“Brexit bonus” as UK food and drink exports top £22 billion in 2017
Scotch whisky, salmon and chocolate are big hitters in the growing overseas market place according to 2017's UK Government figures.
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Two meat producers issue voluntary recalls after unannounced FSA inspections
Both meat producers emphasised the voluntary nature of their recalls after the FSA's inspections, saying the measures were 'precautionary'.
Nestlé to work with biotech firm on ‘bioactive peptides’ through AI
Details are sparse on the research collaboration between food and drink giant Nestlé and a digital biotech company based in Ireland.
University Caterers Organisation’s food and drink trends for Q1 2018
A ten per cent rise in tea prices, 8p on can of Pepsi and gin prices rise in line with demand for ‘premium’, as UK gin sales top £1 billion in Q1 of 2018, finds new analysis.
British food system in a ‘vulnerable’ state, Lords committee hears
Leading figures in the UK's food and drink sector raised their concerns about the impact Brexit could have on the country's food system.
UK minister announces £60 million farm equipment fund
A new £60m grants scheme where farmers can bid for cash to buy new farm equipment has been announced at a show dedicated to agri-tech.
Media literacy can weaken the impact of sugary drink advertising
A study which used an emerging form of nutritional education coupled with media production has shown that adults can become more savvy to advertising messages.
Irish authority warns against ‘food intolerance test’ products
After noting the prevalence of food intolerance testing kits on the Irish market, issued by pharmacies and nutritional centres as well as online, the Health Products Regulatory Authority has warned that such a method of diagnosis have no scientific validity.
“World’s safest” marking system could be on the market within a year
Unhackable, random markings on a digital key have been developed by university researchers to fight against pirated products.
Vitamin A in cattle fodder might protect infants against cow’s milk allergy
A metabolite of vitamin A has been shown to prevent the reaction to beta-lactoglobulin responsible for cow's milk allergy.
EFSA’s Advisory Forum calls for more investment in food safety research
After meeting in the Netherlands today, the EFSA and the EFSA's Advisory Board have issued a joint statement calling for more public investment in food safety research, including the formation of strategic partnerships such as European Joint Programmes and European Research Infrastructure Consortia (ERICs).
Animal wellbeing centre of antimicrobial resistance study
Can improved animal wellbeing lead to lower amounts of antibiotics being administered and fight antimicrobial resistance? A new study hopes to find out.
Project to bring robotics and automation into raw materials handling
A joint university-food industry project has set out to tackle the costly and labour-intensive area of raw material handling, weighing and preparation through automation and robotics.
Lactalis site salmonella strain linked to outbreak 10 years ago
The CEO of Lactalis has said that he "cannot rule out" the possibility that babies have consumed salmonella-contaminated milk from his company's Craon site between 2005 and last year.
Scotch whisky trademark renewed in China
Among the raft of trade announcements that emerged from UK Prime Minister Theresa May's China trip comes the news that Scotch whisky has had its trademark renewed, protecting sales in the world's largest spirit market.
