Shigella-infected shawarma leads to fatality in India
Shawarma dishes, found to contain Shigella bacteria, have led to death, hospitalisations and arrests in the state of Kerala in India.
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Getting to grips with global acute hunger crises
Identifying the root of a problem such as acute hunger is particularly difficult when drivers are systemic, but the Global Network Against Food Crises is attempting just that, courtesy of its latest report.
Beef farmers looking for alternative feed methods as production costs soar
Amid soaring food costs and an international fertiliser shortage, meat producers are looking for alternative ways to rear their cattle and keep product in consumer shopping baskets.
WHO report takes formula milk producers to task
The WHO has blasted formula milk retailers for employing marketing tactics which it says “blatantly” breaches an international code developed in the 1980s.
Elopak and GLS form a new company
Elopak and GLS Group have announced a joint venture in the hopes of expanding into new territories and increasing sustainability efforts.
Call for mandatory salt reduction targets
“It’s time to make salt reduction targets mandatory”, health professionals and charities tell the UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, in a letter.
Why Kellogg’s is not happy with HFSS regulations
Kellogg's is challenging the UK Government over upcoming HFSS regulations which would limit where some of its most popular cereals can be displayed in shops - and it's all to do with added milk...
Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from the UK, US and Canada
This week’s recall roundup includes vegan truffles being taken off the marketplace due to undeclared milk and fish sandwiches that contain a potential choking hazard.
Upcycling certification looks to conquer Canada
The “world’s first and only certification for upcycled ingredients and products” expands into Canada after US success.
Eco-friendly coffee cups? Yes please!
Costa Coffee has announced its latest sustainability initiative: recyclable fibre coffee cup lids which the company claim has a 50 percent reduction in carbon footprint compared to its current lids.
Spirulina smoked salmon, anyone?
IFF and Algaecore Technologies LTD have teamed up to create a vegan smoked salmon alternative consisting of one ingredient.
Breakfast cereal market soaring
The breakfast cereal market size is estimated to be worth $50.7 billion by 2030, as sales continue to rise post-pandemic, driven by a rising demand for convenient, ready-to-eat options.
Richer countries must reduce meat consumption, claims new study
Meat consumption must fall by “at least 75 percent”, according to a new report from Germany researchers of the University of Bonn, with richer countries limiting their intake more than others.
Planet-friendly packaging
A team of researchers seek to create an alternative, greener packaging material that helps certain food and beverages last longer.
Is the food sector overruling important human instincts?
A new research study suggests that humans possess surprising nutritional intelligence that influences our eating habits...but is the modern food sector making us turn away from our instincts?
