Locusts destroy ‘up to 40 percent of crops’ in Pakistan
Locusts have reportedly ravaged wheat, cotton and vegetable crops in Pakistan in the worst infestation in the country since the 1990s.
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High levels of poisonous substance reportedly found in Kenyan maize flour
It has been reported that numerous brands of maize flour have been taken off supermarket shelves in Kenya due to potentially unsafe levels of the poisonous substance, aflatoxin.
Global consortium launch International Whole Grain Day
A global consortium, known as ‘the Whole Grain initiative’ has launched International Whole Grain Day to raise awareness of whole grain and increase whole grain intake worldwide.
Recall roundup: beef products, yellowfin tuna and fruit cake
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.
Researchers develop “most efficient” method to convert restaurant grease into methane
By adding grease interceptor waste (GIW) in with wastewater sludge, utilities can allegedly produce more methane, designed to make the entire operation more efficient.
Study shows that saffron extract can reduce depression in adults
Pharmactive Biotech Products' saffron extract, Affron, is said to be the only saffron extract clinically studied to lower anxiety and reduce stress in adolescents.
UK food prices predicted to rise as floods ruin crops
Data released by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) said that there is a “great deal of uncertainty” around approximately a tenth of England's potato crop as farmers review the damage of the flooding.
Decline in insect population threatens global food production, says report
A report comissioned by the Wildlife Trusts points out that there is a decline in insect populations due to the over use of insecticides and pesticides, which puts global food production at risk.
China lifts ban on US poultry imports
China banned all US poultry in January 2015 due to an avian influenza outbreak in December 2014, despite the fact that the US has been officially free of the disease since August 2017.
European Commission approves private storage aid for olive oil sector
Good harvests have reportedly created an imbalance between supply and demand on the EU olive oil market, resulting in a fall in prices. In an attempt to re-balance the market, the European Commission has adopted private storage aid for virgin olive oils.
FDA unveils Retail Program Standards and Botanical Safety Consortium
The FDA has issued the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards, which outlines an effective retail food regulatory programme, as well as the convening of the Botanical Safety Consortium, which aims to strengthen the regulation of dietary supplements.
FSA Board announces plans to protect people with food allergies
The Board has stressed its commitment to supporting food businesses to keep consumers safe, and to develop a greater understanding of food allergens through further research, which would make a significant improvement to people’s lives in this area.
Mondelez UK recalls Cadbury product because of undeclared allergen
Mondelez UK is recalling Cadbury Dairy Milk Little Robins from consumers, because some packets allegedly contain the allergen almonds, which are not indicated on the label.
Teenagers needing allergy-related hospital treatment up 65% in UK
In the past five years, the number of teenagers requiring allergy-related hospital treatment has more than doubled, and schools are calling for more refined details of best practices to prevent future cases.
Company produces meat from ‘elements found in the air’
The process is said to use renewable energy and a probiotic production process to convert the elements into a nutrient-rich protein with the same amino acid profile as an animal protein.
