Kellogg’s cereal causes salmonella outbreak in 33 U.S. states
16 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The ages of those infected range from 95 to less than one year old.
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PM’s Brexit plans ‘will kill off’ US trade deal: President Trump
13 July 2018 | By Mike Stones (New Food)
Food industry figures in the UK had praised the Government's whitepaper for prioritising friction-free trade before President Trump's interview in The Sun.
Four corporate giants unite to help shape U.S. sustainable food policy
13 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
At its launch, the Alliance said it would focus on pushing for progress in nutrition labelling and carbon emissions.
Glyphosate cancer lawsuits can proceed to trial, Judge rules
12 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Monsanto will now have to convince a jury its glyphosate-based product does not cause one of the most lethal forms of cancer.
From corn to flake: Health-promoting phenolic acids lost during food processing
10 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
In a set of recent studies, scientists revealed what happens to cancer-fighting phenolic acids in corn when it is processed into cornflakes.
Mandatory labels help reduce genetically modified food fears
9 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Consumer attitudes toward genetically modified food improved by 19 per cent after mandatory labelling in Vermont, compared to the rest of the U.S.
New study pinpoints ways to improve quality of food & nutrition research
6 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The author of the research called for academics and scientists commit to 100 per cent disclosure of study funding source.
Orange is not the only colour: Scientists tint cheddar without staining whey
5 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Orange whey is not considered commercially viable so cheddar makers often waste it. The new method could bring a welcome chunk of revenue back into the producer's pocket.
Consumers fail to properly clean hands before meals 97 per cent of the time
2 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
An observational study also revealed poor cross-contamination prevention practices and low food thermometer use.
Superbugs found in three quarters of U.S. supermarket meat
2 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The discovery comes at a time when authorities are showing increasing concern over the potential effects on human health of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, with the World Health Organization (WHO) describing it as one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development today.
Cellulose nanocrystal technique could revolutionise grocery packaging
29 June 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The innovative renewable method uses molecules derived from the most abundant organic compound on earth.
GMO labels drastically raise American consumer concerns over safety
28 June 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The results of a new survey come as the time for comment on the USDA's labelling proposals for GMO food comes to a close. They are due to be finally issued on July 29.
Canadian study finds majority of teenagers need food safety education
27 June 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Every year, a total of 4 million Canadians (one in eight) are affected by a food-borne illness, according to the Government of Canada.
Trump looks to consolidate U.S. food safety under single agency
22 June 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The policy is one of the few areas in which the current President is at one with his predecessor, Barack Obama, who tried and failed to create a federal food safety body.
EU follows through with threat of retaliation in U.S. trade row
22 June 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The EU's Commissioner for Trade has expressed regret at being put in this position, but said there was 'no other choice'.
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