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Children’s purchase power on the increase
Children are thinking carefully about their food and drink choices, swayed by healthy options and the environmental impact of products, and what's more, they have more purchase power than ever.
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Controversial dicamba herbicides reapproved by the EPA
Concerns have been raised over the safety of three dicamba herbicides after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved their registrations last week.
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UK E. coli outbreak report published as USA investigates cases
Scientists have praised UK response to E. coli outbreak, for which whole genome sequencing played an integral role. Meanwhile, the states tackles it own case of STEC.
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Judicial protection for food assistance programmes
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, Kelly Jackson from the Nationwide Food Law Group explains that federal food assistance programmes are receiving judicial protection from administration cuts.
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Antibiotic claims vs vet drug sales – something’s not adding up
Jackie Bowen highlights an interesting disconnect between the rise of veterinary antibiotic sales and an increase in free-from antibiotics claims on food products; is there a scandal is on the horizon?
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Recall roundup: several allergen alerts and recalls issued, plus more…
New Food's global roundup of food recalls includes a number of allergen recalls, as well as Salmonella and foreign matter contamination, and the presence of mould in food products.
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The controversial world of Canada’s corporate chefs
Canadian writer, Shawn Frey, interviews four corporate chefs to find out more about their role and experiences.
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FDA launches pilot programme to assess third-party food safety standards
To meet another milestone in the New Era of Smarter Food Safety, the FDA will be launching a voluntary programme which will evaluate these third-party standards and how they align with Government regulations.
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Agriculture Bill could increase antibiotics in UK food supply
The organisation Alliance to Save Our Antibiotics has expressed concern about the Parliamentary refusal to agree to the Agriculture Bill amendments earlier this month, believing that it spells disaster for the future of British food standards.
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Will probiotics replace antibiotics in US chickens?
The use of phytochemicals and probiotics in poultry are being trialled in the US as alternatives to antibiotics to promote healthy animals.
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Tyson Foods enlists experts to advise on COVID-19 safety
The global meat company Tyson Foods has garnered the expertise of five panelists from across the healthcare spectrum to publish a guidance report for the food industry.
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Recall roundup: multiple allergen alerts, glass and plastic contamination and more…
New Food’s latest roundup includes several allergen recalls, foreign matter contamination, a choking hazard warning, and an update to a recent Salmonella related recall.
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Self-driving labs: from science fiction to science fact
New insights into the plausibility of a fully-automated laboratory are giving industry food for thought.
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Can we lower dairy carbon emissions without losing out nutritionally?
New research published in the Journal of Dairy Science has investigated the possible effects of reducing dairy farming in the United States, finding that balance between nutrient provision and carbon emissions is a fine line to walk.
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73 percent of consumers believe covid will affect viability of global food chain
Mars Global Food Safety Center (GFSC) has discovered that more than half of consumers believe food safety and security is top global issue.
