Dietary report reinforces need for increased choline intake
The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) has published its 2020 Scientific Report, which includes concerns about choline deficiency across the US.
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Study findings pave the way for environmentally friendly fungicides
The study has identified a sub class of peptides which inhibit to growth of Botrytis cinerea, a grey mould causing fungus which is said to be a major problem for farmers growing strawberries, grapes, raspberries, tomatoes and lettuce.
Innovative UK agri-tech projects to benefit from £24 million investment
The nine projects to receive funding are applying big data, artificial intelligence and robotics to UK farming, with the aim of establishing a more efficient system of food production that cuts costs and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Supercharged shellfish could be the answer to vitamin deficiency
Cambridge scientists, working with seafood manufacturers, have developed a microencapsulation technology to supercharge shellfish and optimise nutrient content for human consumption.
Report identifies “hotspot countries” heading for COVID-19 food crises
FAO and WFP have collaborated on an analysis of countries which could be part of the "worst food crisis in generations".
European dairy sector defends Single Market principle
Members of the European Dairy Association have argued that Mandatory National Origin Labelling for milk and milk products will jeopardise the success of the dairy sector.
Agrifood projects awarded €6.17 million by EIT COVID-19 Innovation Fund
The COVID-19 Rapid Response Call for Innovation was launched in May 2020 to find solutions to COVID-19 challenges being experienced in the agrifood sector, and the initiatives have now been selected.
Study reveals scale of illegal soy and beef exports from Brazil to EU
A peer-reviewed report has revealed that large quantities of head and up to one-fifth of Brazil's surging soy exports to the European Union are tainted by illegal deforestation.
Animal farming “single most risky human behaviour,” warns ProVeg report
The report has called for urgent changes to the global food system in order to prevent future outbreaks such as COVID-19.
Individual dies from paralytic shellfish poisoning in Alaska
This is the first known paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) fatality in Alaska since 2010, and officials have warned that non-commercial harvesting of shellfish can be dangerous and should be avoided.
Researchers develop surface coating to reduce food contamination risk
University of Missouri researchers have developed a durable coating for food-contact surfaces which they say could be used to reduce pathogenic contamination in food processing plants, and potentially aid in slowing the spread of COVID-19.
UF Food Systems Institute created to address food production challenges
The goal of the Food Systems Institute is to bring researchers together to find solutions to problems such as hunger, food waste, productivity and global food affordability.
FSMA Intentional Adulteration Rule inspections to begin in March 2021
Once inspections for small businesses begin in March 2021, the FDA will perform "quick checks” during regularly scheduled food safety inspections to identify potential breaches of the Intentional Adulteration rule.
Study lays out future steps to optimise vertical farming
The interdisciplinary study combining biology and engineering set out steps towards accelerating the growth of this branch of precision agriculture, including the use of aeroponics which uses nutrient-enriched aerosols in place of soil.
Only a third of paediatricians follow full peanut allergy guidelines, study finds
Surveyed paediatricians cited lack of clinic time, worries about the newness of the 2017 guidelines and parental fear as barriers to full guideline implementation.
