Verifying organic produce
A European project is leading the way in strengthening consumer trust in organic, with the creation of an intuitive system that will see better transparency within organic supply chains.
List view / Grid view
News
Study into disease-resistant gene could help tackle food insecurity
An insightful investigation into plant disease resistance gene function and evolution may help guard against devastating crop diseases such as stem rust.
Pig guts fly as brawl over US meat imports erupts in Taiwanese parliament
Safety concerns over US meat, due to the presence of ractopamine used by some US farmers, were expressed vividly in parliament.
Cannabis reforms offer hope to CBD manufacturers around the world
Decisions by the UN and the European Commission to rehabilitate cannabis and cannabidiol could mean looser regulation for CBD products in countries across the world.
Kent factory workers to get full sick pay after COVID-19 deaths
Workers at the factory in Dover will now be paid in full for any time off due to COVID-19, after the GMB Union reported 99 cases at the salad plant.
FSA Chief issues rallying call to food industry to change
In a recent speech, FSA Chief Executive Emily Miles paid tribute to the food industry for coping with demand during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, but stressed that now is the time for change.
No-Deal Brexit will drive up fruit and vegetable prices, says new analysis
The analysis suggests that prices of fruits such as tomatoes could increase by as much as nine percent in the event of a No-Deal Brexit next month.
Wahaca brings its menu to life with AR technology
Mexican restaurant group Wahaca intends to make its menus interactive by projecting digital information, such as allergens and sustainability details, through the use of AR.
Scientists develop ‘ink’ to produce food via 3D printing
New methods of producing the modified starch, or the 'ink' for 3D food printing, could make the process achievable on a mass scale.
Think tank says global panel is needed to hit UN’s sustainability goals
"There is no alternative to sustainability," says Barilla Foundation Chief Executive, Guido Barilla.
The delicate nitrogen balance behind Californian almond production
With 80 percent of the world's almonds grown in California, it's essential that farming methods there are sustainable. Soil scientist Sat Darshan Khalsa and his team have studied ways farmers can ensure their production methods aren't costing the earth.
Could an apple a day keep heart disease away?
According to British Apples and Pears, the amount of fibre apples contain means they fill you up for longer, while new research suggests they might also help reduce blood pressure.
Recall Roundup: Salmonella, Listeria, and foreign objects…
New Food’s global roundup of product recalls includes a number of Salmonella alerts as well as undeclared allergens and foreign object contaminations.
PepsiCo commits to 100 percent recycled plastic for its bottles in Europe
The soft drinks giant says that this drive towards recycled plastic will save an estimated 70,000 tonnes of virgin, fossil-fuel based plastic every year.
Tate & Lyle acquire stevia sweetener specialist Sweet Green Fields
The former sugar refiner and now food and beverage ingredient supplier hopes the move will improve its offering of low-sugar products around the world.
