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Vaccine coud keep meat supply chain rolling
The British Meat Processing Association makes its case for meat processing workers to be front of the queue for COVID-19 vaccine.
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Copa-Cogeca praises fruit and veg sector for handling first wave, but Brits still worried
Copa-Cogeca has commended the fruit and vegetable sector for its efforts during the first wave of COVID-19, but a survey has highlighted that the British public aren't convinced the UK food sector can handle a second wave.
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FSA calls for more funding for local authorities to ensure safe food for UK
New Food summaries some of the key points of Emily Miles’ speech at the CIEH food safety conference, which highlighted significant funding challenges for local authorities.
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Championing ethical and sustainable values in hospitality beyond COVID-19
Food businesses must continue to support fundamental ethical principles around planetary health and environmental welfare as they recover from the economic impact of the pandemic, writes Jon Davies, Managing Director of Levy UK + Ireland.
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Tyson Foods enlists experts to advise on COVID-19 safety
The global meat company Tyson Foods has garnered the expertise of five panelists from across the healthcare spectrum to publish a guidance report for the food industry.
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Important updates for retail managers and food employees!
The FDA has revised its Health and Personal Hygiene Handbook to help prevent spread of bacteria and viruses and promote good cleanliness among workers.
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FDF welcomes outcome of the Shortage Occupation List review
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) reflects on the Migration Advisory Committee’s recent update on the Shortage Occupation List (SOL), welcoming acknowledgement of the lack of skilled workers in the UK food industry.
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PepsiCo and USAID partner to empower women in agriculture
USAID and PepsiCo will each invest an initial $5 million to jumpstart the programme, which will support women-owned small- and medium-enterprises to improve the resiliency of rural farming communities in Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.
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Five ways to improve global food systems
A series of “action tracks” led by global experts have been announced as part of 2021's UN Food Systems Summit.
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Brexit issues must be urgently addressed for meat sector, says BMPA
Unless a number of key issues are urgently addressed, £1.2 billion of annual meat exports will be at risk along with thousands of jobs in the meat and livestock sector, according to BMPA.
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Risk assessing new suppliers in the COVID-19 era
Barbara Hirst, Food Safety and Quality Consultant, and Marta Ahijado, Head of Food R&D at RSSL, discuss how risk assessment strategies are being reshaped by the pandemic and why analytical testing is more important than ever.
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Network of AI centres to be built across US to accelerate agrifood research
This national network of Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes is said to represent the nation's most significant federal investment in AI research and workforce development to date.
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There is more change to come for the food sector
In a reflective piece, Gideon Ashworth looks back at the change industry has had to endure and urges professionals to remain focused on the fundamentals of safe, quality and compliant food whilst keeping an eye on the change to come…
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FDA and OSHA publish checklist to assist food industry during COVID-19
The checklist aims to serve as a quick reference to help the food industry assess and react to situations brought on by COVID-19.
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Getting back to business in the ‘new normal’
Michael Jackson, Head of Regulatory Compliance, FSA, tells New Food all about its latest campaign to help businesses get back on their feet.
