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Post-Brexit US-UK food safety negotiations in question
As Brexit draws closer, UK food safety Statutory Instruments (SIs) could leave US-UK food safety negotiations unsettled.
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Food manufacturing sector urged to treat wastewater more efficiently
Just 14 percent of England's rivers meet EU pollution guidelines, but Dave Garton, MD at wastewater treatment specialist, Atana, says this is just the tip of the iceberg.
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Is cutting out beef imperative to reducing the UK’s gas emissions?
Should the UK be cutting its beef consumption to reduce gas emissions and tackle climate change? No, says the NFU.
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Discussing the priorities for the UK food supply chain
With discussions on trading practices and Brexit, The Future of Regulation in the Food Supply Chain looks to be an interesting morning of debate.
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‘Natasha’s Law’ confirmed
Natasha’s legacy has become law and aims to protect allergy sufferers by making label information clearer.
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Tax on high sugar snacks could reduce obesity, report reveals
Obesity rates are on the rise, but research suggests a sugar tax could offer a solution.
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Scottish government announces plans to reduce unhealthy eating
Nicola Sturgeon’s move to restrict HFSS foodstuffs has been welcomed by most, but FDF Scotland warms it may cause issues.
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BRC rejects Gove’s claims of no fresh food shortages come no-deal Brexit
Michael Gove, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, has said that there will be “no shortages of fresh food” in the result of a no-deal Brexit.
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FDA announces update and reminder on its ELM electronic portal
The FDA reminds firms exporting collagen, gelatin, or seafood products to the EU to admit their ELM applications or they will be taken off export lists.
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Researchers develop machine vision technology to detect a pig’s emotional state
What would it mean if we could detect a pig’s emotions? According to a UK research team, better animal welfare and lower production costs.
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Snack alternative looks to encourage healthy lifestyle for children
Healthy multipack snacks for children are available in a major supermarket and aim to inform children on how to lead a healthy lifestyle.
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European butter prices vulnerable, but anticipated to rise
European butter prices are predicted to increase by the end of 2019, but the extent of this is dependent on the weather conditions and political uncertainty.
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Britain’s first commercial crop of chickpeas is being harvested
Across four farms, farmers in Norfolk will have harvested 20 tonnes of Britain’s first commercial crop of chickpeas after ideal warm temperatures led to suitable growing conditions.
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What are the implications of GM on UK agriculture?
The UK government is being urged to consider the wider implications before supporting the introduction of genetically modified food (GM) to UK agriculture.
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Brits are swapping beer for fruit juices
A Santander analysis has revealed the latest UK consumer trends, with beer sales dipping and healthy alternatives such as fruit and vegetable juice increasing in popularity.