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FAO Food Price Index posts sharp drop in July
Global agricultural food commodity prices fell sharply in July, as all the major traded items, led by dairy and sugar, posted notable declines.
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This week’s recall roundup: Salmonella crackers and undeclared milk
This week's roundup of recalls in the United Kingdom and North America...
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USDA to give $12 billion to farmers affected by ‘unfair retaliation tariffs’
The Trump Administration's multi-billion buffer was announced just hours before European Commission President Jean-Claude Junker touched down in Washington to address increasingly hostile trading relations between the bloc and the USA.
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Crab shells and tree fibres could replace plastic food packaging
The material showed up to a 67 per cent reduction in oxygen permeability over some forms of polyethylene terephthalate (PTT).
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American consumers call for clear labelling on cultured meat
The most popular option for the labelling of cultured meat was lab-grown meat (35 per cent), followed by artificial or synthetic meat (34 per cent).
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Kellogg’s cereal causes salmonella outbreak in 33 U.S. states
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
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.
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Four corporate giants unite to help shape U.S. sustainable food policy
At its launch, the Alliance said it would focus on pushing for progress in nutrition labelling and carbon emissions.
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Glyphosate cancer lawsuits can proceed to trial, Judge rules
Monsanto will now have to convince a jury its glyphosate-based product does not cause one of the most lethal forms of cancer.
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From corn to flake: Health-promoting phenolic acids lost during food processing
In a set of recent studies, scientists revealed what happens to cancer-fighting phenolic acids in corn when it is processed into cornflakes.
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Mandatory labels help reduce genetically modified food fears
Consumer attitudes toward genetically modified food improved by 19 per cent after mandatory labelling in Vermont, compared to the rest of the U.S.
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New study pinpoints ways to improve quality of food & nutrition research
The author of the research called for academics and scientists commit to 100 per cent disclosure of study funding source.
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Orange is not the only colour: Scientists tint cheddar without staining whey
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.
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Consumers fail to properly clean hands before meals 97 per cent of the time
An observational study also revealed poor cross-contamination prevention practices and low food thermometer use.
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Superbugs found in three quarters of U.S. supermarket meat
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.
