FSA board asks ‘do we need to reform current food standards?’
New Food's Editor gives her overview of the latest (17 June 2020) Food Standards Agency (FSA) board meeting.
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Two pesticides found to shorten bee’s lifespan
A study has revealed the harmful effects two widely available pesticides, Transform and Sivanto, can have on honeybees.
A drug which could prevent anaphylaxis
Northwestern researchers believe BTK inhibitors hold hope for those with severe allergies, as they investigate the possibility of a preventative treatment for anaphylaxis.
Longer lasting fresh fruit and vegetables
Eggs destined for landfill can be used as a base for an inexpensive coating to protect fruit and vegetables, Rice University researchers say.
Pandemic chaos for US meat industry
The global meat industry, which has been regarded as a COVID-19 hotspot, has been heavily affected by the pandemic and lockdowns, but nowhere more so than the US.
Lawsuit filed against American bakery company
US law firm, Marler Clark, is representing two victims of the 2018 E. coli romaine lettuce outbreak.
The new normal for supply chains
Professor Chris Elliott ponders on the future of food and drink supply chains as the world eases back into a sense of a normality.
Historical discovery reveals when humans started eating corn
In an a-maizing discovery, UNM researchers find out more about the diets of Mesoamerica and when corn became popularised.
Don’t stop UK food voucher scheme, pleads Marcus Rashford
As more than 200,000 children skip meals because their family could not access sufficient food during lockdown*, footballer Marcus Rashford urges UK Government to rethink its stop to UK food voucher relief.
Recall roundup: ground beef, choking hazards, undeclared milk and more.
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
New discovery in plant cell operations could be key to better crops
A team of researchers believe aquaporins (AQPs) hold the answer to bigger crop yields and more resilient farming assets.
Scotland pauses ban on junk food promotions
A bill which intended to place restrictions on junk food promotions in Scotland has been paused due coronavirus.
FSAI cracks down on illegal food operations
Chief Executive of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, expresses concerns over illegal food business operators looking to take advantage in pandemic.
Unilever settles on single UK HQ
In an unexpected U-turn, Unilever has announced the unification of its legal structure, with single UK-based HQ.
Seafood restaurant owners receive hefty sentence of 1,446 years in jail
The restaurant owners say they were unable to keep up with demand for their online promotion, resulting in guilty ruling of fraud from court in Thailand.
