuring highest quality sweets and confectionery
TOMRA Food, part of the Norwegian TOMRA Group, is showcasing innovative sweets sorting systems for gummies and delicate confectionery products at ProSweets 2019 in Cologne, Germany for the first time...
Gut microbiome helps body against food allergies
The gut microbiome has been found to be critical in regulating allergic responses to food and drink consumed, and could be therapeutically beneficial.
Business agility essential before, during and after Brexit, says industry insider
"Businesses should be urgently reviewing their supply chains to identify any major risk areas and implement risk-reduction strategies."
Agricultural drainage water conservation practice could reduce nitrogen pollution
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a water conservation practice that could reduce the amount of nitrogen pollution.
Targeted food ads promote unhealthy products to black and Hispanic youth
A recent report has shown that advertisements for unhealthy foods are targeted more at black and Hispanic youth, in comparison to white youth.
Stability for food prices worldwide in December 2018, according to FAO Food Price Index
Declining sugar and dairy quotations offset by rising international cereal prices.
EU food safety system overstretched, say Auditors
Report concludes that the European Commission and the Member States do not have the capacity to implement the system fully.
How dangerous are microplastics?
Dr Natalia Ivleva speaks on microplastics and her research into their analysis, their effect on the environment and how to detect them.
