Has COVID-19 impacted the way consumers think about packaging?
A global consumer survey points towards a shift in consumer priorities when it comes to food packaging.
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Scientists identify and reconstitute two lost Holstein cattle lines
Research in the Journal of Dairy Science has highlighted efforts to increase genetic diversity in dairy cattle.
Frozen food demand will continue beyond the pandemic, suggests survey
A consumer study, commissioned by the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), has found that the surge in demand for frozen food is due to returning buyers as well as first-time buyers.
Recall roundup: Calippo ice lollys, Morrisons living herbs and sauce
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.
“Critical need” to understand impact of COVID-19 in livestock
There is a “critical need” to better understand how COVID-19 infects certain animal species, the possibility of transmission, and how this could impact food security and the economy, according to authors of a new scientific paper.
Innova report reveals 2020’s top 10 flavour trends
The report suggested that storytelling is becoming increasingly important for consumers' flavour choices, with surveys highlighting that this is influencing purchasing decisions more and more.
Scientists develop ‘greener’ way to extract chitin from prawn shells
Chitin serves a wide variety of uses in the food industry, such as food thickeners and stabilisers, and as anti-microbial food packaging.
World food prices continue to drop
The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks international prices of the most commonly-traded food commodities, averaged 165.5 points in April, some 3.4 percent lower than the previous month and three percent lower than April 2019.
Nanobubble discovery could revolutionise brewing industry
The challenge for scientists to date is said to have been the development of easily controlled methods to promote nanobubble formation and nanobubble release.
European project looks to advance insects-as-food market
With current insect demand mainly stemming from migrant communities and niche markets, trade in insects-as-food is limited in Western countries, which the ValuSect consortium hopes to expand.
Report identifies top 25 measures to reduce on-farm emissions
Of the top 25 measures identified by the report, just 15 could reportedly account for as much as 85 percent of the total emissions abatement.
Mexico’s sugary drinks tax has cut consumption after just three years, finds study
Mexico implemented an excise tax of one peso per litre (approximately 10 percent increase in price) on sugar sweetened drinks in January 2014, and this study has revealed downward trends in consumption as a result.
Defra funding scheme launched to support dairy farmers
The new funding aims to support UK dairy farmers who have seen decreased demand for their products since bars, restaurants and cafes closed as part of lockdown measures.
Marketing claims for infant formula should be banned, argue experts
The experts, writing in the BMJ, pointed to “weak scientific evidence” underpinning claims made for infant formula around the world, suggesting that health claim restrictions should be balanced by adequate incentives for manufacturers.
UK dairy industry and government unite to launch consumer campaign
The £1 million promotional campaign taps into the need for personal moments during lockdown – designed to highlight the role fresh milk and dairy plays in these challenging times.
