Contaminated alcohol kills 42 and injures 460 in Iran
Contaminated alcohol has killed 42 and hospitalised 460 in Iran, where alcohol is largely banned, but available through the black market.
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Coroner calls food labelling regulations ‘inadequate’
Dr Sean Cummings says he will write to the government to raise his concerns in the wake of Pret baguette death.
UK food industry intensifies its search for Brexit answers
Leading food manufacturers and regional authorities gather in the heart of London in search of vital Brexit answers.
Canada, Mexico and US reach new trade deal
A trade deal has been agreed between the US, Mexico and Canada, ensuring that the US has access to Canada's dairy markets.
Moisture Meter PCE-MA 50X: New Combination of Heating Chamber and Precision Balance
1 October 2018 | By
For lots of materials, the moisture content is very important to know before processing them.
Recall roundup – why the chips are down and egg white’s off limits…
It's been a busy couple of weeks in the world of food recall, with undeclared allergens, bacteria and mislabelling all causing particular problems.
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.
Nestlé promises increase in recycled plastics in the EU
28 September 2018 | By
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
