article
An ode to the shipping container
Gideon Ashworth discusses the evolution of the shipping container and how it has helped secure the integrity of ingredients.
List view / Grid view
Supply chain
news
FDA proposes new rule to advance food traceability
The FDA believes the rule will help establish linkages throughout the supply chain during a foodborne illness outbreak investigation and more quickly identify potential sources of contamination.
news
Nespresso makes big sustainability commitment
In a bold claim from one of the largest names in the coffee industry, Nespresso has announced that every cup of its coffee will be carbon neutral by the year 2022.
news
Food banks given an efficiency boost thanks to algorithm
Engineering graduates at Cornell University in the United States have developed an algorithm to help food banks make better use of their donations.
news
Localising America’s food supply is feasible…to a point
A university modelling study has identified that large areas of the United States could provide sufficient food for local citizens, depending on varying diets.
news
Brexit: Four years to prepare and still no sign of firm plans…
Proposed procedures for importing and exporting of goods are “convoluted, expensive and will seriously hamper trade with other countries”, says BMPA.
news
Sweden acts to reduce antibiotic overuse in livestock
Swedish organisation Axfoundation has developed a document designed to ensure responsible animal husbandry and reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics in livestock.
article
As California burns, so does our winter lettuce
As the fall approaches, the California fires could affect our food supply in Canada for the coming months. Like the labour issues affecting farmers this summer domestically, this is certainly not good news.
news
Germany confirms case of African Swine Fever
Wild boar in Germany have been infected with ASF, potentially causing significant disruption to global pork market.
article
20 years of the Food Standards Agency
As the FSA celebrates two decades, Steve Wearne, FSA Director of Global Affairs, recaps some of the Agency’s key successes.
news
Five ways to improve global food systems
A series of “action tracks” led by global experts have been announced as part of 2021's UN Food Systems Summit.
news
Brexit issues must be urgently addressed for meat sector, says BMPA
Unless a number of key issues are urgently addressed, £1.2 billion of annual meat exports will be at risk along with thousands of jobs in the meat and livestock sector, according to BMPA.
news
International sales of English wine double in one year
Compared to 3.2 million in 2018, it is estimated that 5.5 million bottles of English wine were sold in 2019, and international sales accounted for 10 percent of this.
article
China’s food security could have harsh consequences on UK
As China deals with the impacts of covid and rural flooding, food prices are set to rise, opening up opportunities for fraudsters.
article
Bakery trends in corona times
New Food gathered an expert panel for a live discussion about bakery trends in the shadow of COVID-19. Senior Bakery Application Specialist at DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences, Andy Flounders, reflects on the key talking points.
