Carlsberg forms expansion joint venture with Marston’s PLC
The partnership aims to expand the brewers' beer portfolios, accelerate product innovation and increase distribution reach.
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Parasitic wasp discovery offers chemical-free pest control for crop growers
Researchers have determined that the Microctonus brassicae wasp species, and genetically similar parasitic wasps, could be used in controlled conditions as a biocontrol to protect oilseed rape and other crops from damaging pests.
Consumer groups call for modernisation of USDA poultry safety framework
The organisations claimed that the USDA's safety framework does not reflect up-to-date advances in science and technology, therefore putting consumer health at risk.
FAO calls for joint action to ensure sustainability of tea sector
Marking International Tea Day, FAO led a virtual event attended by tea exporters, producers, experts and advocacy organisations to highlight the need to prioritise the sustainability and prosperity of the tea sector.
Advocacy groups call for standardised advertising of HFSS foods
After complaints about brands advertising unhealthy foods to children during a YouTube exercise video, Action on Salt and Sugar and Children’s Food Campaign have called on all food and beverage companies to refrain from advertising any food or drink high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) before 9pm.
Recall roundup: Magnum ice cream, fish fillets and curry powder
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 EU food policy a “major missed opportunity,” says ProVeg
ProVeg International has claimed that the EU's new Farm to Fork Strategy has ignored the environmental and health impacts of animal farming.
FDA publishes key findings from 2019 leafy green E. coli investigation
The report findings are from a 2019 investigation into the contamination of romaine lettuce with several strains of E. coli O157:H7 which resulted in three outbreaks of foodborne illness traced back to the Salinas Valley growing region in California.
European Commission adopts new Farm to Fork Strategy
Originally scheduled for March 2020, the newly published Farm to Fork Strategy has set out targets designed to ensure a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system, including a 50 percent reduction in the use and risk of pesticides.
Food Authenticity Network launches COVID-19 resource to combat food fraud
The Food Authenticity Network aims to provide information to help businesses secure food supply chains by mitigating food fraud, including fraud mitigation services, guides and reports, access to food authenticity centres and sign-posting to other useful services and resources.
Cargill leverages technology to improve cocoa transparency
Through the Cargill Cocoa Promise, the company uses technologies, such as mobile money, GPS mapping and digital data collection to allow for greater transparency on how cocoa is grown and sourced from farmers.
FSA clarifies CBD novel food application questions
Members from the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI) recently raised questions regarding CBD novel food dossier applications in the UK, and the FSA has now responded to their questions in a Q&A.
Researchers collate best tech solutions to solve food production challenges
In a bid to address the global challenge of food production, researchers have suggested the uptake of a set of technology solutions, including micro-algae, AI, nitrogen-fixating cereals, GMO and insect breeding.
Global F&B conglomerates urge for net-zero COVID-19 recovery
155 companies, including major global food and beverage corporations, have signed a statement as part of the Science Based Targets initiative, urging governments to align COVID-19 recovery plans with the latest climate science.
Combining fish and vegetable production can be profitable, research shows
The research has suggested that efficient use of aquaponics - a system that combines conventional aquaculture with hydroponics - can be both economically and environmentally profitable.
