World food prices continued rising in December 2019 to highest since 2014
The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Food Price Index hits its highest level in five years amid strong biofuel demand for palm oil and sugarcane.
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Chromatography data system software improves efficiency and compatibility across the latest analytical instruments
Thermo Fisher Scientific and Agilent Technologies have renewed their commitment to third-party instrument control, maximising usability in modern chromatography software solutions.
Report reveals UK consumers’ views on current food safety standards
The Lloyd's Register report, compiled from online research of 1,000 UK consumers in August 2019, claims that one in three UK shoppers are questioning the safety of their food.
Recall roundup: pesto, vegetable gyozas and sandwiches
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.
EFSA identifies welfare issues with EU farmed rabbits
Rabbits are said to be the second most farmed species in the EU, and although there are rules stipulating standards for the protection of farmed animals, including rabbits, there is no species-specific legislation protecting the welfare of farmed rabbits in the EU.
Action on Salt survey finds “inconceivable” salt levels in bacon products
The survey reportedly found that 86 percent of the tested bacon products contained salt levels equal to or greater than levels found in seawater.
Plastic ban could be further damaging to the environment, says report
More than two years on from the release of Blue Planet II, relatively little has changed, according to the charity Green Alliance. Supermarkets are still putting the equivalent of 900 pieces of single use plastic on the shelf for every person living in the UK each year...
UK could introduce food tarrifs for countries with lower safety standards
The Guardian reported that Environment Secretary, Theresa Villiers, said that for a country such as the UK to insist on being able to maintain its own high standards on environmental protections would be legal under WTO rules.
Global food and beverage trends report points to new growth drivers
Leatherhead Food Research's annual trend report notes a shift towards consumer and technical expertise driving innovation and development, rather than simply supporting or validating it.
UK food and drink sector grows despite uncertainties, states report
According to the report by Make UK and Santander, the food and drink sector is worth 15.9 percent of total manufacturing GVA with sales in 2018 of £85.6 billion, an increase of 7.6 percent since 2016.
ValidCare predicts top 10 2020 trends of US hemp-derived CBD industry
Patrick McCarthy, CEO of ValidCare, the market intelligence and research platform, has made 10 predictions for the US hemp-derived CBD industry for 2020 and beyond, which include an increase in demand for traceability, more use of products by the elderly and tighter certification.
App aims to improve traceability and understanding of coffee supply chain
Developed with companies across the globe, Farmer Connect is said to be a traceability platform powered by IBM Blockchain designed to help increase traceability, efficiency and fairness in the coffee supply chain.
Survey suggests public concerns remain over safety of GM foods
The research into public perceptions of GM foods found that 52 percent of respondents would be less likely to consume a product if they found out it had been genetically modified.
Pret A Manger pleads not guilty after severe allergy complaint
Bristol Crown Court reportedly heard a customer suffered a severe allergic reaction to sesame in a curried chickpea and mango sandwich on 26 November 2017.
Shutdown of coal-fired plants improves nationwide crop yield, study finds
While the shift from coal to natural gas has reduced carbon dioxide emissions overall, it has also reportedly changed local pollution levels at hundreds of areas around the country, improving human health and increasing crop yields.
