Global Food Security Index 2018 puts Singapore on top
The Global Food Security Index reveals that the US had slower rate of improvement than that achieved by other countries, causing it to drop to third place.
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Refined fibre in processed food could have negative health effects
The addition of refined fibre to processed food could be detrimental to human health, with research suggesting it could lead to liver cancer.
Beyond Meat rumoured to be going public
If true, it would be the first plant-based meat company to do so.
BSE case reported in Aberdeenshire
Case confirmed at a farm in the Huntly area of Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Farmed shrimp imported to the EU “as safe as any other seafood product”
Experts in Scotland reported their findings after using EU data to perform a risk assessment.
Mondelez International commits to making all packaging recyclable
Mondelēz International has announced a new commitment to make all packaging recyclable and provide recycling information by 2025.
“Our actions are our future. A #ZeroHunger world by 2030 is possible”
Director-General of The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) urges joining of forces and renewed effort.
Researchers breed pigs resistant to deadly virus
Researchers at the University of Missouri have successfully produced a litter of pigs that are genetically resistant to a deadly porcine virus.
Almost all known varieties of rice crops to be saved, forever
The world's largest rice collection to receive permanent funding for the conservation and sharing of 136,000 varieties of the staple crop that feeds more than three billion people worldwide.
New audit sheds light on Australia’s growing milk alternatives category
A new audit of plant-based milk alternatives in Australia has revealed the category has grown by 58 per cent in number of products in two years
New concept at FoodTech puts knowledge in focus
When FoodTech – northern Europe’s largest expo for food technology – opens its doors from 13 to 15 November 2018 at MCH Messecenter Herning, it will be for the first time ever with the knowledge hall Tech City, which highlights innovation, networking and the most up-to-date knowledge in food technology...
FoodTech strengthened by international conference on water reuse
When FoodTech opens its doors from 13 to 15 November 2018 at the MCH Messecenter Herning, the trade fair will be complemented by the IFC World Congress, an international conference that focuses on the reuse of water in the food industry...
Tesco scraps more ‘best before’ dates
UK supermarket giant Tesco is set to remove over a hundred more best before dates from its fruit and vegetables, as customers say it helps them reduce food waste.
Almonds retain number one spot across Europe for third year
Almonds have retained their number one spot in Europe, with 2,414 new almond products in 2017 - according to a market report.
Unilever cancels planned move to Rotterdam after Brexit
Unilever has decided to stay in the UK after Brexit, cancelling its previous plans to move its headquarters to the Netherlands.
