Big win for UK farmers
The Government will establish a Trade and Agriculture Commission to help advise on agricultural trade policy and apply safeguards in UK trade deals.
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Precise fertiliser and water management with a mobile app
The Hydraulics and Irrigation research team at the University of Cordoba has created a mobile app that accurately controls levels of fertilisers and water on crops.
More light shed on waterhemp
Researchers discover more about the weed that threatens corn and soybean production, but say we must rethink how we manage waterhemp in the long-term.
Farmers: watch out for lead poisoning, says Food Standards Scotland
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is highlighting the risks of lead sources on farms, after reports to its Scottish Food Crime and Incidents Unit (SFCIU) in the last three months have already surpassed the whole of the last recording year.
Organic food and drink thrives in lockdown
The demand for organic has reached a three-year high, according to the Soil Association.
Recall roundup: Contaminated chicken and mislabelled ice cream, plus more…
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to labelling errors, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
After several Salmonella outbreaks, FDA calls on papaya industry to be extra vigilant
With the 2020 growing season upon us, a second letter to papaya growers, harvesters, packers, distributors, exporters, importers and retailers has been issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Are changes to EU alcohol taxes unfair?
The preliminary adoption of the revised EU excise structurers Directive means the structural discrimination between different alcoholic beverage categories will further widen, argues SpiritsEUROPE’s Director General.
Lack of food security results in disabled man’s death
Charities say that disabled man starved to death as he was unable to access food supplies.
Omnichannel grocery shoppers say transparency is essential
A new report that examines consumer shopping habits has revealed a lack of trust in food and beverage brands and Government institutions, and also reveals what transparency means to today’s consumers.
NDC Technologies’ Products Are in the Fight Against COVID-19
NDC Technologies, a leading global provider of intelligent, connected measurement and control solutions, is deemed an “essential business” and plays a vital role in enabling its customers to produce the necessary goods used in the fight against COVID-19.
See What’s In Your Food
How efficient is your workflow when it comes to food samples? Are you sure you're seeing everything your sample has to offer?
FDA adds further security measure to food export certificates
The US Food and Drug Administration has added QR codes to certain export certifications for food.
Achieving successful CBD approval – help is here
The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (The ACI) announces CBD Safety Study Consortium which will generate data to assess the safety of CBD.
Link between good vitamin K status and COVID-19 recovery could drive prune sales
Prunes have seen a rise in exports globally and the California Prune Board are hopeful a recent study could push demand even higher.
