First cumulative pesticide risk reports published by EFSA
The overall conclusion of the reports is that consumer risk is below the threshold that triggers regulatory action.
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UK food prices remain low, despite rising costs, BRC reveals
The British Retail Consortium has released figures showing how COVID-19 has influenced food prices and costs in the UK, revealing that some categories have seen the highest rate of inflation since April 2019.
Segmentation of sports nutrition driven by new consumer demands
There are said to be three particularly strong development trends at present: the provision of plant-powered products; clean label innovation; and greater personalisation.
Climate change will expose agricultural workers to unsafe conditions, warns study
The study has also suggested different strategies the industry could adopt to protect workers' health from these changes.
Trump signs executive order to keep meat plants open during pandemic
The move, intended to prevent shortages and disruptions to the supply chain, comes as approximately 3,300 US meat plant workers have tested positive for the virus and 20 have died.
Human milk oligosaccharides, a success story
Jennewein Biotechnolgie produces human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), which are functional sugars.
We urgently need a new social discourse on breeding technologies, says expert
An Agricultural Economist Professor has argued that fears about plant breeding technologies could be resolved through clearer discourse at an authority level.
Scientists use bacteria to increase crop yield in salty soil
Soil salinity is increasing across the globe, which not only reduces water uptake for crops but can often create a nutrient imbalance that decreases plant growth and yield.
European spirits sector joins Close the Glass Loop initiative
spiritsEUROPE companies and national association members will cooperate with the national glass value chains across Europe to improve the collection and recycling of glass packaging.
General Mills commits to 100 percent renewable electricity globally by 2030
To achieve this goal, the company is investing in renewable energy efforts to support the company’s environmental objectives.
New DNA test could improve tracking of Salmonella outbreaks
The test may rapidly and sensitively distinguish subtypes of Salmonella, making its origin easier to track, the Journal of Molecular Diagnostics has reported.
Pea, canola, oat and chickpea plant proteins poised for rapid growth
Analysis form Lux Research has suggested that traditional crops harvested for plant protein benefits - such as soy, wheat, and rice - will be replaced by "up-and-comers" such as pea, canola, oat and chickpea.
The FSA has failed to support CBD industry during COVID-19, claims CTA
The Association argued that the FSA has failed to acknowledge that most CTA members have continued to trade to the general public with highly discounted cannabinoid preparations in order to maintain the health and wellbeing of the population.
Investors at risk as food retailers fail to disclose food waste emissions, says report
Think tank Planet Tracker has argued that failure to disclose food loss and waste-related emissions exposes investors to financial risk.
Acceptance of cultured meat increases with information
As an emerging food technology, one of the main challenges cultured meat faces is said to be consumer acceptance, which this study suggests is combated through providing sufficient information.
