Brits can’t afford to eat healthy, claims new research
As budgets stretch, Brits are becoming more and more concerned that they will not be able to afford to buy healthier products and will instead turn to less nutritious alternatives.
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Conagra named one of the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion”
Conagra Senior Director of Diversity and Inclusion Henry Jones said he was “proud” of what the US manufacturing giant had achieved in creating an inclusive workplace.
Consumer trust in UK food falls as cost-of-living crisis bites
Trust in UK food has dropped as consumers are forced to opt for what they perceive as products with lower standards of food safety and animal welfare.
FDA Commissioner announces structural review
FDA commissioner Robert Califf has confirmed that a review of how the Administration is structured will take place by an independent partner organisation.
Brutal heatwave has farmers worried
As France and the UK experience devastating heatwaves, farmers are concerned that harvest seasons could be shortened and yields could suffer.
World “already falling short” on food security says UN President
Two of the most senior UN officials have warned the global community that food insecurity is a real and present danger to people around the world, but there is hope if we act together they claim.
AI gets 95 percent on wine tasting test
Scientists at NIST in the US are developing new ways to train AI and have tested it by subjecting it to a complex wine exam, which it passed with flying colours.
M&S removes best before dates from fruit and vegetables
M&S says removing the best before dates on certain fruits and vegetables will help the retailer achieve its goal of cutting food waste.
Would supporting bees drive down food prices?
The key to spiralling food prices could lie in supporting pollinators such as bees, which research suggests can stabilise crop yields in an uncertain time.
Demand for water top threat to food security in the future, says research
More resilient food systems are needed if the world is to lessen food insecurity for people around the globe, as threats such as drought, conflict and floods get more widespread and dangerous.
Edible QR code could eliminate counterfeit whiskey
Taking a shot at fake whiskey, a team of researchers have developed an edible tag featuring a scannable code which could help to identify and deter fraudulent whiskey in the future.
Cargill and partners launch LATAM innovation hub in Brazil
The new innovation hub will give the chance for manufacturers to use the very latest technology to develop sustainable solutions for a world which will be more and more in need for them in the future.
70% of Asian-based food companies say no to cages
A survey conducted by NGO Sinergia Animal has shown growing interest in animal welfare, with many companies transitioning to cage-free egg supply chains.
Recall roundup: Listeria monocytogenes and plastic pieces
This week's recall roundup features a Listeria monocytogenes alert issued by the FDA as well as foreign object and undeclared allergen recalls.
FDA warns consumers over Listeria ice cream outbreak
The FDA has confirmed that an investigation into Big Olaf Creamery as a possible source of the outbreak is ongoing, and has warned consumers of the typical symptoms to look out for.
