How is the Californian drought affecting agriculture?
The Californian drought is having damaging effects on the state, including withering essential winter crops, and contributing to food inflation.
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What consumers want from functional beverages
Research from Kerry reveals that while many still view immune health as a top priority, there are new prevalent consumer demands for functional beverages. Find out more here…
Is seaweed safe to eat?
The WHO and FAO have published a report concerning food safety hazards linked with seaweed and aquatic plant consumption.
More Brits than ever are eating expired food
A consumer research report has revealed a rise in the number of Britons eating food past its expiration date.
Food sales in Malawi schools banned amid cholera outbreak
The on-going cholera outbreak in Malawi has seen the Ministry of Health prohibit the sale of food in schools, instead urging parents to make homemade lunches for students.
Microplastics found in breast milk
Researchers are concerned over infant welfare after finding traces of microplastics in human breast milk for the first time ever.
Arkansas finalises cooperative agreement with FSIS
Arkansas has signed a cooperative agreement for the State Meat Inspection Program which should "help prevent supply chain bottlenecks", according to USDA’s Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety.
What do UK consumers think about precision bred food?
A research project by the FSA and FSS has revealed what UK consumers think about precision bred food. Find out more here…
Arla introduces new Sustainability Incentive model
Arla has earmarked up to three eurocent per kilo of milk for farmer’s sustainability activities to reach the 2030 emission reduction target on farms.
One in three people bin a bagful of shopping each week
A WRAP research report reveals that nearly half of respondents throw away as much food or more than they did this time last year.
Recall Roundup: Listeria monocytogenes and undeclared allergens
Get the latest recall news from the UK, US and Canada, including several cases of Listeria monocytogenes and undeclared allergens.
Why are US consumers changing their grocery shopping habits?
MSC reveals that US consumers are altering their diets for environmental reasons, as climate change continues to affect people around the world.
FDA extends infant formula enforcement discretion timelines
Following shortages of infant formula, the FDA has extended the deadline on its "enforcement discretion" for some formulas to remain on the market.
Quality Street to introduce recyclable paper wrapper
Nestlé has announced that Quality Street will move to recyclable FSC-Certified paper packaging worldwide, whilst KitKat will launch wrappers made with 80 percent recycled plastic.
Record avian flu epidemic forces 48 million birds to be culled
In the last year, a record 48 million birds have been culled due to the avian flu outbreak in the UK and EU.
