United Nations publishes report on food fraud in fisheries
A science-based traceability system is needed to combat the growing international problem of food fraud in the seafood industry, according to a new report by the FAO.
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Genomic tool searches wheat’s wild past to improve future crops
Contributors from academic institutions and industry spanning 15 countries raised $150,000 to crowdfund the ambitious directory.
Bio-Rad is proud to announce the AFNOR VALIDATION renewal for the RAPID’Salmonella method
Two major extensions have been introduced. The first involves the possibility to store the agar plate up to 3 days refrigerated prior to the reading step.
Research reveals the environmental footprint of the egg industry
A team of Spanish scientists has investigated the environmental impact of egg production on a typical farm, in research that has implications for one of the biggest food industries in Europe.
MRIs to ‘taste’ loins and hams without opening them
Researchers from the University of Extremadura (Spain) have developed a methodology that allows them to discover the properties of hams and whole loins using magnetic resonance imaging, the same non-invasive technique used in medicine.
UK livestock traceability programme a “transformational” step
A move by the British Government, in collaboration with a group made up of more than 20 partner organisations, to create a centralised, fully digital data-sharing platform for the livestock industry has been widely praised.
China targets American food exports as trade row escalates
China has followed through with a two-week-old threat to impose tariffs on 128 American exports, 96 of which are food products.
Consumers willing to pay a premium on unhealthy foods they crave
Neuroscientists have found that consumers are willing to pay disproportionately more for higher portion sizes of craved food items.
UK’s chocolate exports up 84 per cent in less than a decade
According to the Government, the manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery is now worth £1.1 billion to the UK economy.
From muddy spud to the perfect French fry: scientists optimising potato production
Information specialists in Germany have begun work on a project aimed at optimising the production of potatoes from farm to fork.
Demand for British booze bubbles over as exports soar by 16 per cent
Appetite for British food and drink from overseas continues to strengthen with alcohol top of the menu, according to research conducted by supply chain and data standards organisation GS1 UK.
Food waste: The biggest loss could be what you choose to eat
New analysis from the Weizmann Institute using the concept of opportunity costs suggests hundreds of millions more could eat from the same resources if we switched to plant-based diets.
A varied diet means healthier fat levels in lamb
A secret to lamb with healthier fat levels could be growing unloved and unwanted in your unkempt lawn, scientists have found.
“Breakthrough” as Nestlé alters the structure of sugar to make healthier chocolate
The Swiss confectioner has said that its innovative sugar reduction technique, which claims to deliver the same sweetness level with less sugar, was inspired by candy floss.
Research highlights key role of seasonal migrant workers in Scottish agriculture
The role played by thousands of seasonal migrant workers in Scottish agriculture has been highlighted in a new report by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC).
