Researchers reveal potential of bread that suppresses appetite
High-fibre bread helps consumers cut down on snacking, giving them more control over their diets and health according to new research.
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NFU head sets sights on global markets in ‘new agricultural revolution’
A week on from being elected the NFU's first female leader since its inception 110 years ago, Minette Batters has called on the British Government to stand 'shoulder to shoulder' with farmers.
FDF report states UK’s post-Brexit access to third country deals is ‘vital’
In response to analysis of Britain's overseas food and drinks exports, the FDF has highlighted the importance of retaining lucrative trade deals once the UK has left the EU.
Antimicrobial resistance still high in European food, animals and humans
A report by European food safety and public health authorities has confirmed 'antimicrobial resistance' is still one of the biggest threats to human health after the discovery of resistance to a drug not authorised for use on animals in poultry.
“Mistrust of science holding us back” says EU food safety commissioner
Consumers are hesitant to embrace innovation due to hostility towards science, Europe's food safety commissioner has said at an event hosted by an Italian consulting firm.
American consumers more willing to try cultured meat than Brits
26 February 2018 | By
Americans were 22 per cent more open to trying cultured meat that their British counterparts with around 40 per cent saying they'd be willing to give it a go.
Seed Vault marks 10th anniversary with 70,000 new samples
An event held at the Svalbard Seed Vault marked 10 years since it opened its doors in 2008 with a deposit from the widest variety of institutions to date.
EU-wide investigation finds 428 unauthorised novel foods sold online
The results of a month-long push by the European Commission to encourage EU member states to become more involved in E-commerce has revealed 428 incidents of unauthorised novel foods sold online in Europe.
Newspaper investigation sparks fresh concerns over US meat safety
The British newspaper The Guardian has published a story about hygiene failings in American meat plants on the same day as the campaign group Sustain released figures showing US consumers may fall ill with food poisoning 10 time more often than their UK counterparts.
New technique lasers graphene ID tags directly onto food
Scientists investigating the potential of using laser-induced graphene to electronically tag food have said that in the future the tag may double as a sensor to detect microorganisms in food.
Most consumers say healthy food should be manufacturers top priority
A survey has found consumers feel the eating experience of products positioned as ‘healthy’ is failing to live up to both label claims and their expectations.
International Dairy Federation appoints new head
The International Dairy Federation's newly appointed head has said it is more important than ever that the dairy sector extols the virtues of its produce and clearly demonstrates how dairy is an essential part of a healthy, balanced and sustainable diet.
Food Standards Agency responds to recent meat hygiene breaches
21 February 2018 | By
In the wake of a handful of highly-publicised concerns over food hygiene practices at meat processing plants, the FSA, FSS and meat industry figures have released a joint statement.
UK food and drink manufacturers visit India on trade mission
21 February 2018 | By
The Food and Drink Federation, Santander UK and the British Government organised a trade trip to give major suppliers an opportunity to tap a quickly growing export market.
Could phage treatment help tackle foodborne bacteria?
University researchers have conducted experiments testing the possibility of using bacteriophages to inhibit the growth of bacteria.
