Food fraud continues due to dip in the leisure industry
The rising number of leisure businesses going bust is continuing food fraud problems, says industry insider, and butchers are paying the price.
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WHO calls for more research into microplastics and less plastic pollution
WHO has called for further assessment of microplastics in the environment and a reduction in plastic pollution.
New analysis show British standards are going ‘unchecked’
A new campaign is saying that vital inspections have plummeted which has resulted in British quality standards being under threat.
Identifying the mechanism that controls Chinese cabbage flowering
A new study suggests that Chinese cabbage has its own independent mechanism for flowering.
Honey and wild salmon used to trace lead in the environment
Scientists have been able to trace sources of lead (and other metals) by analysing the presence of lead isotopes in honey and Pacific salmon.
New modular vaccination kit developed for plants
A new vaccination method for plants has been developed that is based on a molecular defence program of plants that is triggered by viral infections.
New study finds foodborne pathogens are sheltered by harmless bacteria
Pathogenic bacteria in some apple-packing facilities may be protected by harmless bacteria that are known for their ability to form biofilms.
Healthier butter that is almost entirely water developed
A new 'butter' formulation has been developed that is approximately one-fourth the calories of regular butter.
New survey ranks counties based on health of packaged foods
A new global survey has found that the UK has the healthiest packaged foods whilst India had the unhealthiest.
New report supports current recommendations for saturated fat intake
A new report from SACN strengthens the current recommendation that foods high in saturated fat should be eaten less often.
CFS files lawsuit against FDA
The CFS has filed a lawsuit against the FDA for its "failure to establish a programme to rapidly detect foodborne illness outbreaks".
Salt intake should be “reduced even further than current recommendations”
Experts have highlighted problems with some salt studies and give their own definitive answer for safe levels of salt consumption.
No-deal Brexit could cost farms £850m in lost profits
A new report predicts an 18 percent decline in profitability should there be a no-deal Brexit scenario.
The pea protein market is predicted to reach $150m by 2024
Factors such as its low allergenic potential, as well as nutritional and functional advantages, have boosted the pea protein market.
Pet food recalled due to salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes
Samples of Texas Tripe raw frozen pet food tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes and/or salmonella and the product has been recalled.
