Using Raman to identify the adulteration of coconut water
16 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
Due to the recent surge in popularity, coconut water is prone to adulteration, especially as demand seems to be higher than supply.
List view / Grid view
Agriculture & Fresh Produce
Oil palm plantations: a threat to the environment?
16 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
As demand continues to increase, many predict expansion will occur in Africa, where habitats of many species, such as primates, are at risk.
Blocking the sun will not prevent crop damage from global warming
14 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
"It's a bit like performing an experimental surgery; the side-effects of treatment appear to be as bad as the illness."
Global sales of UK food and drink reach record high
13 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
With businesses selling their products to over 200 global markets, UK food and drink has shown a clear global desire for British taste, along with the high quality and standards met in the UK.
NFU warns Britain could run out of food after a hard Brexit
9 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
The report suggests that, should the nation be fed solely on British food from the beginning of the year, supplies would run bare by the 7th August.
‘Payment by Results’ pilot scheme given green light
7 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
“I am delighted to extend this scheme and look forward to seeing further evidence of its success as we plan for our future outside the EU," said Michael Gove.
European Commission offers support to European farmers facing drought
3 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
The two measures described are part of the plan to aid farmers in feeding and taking care of their livestock, and with the production of crops.
£3 million invested to help UK farmers reduce ammonia emissions
1 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
DEFRA has issued the guidance and has provided a package of financial and technical advice to help farmers reduce emissions.
Oil coating prevents bacterial growth on processing equipment
30 July 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
The team found that the cooking oil coating resulted in a 1000x reduction in bacterial levels inside the industrial machines tested.
European salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers hits UK hardest
27 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Authorities say there will likely be a resurgence of cases in early 2019.
Crops obtained by mutagenesis are GMOs, court rules
27 July 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
Mutagenesis is the process by which the genetic information of an organism is changed, without the insertion of foreign DNA.
Pesticide levels in EU food remain steady
26 July 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
The report shared results of the 84,657 samples analysed for 791 pesticides, with 96 per cent of the samples being within legal limits.
USDA to give $12 billion to farmers affected by ‘unfair retaliation tariffs’
25 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The Trump Administration's multi-billion buffer was announced just hours before European Commission President Jean-Claude Junker touched down in Washington to address increasingly hostile trading relations between the bloc and the USA.
Four academics warn of threat to food security posed by no-deal Brexit
24 July 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
The authors of a new report have called on the Government to publish a proposed migration policy that takes into account the impact EU citizens have on the quantity and quality of the UK’s food supply and services.
Trade bodies call for ‘critical’ Welsh red meat industry to be recognised
24 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Two trade bodies have urged the Welsh Government to ensure the importance of red meat production in Wales is recognised in future agricultural policy.
Follow: