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Researchers study how crops compare to rice in flooding
The researchers explained how rice was domesticated from wild species that grew in tropical regions, where it then adapted to endure flooding and submersion in water.
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CFIA revokes three major Canadian slaughterhouse licences
The decision was made after The Canadian Food Inspection Agency allegedly received false or misleading information from the licence holders concerning E. coli lab results.
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Biotechnology advances in controlling mycotoxins
Mycotoxin control is still considered an issue, especially in developing countries. Here, Navneeta Kaul, member of PreScouter’s global scholar network, reviews biotechnology approaches to control and mitigate mycotoxin contamination.
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Sustainability – a discussion with Dr Gavin Milligan
Ahead of Food Integrity 2020, New Food spoke to Dr Gavin Milligan about how innovative new products, lifestyle changes and better-quality information can all contribute to meeting sustainability goals.
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MEPs urge EU to protect farmers affected by US tariffs
The EU must act swiftly to help EU farmers unduly affected by newly imposed US tariffs worth €6.8 billion, said the European Parliament.
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Farmers and feed advisers encouraged to better test feed for mycotoxins
Despite low levels being recorded in the UK, mycotoxins are still said to still pose a risk for rumen function.
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Mycotoxin risk assessment and management in Europe
New Food's Sam Mehmet spoke with Katleen Baert from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to gain an understanding of the changing challenges with mycotoxins in Europe and how industry can look to prevent contamination.
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Campaigners call to stop illegal discarding of fish in Scotland
The evidence collected by the campaigners is said to be confirmed by figures which indicate that thousands of tonnes of fish such as cod, whiting and haddock are now being discarded illegally in Scottish fisheries.
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Could gene-modifying help cut livestock methane emissions?
Studies and campaigns have suggested more and more that moving to plant-based diets, or consuming less meat, is essential to combating the climate crisis and improving health, but scientists have stated that GM could provide another solution.
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Rabobank publishes 2020 global animal protein outlook
Rabobank, a Dutch cooperative bank, has published its annual global animal protein outlook for 2020, with key factors including African swine fever and trade opportunities.
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California food manufacturer to stop production after food safety violations
This action follows several inspections conducted by the FDA, which found Listeria monocytogenes in the company’s food preparation area and that the company was holding food for distribution in insanitary conditions.
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FAO publishes guidelines for crop conservation
The FAO has published new guidelines to aid countries in developing national plans to conserve critical crop resources.
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South Korea reaches agreement on guaranteed market access for rice
Korea has agreed to include a 408,700-tonne tariff-rate quota for rice imports from the US, Australia, China, Thailand and Vietnam in its World Trade Organization Schedule.
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Study investigates access to food in sub-Saharan households
A study, led by Wageningen University, has revealed that over a third of sub-Saharan households experience severely unreliable access to food, and almost half lack diversity in their diet.
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Mitigating risk with food grade lubricants
Equipment lubricants are vital in ensuring a plant runs safely and efficiently, but can create further risks if not regulated effectively. Here, Denis Treacy of Culture Compass Ltd, explains...
