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Study highlights online orders as new mode of foodborne disease transmission
The investigation, using whole-genome sequencing, traced an outbreak of Salmonella to food ordered online in Shenzhen, China.
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Shenzhen becomes first Chinese city to ban consumption of cats and dogs
In February 2020, following the outbreak of the zoonotic coronavirus (COVID-19), China introduced a law that banned the consumption of wild animals, and Shenzhen has now expanded this to include pets such as cats and dogs.
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USDA and USTR continue progress in US-China trade agreement
The US-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement is said to be favourable to those trading livestock between the two nations.
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Melinjo tree seed extracts may improve obesity and diabetes, study finds
A study has found that Indonesian Melinjo seed extract activates the physiologically beneficial substance adiponectin which improves obesity and diabetes, which the researchers say should be used in more food products and medicines.
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Endangered species found on Hong Kong supermarket shelves
Researchers from the University of Hong Kong discovered that the endangered European eel (Anguilla anguilla) was found in products on 50 percent of surveyed supermarket shelves in Hong Kong.
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China visit postponed by California Prune Board as coronavirus continues
Despite the cancellation of its trip to China as part of the Spring Asia Grower trip in April, the California Prune Board has stated that it remains committed to engaging with the growing Chinese market.
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Has coronavirus caused a surge in the price of food in China?
The National Bureau of Statistics of China has released figures which reveal a surge in the price of food, with indications that coronavirus and African swine fever are amongst the causes.
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GM rice approved in Philippines, but with limited accessibility, says study
Golden Rice is said to reduce Vitamin A deficiency (VAD), but a new study has suggested that those most at risk of VAD do not have sufficient access to the GM crop.
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Punjab Food Authority stops production of fraudulent ketchup factory
The production facility was not only found to be producing ketchup with dangerous ingredients, but also with incorrect labelling and without the appropriate licence.
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Survey reveals expert and public view of gene-edited crops in Japan
The authors conducted experimental web-based surveys to obtain clearer understanding of both experts and public perception of the benefits, risks and value of utilising gene editing technology for the breeding of crops compared to other technologies.
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Palm oil land preparation causes most climate damage, research suggests
Research has found that preparing land for palm oil plantations and the growth of young plants can cause more damage to the environment, emitting double the amount of greenhouse gases than mature plantations.
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Almost half of imported Asian food found with undeclared allergens
When testing 50 packaged foods from six Asian grocery stores in Melbourne, researchers from James Cook University found that 46 percent of them contained undeclared allergens.
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China strengthens food safety violation laws
The regulation allegedly sets out clear regulatory measures to address specific issues, such as prohibiting the use of meetings, lectures and health consultations to carry out false advertising of food.
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Report provides collection rates for PET bottles in Southeast Asia
Five of the six countries studied - Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar and Malaysia - are said to be among the top 10 global contributors to ocean plastic leakage.
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Locusts destroy ‘up to 40 percent of crops’ in Pakistan
Locusts have reportedly ravaged wheat, cotton and vegetable crops in Pakistan in the worst infestation in the country since the 1990s.
