Plant pandemic could threaten global wheat crops, scientists claim
Using genomic surveillance, scientists have unearthed a pandemic clonal lineage of the wheat blast fungus and say that it "could contribute to total crop failure".
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“Fight Hunger. Spark Change” back for 10th annual campaign
Assisting Feeding America, Walmart and Sam’s Clubs are launching “Fight Hunger. Spark Change”, a campaign fighting food insecurity, for the tenth time.
Tesco launches “fully circular” ready meal packaging initiative
In collaboration with Faerch Group, Tesco has launched a ready meal initiative that recycles use plastic food trays back into packaging.
Purdue receives two $1 million USDA sustainable agriculture grants
The USDA has allocated two separate grants of $1 million to Purdue University as part of two projects to enhance sustainable agricultural systems.
Recall Roundup: Listeria monocytogenes and undeclared allergens
Read this week’s recall roundup to find out about recalls in the UK and US including goats cheese being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Scientists make advancements in engineering crop research
Researchers have made “significant advances” towards understanding why certain crops are better at generating a higher yield than others.
How much has the war in Ukraine cost the world in grain exports?
A study has found that disruptions in exports of grains from Ukraine and Russia cost the world’s economy more than $1.6 billion during the first year of war.
UK and EU to open doors for Malaysian insect producer
The Ministry of Agriculture has granted Nutrition Technologies permission to export its insect meal and oil from Malaysia into EU and UK markets.
Hellmann’s to provide free food parcels during Ramadan
Partnering with UK charity Human Appeal, Hellmann’s is launching “Iftar for All” to provide free food parcels during Ramadan.
Can living with pets prevent children developing food allergies?
According to a new study, living with pet cats or dogs is associated with fewer food allergies in young children.
“Nobody should be complacent” as meat investigation continues
As a live investigation continues into “alleged food fraud”, Nick Allen from the BMPA explains why it is important for the industry to place a greater emphasis on "prevention rather than prosecution".
Tesco now stocks UK’s only licenced CBD grower and producer
CBD oil producer Jersey Hemp, the only company with a licence to grow hemp for flower and extract CBD in the British Isles, is now available in Tesco.
Researchers create sensor to detect pesticides in food
A team of scientists have created a paper-based sensor that can reportedly detect the presence of pesticides in food “quickly and cheaply”.
Aldi to donate up to 400,000 meals during Easter holidays
In a bid to support charities, community groups and food banks, Aldi has said that it will be donating up to 400,000 meals across the Easter holidays.
Recall Roundup: Microbial contamination and undeclared allergens
This week, New Food looks at what food products have been recalled in the US and Canada, including a recall due to the presence of a "dangerous" bacteria in hot sauce.
