Half of UK rice breaches arsenic limits for children, warn scientists
The scientists recommended that the UK government and European Commission introduce labelling to clarify whether rice is safe for consumption by babies and children under five.
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The scientists recommended that the UK government and European Commission introduce labelling to clarify whether rice is safe for consumption by babies and children under five.
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
Professor Edward Kosior looks at how innovative packaging could help reduce the huge amount of food we waste by improving product shelf life.
Data and analytics company GlobalData has suggested that, by adapting to the coronavirus pandemic now, food brands will be presented with new opportunities in the future as consumers' priorities change.
Yoghurt sales are said to be growing faster in China than anywhere else in the world, with ambient yoghurt the fastest growing segment in the country’s liquid dairy market.
Recommendations for monitoring ‘doneness’ of chicken vary widely, and the prevalence and safety of methods commonly used by cooks have been unclear, the researchers argued.
Marc Fortin of the Retail Council of Canada explains how Canada's food systems are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and his thoughts on the future.
In a survey conducted by GlobalData, almost a third (32 percent) of US consumers admitted to buying significantly more or stockpiling meat products after fears of shortages.
According to the The Vegan Society, the figures highlight how pressures on supermarkets and consumers are changing buying behaviour towards a more ethical, compassionate alternative.
The call comes before the EU Commission is due to publish its Farm to Fork Strategy, which aims to make the food system more sustainable and healthy.
The overall conclusion of the reports is that consumer risk is below the threshold that triggers regulatory action.
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There are said to be three particularly strong development trends at present: the provision of plant-powered products; clean label innovation; and greater personalisation.
An Agricultural Economist Professor has argued that fears about plant breeding technologies could be resolved through clearer discourse at an authority level.
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