Bill to allow interstate sale of raw milk defeated in U.S.
Only 72 Republican representatives and seven Democrat representatives supported the bill, falling far short of the required majority.
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Government reviews food industry’s progress on sugar reduction targets
This is the first assessment of the targets which were introduced in 2016 to help curb the UK's obesity crisis.
Tesco calls time on some ‘Best Before’ labels in bid to tackle food waste
UK retailer Tesco is to remove ‘Best Before’ consumption guidance dates from nearly 70 fruit and vegetable lines in its latest move to help reduce food waste. The move is being made to help prevent perfectly edible food from being thrown away. It follows a recent campaign by the National…
FAO: Bees must be protected for the future of our food
On the eve of the first World Bee Day on Sunday, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) urged countries and individuals to do more to protect bees and other pollinators or risk a sharp drop in food diversity.
Repeatability is key for flavour producers
Efficiency, productivity and whole of life costs are key parameters in any industrial activity. But here GEA demonstrates why, when manufacturing flavors, it’s repeatability that is king.
Stop the presses – new method uncovers epidemic of adulteration in coffee
Researchers using a novel technique to distinguish between superior Arabica coffee and cheaper Robusta have uncovered a pattern of adulteration. Ten per cent of the ground roast coffee boasting pure Arabica contained significant levels of Robusta, the team from the Quadram Institute in Norwich found. Distinguishing between the two types…
Less than a fifth of UK food producers saw improvement in first quarter
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published the results of the first of its new quarterly business confidence surveys, polling a range of food and drink manufacturers from across the UK.
AHDB supports commons committee’s inquiry into marketing the British brand
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee last week launched an inquiry into the government's promotion and marketing of British food and drink.
Bayer assessing legal options after EU court upholds neonicotinoid restrictions
Whilst the restrictions on neonicotinoids were upheld, the court sided with a separate complaint against fipronil measures, saying the European Commission had not conducted an adequate impact assessment.
Competition and Markets Authority starts ASDA-Sainsbury’s merger inquiry
Suppliers concerned by what the upcoming merger might mean for their business will have an opportunity to have their opinions heard by the Competition and Markets Authority.
2 Sisters Food Group appoints former head of Müller as CEO
The UK's biggest chicken supplier has appointed a new head more than two months after its former CEO announced he was leaving.
FoodDrinkEurope head joins China trade delegation
The trade body representing the European food industry is joining a mission to China as Western nations race to schmooze the country's growing market.
UK committee asks for opinions on promoting British food worldwide
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry into promoting and marketing British food and drink.
Where’s the salt? Healthy food campaign critiques food industry report
Whilst the report did refer to the industry's work to slash salt, it did not address the latest targets, an oversight which has not gone unnoticed.
Tech turns smartphones into detectors for foodborne illnesses
Researchers have developed detection technology that allows a typical smartphone to analyse produce for deadly foodborne pathogens.
