More deaths reported in Spain’s listeria outbreak
A third death has been reported in Spain's biggest listeria outbreak which has seen 200 cases of infection reported so far.
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A new way to identify Norovirus in food
A Finnish researcher has suggested a new method for rapid detection of human noroviruses (HuNoVs) in food.
Hydrogen powered gin to be explored
Sustainable gin could become a reality after project receives funding to investigate potential conversion of distillery.
Biosensor can identify small presence of Salmonella in mere hours
Researchers from the University of Missouri (MU) have developed a technology which could help food producers to detect Salmonella in raw and ready-to-eat foodstuffs.
Tax on high sugar snacks could reduce obesity, report reveals
Obesity rates are on the rise, but research suggests a sugar tax could offer a solution.
Global agenda issued to halve food loss and waste by 2030
The WRI proposes a global action agenda to successfully meet the United Nations’ call to halve food loss and waste by 2030.
Scottish government announces plans to reduce unhealthy eating
Nicola Sturgeon’s move to restrict HFSS foodstuffs has been welcomed by most, but FDF Scotland warms it may cause issues.
New range of organic soy isoflavones launched
A new range of Organic SoyLife Complex soy isoflavones is being released to fulfill demand for organic products.
BRC rejects Gove’s claims of no fresh food shortages come no-deal Brexit
Michael Gove, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, has said that there will be “no shortages of fresh food” in the result of a no-deal Brexit.
Cell-based/cultured meat, poultry and seafood alliance formed
Companies looking to bring cell-based/cultured meat, poultry and seafood to restaurants and retail shelves in the US have formed an alliance.
TOMRA Food introduces new sorting machine for potatoes
The TOMRA 3A improves upon its predecessor in every way: higher capacity, green potato detection, simpler to use, and easier to maintain.
FDA announces update and reminder on its ELM electronic portal
The FDA reminds firms exporting collagen, gelatin, or seafood products to the EU to admit their ELM applications or they will be taken off export lists.
Are protein bars the new cake?
Protein supplements have become a cupboard staple, according to health brand, Myprotein, which has launched a series of low sugar, high fibre protein bars.
Pork sausage product recall
Heatherfield Foods, Inc. is recalling over 4,000 pounds of a pork sausage product due to incorrect gluten free claim labelling.
States told they have no power to sue over school lunch rules
The US government has said states could not sue based on speculation that changes to the School Lunch Program could cause health problems.
