Scotland celebrates launch of the International Fair Trade Charter
Scotland hosts Fair Trade leaders and over 250 organisations to celebrate launch of the International Fair Trade Charter aimed towards achieving the SDGs.
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Nestlé promises increase in recycled plastics in the EU
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Nestlé has promised an increase in recycled, recyclable and reusable plastics for use within the EU in order to cut waste from landfill sites...
FDA commits to disclose retailer information on food recalls
The FDA has committed to providing information on retailers for food and drink recalls involving serious health effects or risk of death.
Foreign Development Investment continues to grow in India
Figure has reached the USD 1-billion mark, says Minister
New DEFRA minister promises to deliver ‘Green Brexit’
The UK government has appointed David Rutley to the Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs to oversee the protection of food supplies through the Brexit process, amid rising fears of a 'No Deal' scenario.
Mediterranean diet may help prevent depression, research suggests
A review of 41 studies published within the last eight years suggests that consuming a Mediterranean diet - largely plant-based, with fruit, grains, vegetables and fish - may help prevent depression.
Nutrition criteria re foods advertised to children to be strengthened in the US
Eighteen US food, beverage and quick-serve-restaurant companies that participate in the USA's Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative (CFBAI) have agreed to strengthen the Category-Specific Uniform Nutrition Criteria that apply to foods advertised to children.
‘Fair food’ plans rejected by Swiss voters
The Swiss have recently voted against fair food, amid scares that food prices will increase, and Ministers calling the proposals 'dangerous'.
Conflicts and climatic shocks aggravate current food insecurity in many countries
Southern African and Near East countries continue to require humanitarian assistance, according to a new FAO report
Roadmap aims to see 50% UK food waste reduction within a year
Eighty nine of the UK’s largest retailers, food producers, manufacturers, and hospitality and food service companies, including Tesco, Unilever, 2 Sisters and Brakes, have committed to ambitious milestones.
Soil management important in coffee growing
Researchers from Sao Paulo State University in Brazil examine the ways in which soil condition is important in coffee farming.
Hiperbaric displays their first “Hiperbaric 525 Bulk Machine” in the Spanish company Go Fruselva.
Hiperbaric, the global leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing high-pressure processing machines (HPP) for the food industry will display on Friday 21 September 2018 its new Hiperbaric 525 Bulk equipment. This first unite has been installed in Go Fruselva, Spain.
FDA report first evidence of resistant E. coli in retail meat
The US FDA has conducted a study identifying the presence of ESBL-producing E. coli in various meats and poultry available in retail stores.
Baguette bought at Pret Heathrow kills girl
A baguette bought from Pret a Manger at Heathrow terminal 5 killed a schoolgirl with sesame allergies on a plane from Heathrow to Nice.
Strawberry contamination crisis widens to include New Zealand
Leading New Zealand supermarket chain Countdown withdraws Australian strawberries from sale, after needles found in a punnet of Choice brand strawberries sourced from Western Australia.
