Ensuring global food safety and hygiene compliance
As the global food safety testing market increases, companies must focus on hygienic food processing equipment to meet regulations...
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European Commission decides on new rules to combat avian influenza
The European Commission has decided on a set of rules to follow in order to prevent avian influenza outbreaks as has previously been the case.
Spanish authorities seize 45 tons of tuna
Frozen tuna authorised for canned consumption had been marked as freshly caught fish, with its value priced at four times its worth.
Wheat genome sequenced by scientists over 13 years
Wheat genome finally sequenced by 20 countries over the course of 13 years could be the key to increasing wheat production...
This week’s recall roundup: listeria broccoli and mislabelled sandwiches
This week's recall roundup from the UK and North America includes sandwiches, muffins, broccoli and noodles...
Constellation Brands to invest $5 billion into cannabis
Since 'better understanding' the cannabis market, Constellation Brands has invested in cannabis for both medicinal and recreational use.
Using Raman to identify the adulteration of coconut water
Due to the recent surge in popularity, coconut water is prone to adulteration, especially as demand seems to be higher than supply.
Oil palm plantations: a threat to the environment?
As demand continues to increase, many predict expansion will occur in Africa, where habitats of many species, such as primates, are at risk.
Cutting cream cheese-making process from 20 hours to 30 minutes
The company described the protein as delivering ‘an excellent flavour and texture’, claiming it is ‘easy to handle and highly versatile’.
Blocking the sun will not prevent crop damage from global warming
"It's a bit like performing an experimental surgery; the side-effects of treatment appear to be as bad as the illness."
Children’s cereals ranked by sugar content
The research showed shocking levels of sugar, with branded products often having a higher sugar content than supermarket brands...
Global sales of UK food and drink reach record high
With businesses selling their products to over 200 global markets, UK food and drink has shown a clear global desire for British taste, along with the high quality and standards met in the UK.
High seas fisheries play limited role in feeding the world
"Only a handful of countries are fishing in the high seas and the fish they catch are not feeding those most in need."
US poultry market gains access to Morocco for first time
In May 2018, agricultural US exports exceeded $12 billion, with initial approximations suggesting that Morocco alone is currently a $10 million market.
NFU warns Britain could run out of food after a hard Brexit
The report suggests that, should the nation be fed solely on British food from the beginning of the year, supplies would run bare by the 7th August.
