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UK exports to EU down nearly 50 percent says FDF
The FDF’s Q1 Trade Snapshot has revealed a significant decline in EU export and imports, with exports falling by £2 billion compared to the same period in 2019.
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Small fisheries pose biggest bycatch threat to dolphins says new study
The scientists behind the study do however acknowledge that this is not an easy issue for the fishing industry to fix, and have recognised that conservations efforts must be “realistic”.
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Australian trade deal spells good news for whisky with UK farmers worried
The trade deal has been welcomed by the Scotch Whisky Association, but the NFU has its doubts over whether the pact can uphold UK animal welfare standards sufficiently.
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Vigilance needed to prevent aflatoxin M1 contamination in milk
Claire Milligan of R-Biopharm Rhone examines the issue of aflatoxin M1 in milk and dairy products, and explains why it’s a problem that has not yet been solved by the food industry despite being around for a while.
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Dragon fruit – a majestic appearance and health benefits to match
Introducing the eye catching dragon fruit - a delight to our senses and health alike, as Tania Dey explains.
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Beverage market expected to grow with cans on the rise
The canned beverage market is expected to grow significantly in the years to 2028, while the functional beverage market is also slated to increase in size.
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The Australian trade deal could crush UK farming sector
This week, Chris Elliott looks at the pending trade deal with Australia and warns that the UK’s farming sector might well be the sacrificial lamb, as he fears promises will be broken.
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Kerry announce new headquarters in Brisbane
Kerry’s new headquarters in Brisbane will bring end-to-end food innovation under one roof, which the manufacturer hopes will reduce time to market for new products.
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Overfishing spells trouble for the Japanese seafood sector
Despite growing profits and rising share prices, Japanese seafood companies are less financially healthy than they seem. To avoid suffering the impact of overfishing and maintain growth, they must switch to sustainable strategies, writes François Mosnier, Financial Research Analyst at Planet Tracker.
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Givaudan and Bühler unveil Protein Innovation Centre
The new Protein Innovation Centre in Singapore will welcome start-ups and university researchers from across the region to develop plant-based food solutions.
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Myth Breakers – spicy food helps prevent foodborne illness
In a new series, New Food takes a look at some of the more well-known myths around food and subject them to scientific rigour. In this instalment, Lindell Bromham examines the link between spicy food and foodborne illnesses.
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Scientists discover new natural blue food colouring from red cabbage
Researchers searched millions of enzymes to find the right one to produce the natural colouring, which originates from red cabbage.
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Japanese consumers more concerned by GE livestock than vegetables
The study also found that the way in which the topic of gene editing is presented to consumers can have an impact on their response.
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Brazilians beat Brits when it comes to adopting healthy eating habits
Respondents from both countries are reducing their carb consumption in a trend seen across five surveyed nations, as low-carb and keto diets gain popularity.
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Vibrio infection linked to mussel illnesses in New Zealand
Two people have reportedly fallen ill after being infected with Vibrio parahaemolyticus in New Zealand, with authorities in the country urging consumers to cook mussels thoroughly.
