Researchers create sensor to detect pesticides in food
A team of scientists have created a paper-based sensor that can reportedly detect the presence of pesticides in food “quickly and cheaply”.
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Aldi to donate up to 400,000 meals during Easter holidays
In a bid to support charities, community groups and food banks, Aldi has said that it will be donating up to 400,000 meals across the Easter holidays.
Recall Roundup: Microbial contamination and undeclared allergens
This week, New Food looks at what food products have been recalled in the US and Canada, including a recall due to the presence of a "dangerous" bacteria in hot sauce.
Pepsi changes logo for first time in 14 years
PepsiCo has announced that Pepsi will be changing its logo and identity system in North America in Autumn 2023.
IFST elects Sterling Crew as its President
Taking over from Helen Munday, Sterling Crew will be the next President of the Institute of Food Science and Technology.
FDA unveils national infant formula market strategy
The FDA has outlined an immediate national strategy that has been created to increase the resilience of the infant formula market in the US.
FSA asks for guidance on “may contain” allergen labels
The Food Standards Agency has asked for views and advice for how and when to apply for precautionary allergen labelling on food packaging.
Diageo appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Beverage giant Diageo has announced that Ivan Menezes will be retiring from the company and Debra Crew will take over as CEO.
Could eating peanuts improve vascular health?
Eating peanuts and peanut butter could have a beneficial impact on vascular health in young and healthy people, study claims.
Scientist to develop “game changing” fruit and veg coating
A scientist is developing an egg-based coating for fruit and vegetables that he says “could help to improve access to fresh produce in food deserts”.
A suspected 46 percent of European honey is adulterated
The European Commission has found 147 samples of honey were suspected to have been adulterated with syrups.
Listeria death linked to UK cheese recall
The Food Standards Agency has confirmed that one person has died as a result of a Listeria outbreak in Baronet soft cheese.
Three arrests made in food fraud investigation
The NFCU has said that three arrests have been made following an unannounced visit to a premises linked to a food fraud investigation.
Recall Roundup: Hepatitis A and undeclared allergens
Find out what food products have been recalled in the UK, US and Canada this week due to undeclared allergens and Hepatitis A...
What is the FDA doing to ensure the safety of imported seafood?
The FDA has released a report delving into what approach it is taking to ensure that seafood imported into the US meets food safety requirements.
