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.
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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).
Canada–US Free Trade Agreement increased calorie intake in Canada
A new study indicates changes in the Canadian diet corresponded with increased US exports and investment in the Canadian food and beverage sector.
Online supermarket reveals near-zero food waste figures
With 7.3 million tonnes of food and drink wasted in the UK every year, supermarkets are occasionally hesitant to reveal their food waste figures, but Ocado's business model has meant that it stands out from the crowd.
Scotch beef DNA traceability feasibility study commissioned
A study to look at the feasibility of introducing DNA traceability as an additional measure to guarantee the authenticity of Scotch Beef PGI, is being commissioned by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).
European Council approves Brexit future relationship negotiation guidelines
The European Council took just minutes to approve guidelines for how it will approach negotiations over the future relationship with the UK, including trade.
WHO reaches out to 16 African nations over listeriosis outbreak
The World Health Organization(WHO) has said it will support 16 African nations after the listeriosis outbreak that started in South Africa in 2017 started threatening other countries on the continent.
Neogen’s Listeria Right Now™ wins CFIA innovation award
Neogen’s revolutionary Listeria Right Now™ environmental pathogen detection system has won a 2018 CFIA innovation trophy...
HelloFresh SE acquires Green Chef
“Our customers are at the centre of our thinking when it comes to offering great dinner experiences. Green Chef has a groundbreaking approach to its organic menus and will be the perfect addition to HelloFresh’s meal plans,” said Tobias Hartmann, President for North America at HelloFresh. “HelloFresh will now offer…
Report warns of cancer risk from chemicals used in processed meat
Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have found that nitrates used in the curing process for processed meats can produce chemicals that cause an increased risk of colorectal cancer.
Winemaking waste gets afterlife preserving foods
The process of making wine wastes around a quarter of the grape, discarding stalks, seeds and skins to landfill. Now researchers have found a way to repurpose that once useless residue.
WHO supports 16 African nations in the wake of listeriosis outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) is providing support to 16 African nations in a bid to ensure preparedness and swift response in the wake of the a listeriosis outbreak that started in South Africa in 2017 but is now threatening other countries on the continent.
Starbucks invests $10million to create new, sustainable cup
Starbucks has announced that it is committing $10M in partnership with Closed Loop Partners, a company that promotes sustainable consumer goods and recycling, to support the NextGen Cup Challenge. This aims to bring a fully recyclable and compostable cup to the market within three years in response to the environmental problems…
