Survey reveals wide-spread confusion over US food labels
20 February 2019 | By New Food
Thirty one percent of food may be wasted at the retail and consumer levels.
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US citrus fruit could be genetically modified in future
15 February 2019 | By New Food
A study has reported that the future of US citrus could be genetically modified, because of the threat of the Asian citrus psyllid bacterium.
Are processed foods linked to an increased risk of mortality?
15 February 2019 | By New Food
A team of researchers have investigated whether the consumption of ultraprocessed foods could potentially lead to a higher risk of mortality.
EU countries allow hauls of 300,000 tonnes more Atlantic fish than scientists advise
13 February 2019 | By New Food
As the EU deadline to end over-fishing looms, and with over-fishing still on the rise, are fisheries ministers really concerned?
Food industry warns UK Environment Minister on Brexit crisis
12 February 2019 | By New Food
Numerous food associations have put forward a letter to the Environment Secretary detailing how consultations should be set back for review.
Machine learning identifies source of Salmonella
12 February 2019 | By New Food
Researchers have developed a machine learning approach that is able to detect the animal source of particular Salmonella outbreaks.
Paving the path towards producing safety rule inspections
11 February 2019 | By New Food
The FDA will soon begin inspecions of large domestic and international US farms in order to address food borne illnesses that are linked to fresh produce.
Recall roundup: undeclared eggs and bacterial contamination
8 February 2019 | By New Food
Recalls from the UK and North America included mislabelled products, undisclosed egg and contamination with bacteria.
Metal-free photocatalyst purifies pathogen-rich water in minutes
8 February 2019 | By New Food
Chinese researchers have developed a metal-free catalyst that is able to efficiently purify pathogen rich water in minutes.
FAO Food Price Index increases in January
7 February 2019 | By New Food
The UN's Food and Agricultural Organization has published its January Food Price Index, reporting increases since December 2018...
Heather Hancock reappointed as Chair of the FSA Board
7 February 2019 | By New Food
Heather Hancock has been reappointed by Matt Hancock as the chair of the FSA, with the appontment lasting for a further three years.
Fruit and vegetables important for physical and mental well-being
6 February 2019 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
Researchers have found that an increased intake of fruits and vegetables not only helps our physical health, but also our mental well-being.
Flaxseed fibre fermented in the gut improves health and reduces obesity
5 February 2019 | By New Food
A study has shown that the fermentation of flaxseed fibers in the gut changes the microbiota to improve metabolic health, and could challenge obesity.
Coeliac UK and Innovate UK announce funding boost for coeliac disease
1 February 2019 | By New Food
Innovate UK and Coeliac UK have announced a £750,000 boost to research that could solve gluten-related issues, helping those who have to live gluten-free.
Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum stockpiled by Unilever
1 February 2019 | By New Food
Many companies are stockpiling food ahead of the Brexit end date, and with no assurity of there being a deal, manufactures look to stockpile further.
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