Novel technique uses nanoparticles to detect pesticide residue
Scientists have developed magnetic nanoparticles that can detect traces of a popular pesticide chemical in under two hours without the need for costly preparation procedures.
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Industry reactions to Theresa May’s Brexit speech
The UK Prime Minister made what was billed as her third major Brexit speech in Mansion House on Friday March 2. Here is how the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and National Farmers Union (NFU) have reacted.
Endocrine Society ‘disappointed’ by FDA’s packaging chemical stance
The Endocrine Society has called the FDA's conclusion that BPA is safe for the currently authorised uses in food containers and packaging "premature".
EFSA confirm the risk neonicotinoids pose to wild bees and honeybees
An updated risk assessment of the three neonicotinoids the European Union banned for use on flowering crops in three years ago has confirmed the risk the pose to different types of bee.
Genetic barcodes to fight fraudulent superfoods
Increased demand for certain medicinal plants for health foods has created a new and lucrative market for fraudsters. Researchers have developed a new lock and key technique to fight this ever-growing species of fraud.
Food Fraud 2018: “We can no longer rely on reactive measures”
Professor Samuel Godefroy warned that regulatory authorities must move on from simply responding when there is a crisis created by food fraud and take a more preventative approach.
Food Fraud 2018: Four key challenges, says Prof Elliott
Food Fraud 2018 chairman Professor Chris Elliott's opening remarks set out the scale of the growing global food fraud threat.
Crop photosynthesis performance monitored using invisible light
Scientists hope to use data from the invisible light bounced back by crops to monitor the photosynthetic efficiency of any field across the world to evaluate crop conditions and forecast crop yields on a global scale in real time.
UK farmers given ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity to shape future
A Government consultation, ‘Health and Harmony: The Future for Food, Farming and the Environment in a Green Brexit’, launched this week, has been welcomed by the Food and Drink Federation as a first step in highlighting some of the challenges the food sector faces.
Introducing Anna Lambert, Editor of New Food
New Food are pleased to welcome Anna to the team...
Charity claims milk formula companies are violating aggressive marketing code
Among the accusations Save the Children has levelled at baby formula suppliers is the suggestion that some had representatives visit and give presents to doctors.
2 Sisters CEO and co-founder quits for role in parent company
After 25 years at the helm of 2 Sisters Food Group, Ranjit Singh Boparan has announced he is leaving his position as CEO to take up a new one at the top of the chicken supplier's parent company.
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.
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.
