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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Farmers can be “architects” of sustainable land management, says report
As part of its ongoing work to support the transition to plant-based agriculture, a new report from the Vegan Society offers advice to farmers and landowners on how to more sustainably manage their land.
£10 million programme launched to help UK distilleries go green
The Green Distilleries programme aims to address decarbonisation in the spirits sector by accelerating the development of low carbon fuel switching solutions.
Study urges farmers and consumers to consider alternatives to soya
The study authors stressed that using soya for livestock feed and dairy-alternative beverages is more damaging to the environment than traditional grass-fed cows and milk beverages.
Study reveals “critical insights” to increase milk consumption among children
Milk consumption among children has been declining for decades, which could have long-term implications for health, according to the study authors.
Researchers combine chocolate with waste products to boost health profile
Researchers from USDA's ARS have been investigating methods to combine chocolate with peanut skins, coffee grounds, discarded tea leaves and other food scraps as a way to boost milk chocolate's health properties.
Global food giants join Coalition of Action on Food Waste
The Coalition, which includes retailers and manufacturers such as Nestlé, Tesco, Walmart and General Mills, aims to halve per capita global food loss at the retailer and consumer levels.
Food safety model could apply to pandemic management
The model consists of 10 strategies to successfully manage a food safety incident, which the model developers say are applicable to pandemic management.
Dairy permeate meets global industry and consumer demand, data reveals
New product tracking data has revealed sharp growth trajectory for dairy permeate as a versatile, multifunctional ingredient in various global markets.
Scottish poultry facility closed with “immediate effect” due to COVID cluster
2 Sisters said the temporary move was "the responsible action to take" in order to prevent further transmission.
Food Security Council established in Michigan
After COVID-19 magnified food insecurity in Michigan, the newly established Council will see representatives from health care, agriculture, education, business and nonprofits share analysis and solutions.
European dairy industry calls for “pragmatism” in Brexit negotiations
The organisation has urged that the EU internal dairy market is preserved and protected, while both parties acknowledge that the UK needs its room to manoeuvre.
New sampling methods used in US Cyclospora outbreak investigation
As of 14 August 2020, a total of 690 Cyclospora cayetanensis illness cases have been reported across 13 states.
EFSA assesses health risk of natural compound found in potatoes
Upon request of the European Commission, EFSA has assessed the health risks associated with glycoalkaloids (GAs) in the Solanaceae family of plants.
Cannabis edibles leave several children in hospital
Health Canada issues a warning to consumers about cannabis edibles, including how to recognise legitimate products and safe storage, after several children accidentally ingested illegal products.
