Think big to make global food trade work for nutrition, says the FAO
The FAO's Directory General said institutions designed to boost food availability too often favour unhealthy foods.
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Meat wholesalers urge Scottish Government to commit to industry post-Brexit
The plea comes after the SAMW Annual Conference in April at which there was concern over declining livestock numbers in Scotland.
Nestlé enters $7 billion agreement with Starbucks
The move means many retailers will now stock Starbucks ground beans and Starbucks-brand Nespresso pods.
Dutch producers responsible for nearly 90 per cent of fipronil violations
The chemical has toxic effects on humans when eaten in large quantities.
Farm income figures reveal increased contribution to the economy
Farming’s growing contribution to the economy is further evidence that the sector needs to be properly valued by the government post-Brexit, the NFU said as the new total farming income figures were released.
Suppliers to bear 70 per cent of the brunt of Sainsbury’s-Asda merger ‘efficiencies’
Statistical software provider InfinityQS has warned that, though the Asda-Sainbury's merger might be good news for customers, suppliers may not come out unscathed.
CCTV becomes mandatory in all abattoirs in England
The beginning of a six-month adjustment period makes good on one of the Conservative Government's campaign promises.
Fossilised algae hold promise for improved food safety testing
The researchers used the fossilised algae as the base for a photonic crystal device that successfully monitored histamine in salmon and tuna.
USDA reveals proposed GMO labelling guidelines
The proposals are open for comment until July 3. They are due to be finally issued just four weeks later on July 29.
Scientists develop a new test to safely and accurately diagnose peanut allergies
Five to eight per cent of UK children have a food allergy with up to one in 55 children having a peanut allergy, according to Food Standards Agency estimates.
UK cheese exports strongly matured in 2017 with a 23 per cent rise
British cheese is experiencing a golden age with Denmark and Poland showing more interest.
Challenge group scrutinise UK-wide review into meat processing plants
A group providing outside perspective to the joint review by the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland has met for the first time.
Ireland’s sugar tax comes into force after EU clearance
More than three quarters of soft drinks sold in Ireland will not be affected by the law change as their sugar levels fall below the threshold.
Food tech company Bühler makes ‘breakthrough’ against toxic grain
A partnership between Microsoft and Bühler has produced technology that stands to make a real difference to food safety and security worldwide.
Some farm equipment is a source of toxic chemicals in dairy, study finds
The dairy industry in the U.S. has been urged to finish the phase-out of phthalates in plastic and rubber as the FDA is accused of being 'asleep at the switch'.
