Constellation Brands to invest $5 billion into cannabis
17 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
Since 'better understanding' the cannabis market, Constellation Brands has invested in cannabis for both medicinal and recreational use.
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Using Raman to identify the adulteration of coconut water
16 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
Due to the recent surge in popularity, coconut water is prone to adulteration, especially as demand seems to be higher than supply.
Oil palm plantations: a threat to the environment?
16 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
As demand continues to increase, many predict expansion will occur in Africa, where habitats of many species, such as primates, are at risk.
Children’s cereals ranked by sugar content
14 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
The research showed shocking levels of sugar, with branded products often having a higher sugar content than supermarket brands...
High seas fisheries play limited role in feeding the world
13 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
"Only a handful of countries are fishing in the high seas and the fish they catch are not feeding those most in need."
US poultry market gains access to Morocco for first time
10 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
In May 2018, agricultural US exports exceeded $12 billion, with initial approximations suggesting that Morocco alone is currently a $10 million market.
GEA introduces unique continuous control system to its S-Tec spiral freezer range
6 August 2018 | By GEA
GEA has announced the addition of its unique control technology CALLIFREEZE® to its S-Tec range of spiral freezers for the food industry...
FAO Food Price Index posts sharp drop in July
2 August 2018 | By New Food
Global agricultural food commodity prices fell sharply in July, as all the major traded items, led by dairy and sugar, posted notable declines.
More than 300 businesses hit by sugar tax – but revenues will be half expected
17 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Companies have got around the levy by slashing their sugar content, meaning it will generate half the income the Government originally projected.
Beast from the East and blistering summer cause carrot stocks to plummet
16 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Experts have suggested the situation may not improve for nearly a year.
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.
New quick and easy, palm-free emulsifier for cake production
11 July 2018 | By Palsgaard A/S
Manufacturers wanting to remove palm oil from their cakes without sacrificing product quality now have a compelling alternative in the form of a fast and efficient, palm-free powdered emulsifier system...
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.
Three-year deadly listeria outbreak linked to same Hungarian plant
6 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The same strains of Listeria monocytogenes were found in Austria, Denmark, Finland, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
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