Food Brexit Chairman urges greater knowledge of food production
“I honestly believe that slaughterhouses, intensive chicken barns or crowded pig pens should be open to the public eye. Schools should be encouraged to visit as part of the curriculum"
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FAO Food Price Index declines in June for the first time in 2018
Global trade tensions have cast shadow on grain and vegetable oil quotas.
Orange is not the only colour: Scientists tint cheddar without staining whey
Orange whey is not considered commercially viable so cheddar makers often waste it. The new method could bring a welcome chunk of revenue back into the producer's pocket.
Agreement signed in development of new livestock traceability service
The initiative was instigated by key industry stakeholders and is set to be rolled out from 2019.
Three confectionary giants bitten by new junk food advertising rules
The complaints against the companies were submitted by campaign groups arguing they were publishing ads directed at children for products that were high in fat, salt or sugar.
Edible space packaging could help curb global plastic crisis
Typical polyethylene wrap takes 500 years to decompose, while the edible packaging created at Samara Polytech decomposes as quickly as apples do.
Food Standards Agency trials blockchain in slaughterhouse
It's the first time blockchain has been used as a regulatory tool to ensure compliance in the food sector.
‘Better value for customers’ as Tesco and Carrefour announce alliance
The supermarkets claim the so-called alliance would benefit consumers and suppliers alike.
Back to the future: Low-tech food safety training still best for some
While current training for food safety usually incorporates high-technology presentations there is a need for low-tech approaches, according to researchers.
Piglet vaccine developed to cut down on use of antibiotics
Aside from being a significant source of antibiotic use, piglet scour is estimated to cause annual losses of €1–2 billion globally.
BAX® System assays now meet new ISO 16140-2 standard for all AFNOR-approved methods
Key European standards organization grants extension to now cover 10 BAX® System PCR assays for Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, L. monocytogenes and Genus Listeria
Consumers fail to properly clean hands before meals 97 per cent of the time
An observational study also revealed poor cross-contamination prevention practices and low food thermometer use.
Nestlé to improve chicken welfare across four major brands
Taking a phased approach, Nestlé has said will actively work with supply chain partners and stakeholders to improve living conditions for chickens, ensure the use of more humane practices and to reduce stocking density.
Superbugs found in three quarters of U.S. supermarket meat
The discovery comes at a time when authorities are showing increasing concern over the potential effects on human health of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, with the World Health Organization (WHO) describing it as one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development today.
Cellulose nanocrystal technique could revolutionise grocery packaging
The innovative renewable method uses molecules derived from the most abundant organic compound on earth.
