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Swiss voters prepare for landmark pesticide poll
Swiss voters will decide on various “popular initiatives” at the polls this Sunday, one of which calls for the ban of synthetic pesticides in the European nation.
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Vigilance needed to prevent aflatoxin M1 contamination in milk
Claire Milligan of R-Biopharm Rhone examines the issue of aflatoxin M1 in milk and dairy products, and explains why it’s a problem that has not yet been solved by the food industry despite being around for a while.
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FSA compares international meat production methods
Rick Mumford, Head of Science, Evidence and Research at the Food Standards Agency (FSA) discusses a newly published report into meat production processes in the UK and other countries worldwide.
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Why cheese continues to be a hit with consumers
Heloise Le Norcy-Trott, Group Marketing Director for Lactalis UK & Ireland, explains why one of the most popular food products with the longest history continues to resonate with modern consumers.
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Is Belgium the perfect petri dish to study meat alternative attitudes?
Chris Bryant examines the findings of a recent survey that assessed attitudes towards meat alternatives in Belgium, explains why the European country is the perfect place to undertake such research, and voices his opinions on a move away from meat.
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Recall roundup: Pathogen recalls announced across the globe
Several supermarkets and manufacturers from Europe and the US have announced recalls relating to foodborne pathogens including Salmonella and E.coli.
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Beverage market expected to grow with cans on the rise
The canned beverage market is expected to grow significantly in the years to 2028, while the functional beverage market is also slated to increase in size.
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Food fraud prevention strategy
In a comprehensive webinar, sponsored by LGC Standards, three specialists shared their expertise in the proficient prevention of food fraud, offering a global perspective on testing, monitoring and verification.
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Strawberry root Salmonella contamination not a dietary risk
The research team concluded that Salmonella contamination via strawberry roots was not a food safety risk, but the possibility of surface contamination remains.
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Brazilian exports to UK and EU flourish as coffee trade booms
Exports from Brazil to the UK and EU have seen significant growth, as coffee in particular sees a rise in exports of more than $100m, thanks to a bumper harvest.
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Marine scientists urge EU to take action to protect dolphins from bycatch
Bycatch of dolphins and porpoises was an issue highlighted by high-profile documentary Seaspiracy, and scientists are now calling on countries to do more to protect cetaceans in European waters.
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It’s a date: what goes into creating a product for Ramadan?
As the Muslim world celebrates the holy month of Ramadan, New Food spoke to nut manufacturer, Besana, about a new product it has designed specifically for the festival.
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HelloFresh reports big customer increase as demand continues to surge
Meal kit company HelloFresh has reported an increase of more than three million customers in a year, as the pandemic drives consumers online.
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Use pandemic to repair broken EU and UK food system, says new report
A new report has urged the EU food industry to use the pandemic to repair what it has called a broken food system, with food waste and nutrition being high on the agenda.
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Transatlantic letter urges EU and US to drop tariff war
The tariff war resulted from a dispute over civil aircraft subsidies and has affected several other sectors, not least the spirits trade, which has seen tough import duties placed on its products.
