EU follows through with threat of retaliation in U.S. trade row
22 June 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The EU's Commissioner for Trade has expressed regret at being put in this position, but said there was 'no other choice'.
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UK Science Minister announces £20 million plastics research fund
21 June 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £4 million to develop new solutions to reduce persistent plastics entering our environment.
Application Notes 2018
20 June 2018 | By New Food
This issue includes notes on everything from moisture in bakery to audit compliance through good cleaning-tool selection, pesticide residue on cannabis and spinach and heavy metal contamination in hot sauce and chilli powder.
Consumer group calls for mandatory traffic light labelling
20 June 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Which? has said Brexit presents an opportunity for the Government to introduce legislation to make the labelling system, which was introduced as an option in 2013, mandatory.
Carbon dioxide crisis: Northern Europe is going flat
20 June 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Many newspapers reporting on the shortage highlighted the bad timing of the crisis, a season when lager and soft drink consumption is peaking due to weather conditions and a major international sporting tournament.
European innovation hub CEO calls for stronger research in food
19 June 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The head of the food arm of an EU network that boosts innovation and entrepreneurship across the bloc has called for stronger research in the food sector.
Using future trade policy to cut food prices will threaten food quality
19 June 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The report said the Government could mitigate risks by improving information about food origins and production methods.
New multi-million round of funding to boost crop resilience
18 June 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The money is expected to develop scientific breakthroughs in crop research and innovation.
EU releases common testing method to fight dual quality food
15 June 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The European Commission has just released a new common methodology for comparing the quality of food products across the EU.
Canada’s new food regulations to smooth trade with U.S.
14 June 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The regulations, which will come into effect next year, have been finalised at a time when Canada-America food trade relations are under the spotlight.
Cultured meat firm highlights safety advantages in U.S. labelling debate
14 June 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The debate over how cultured meat is labelled has raged since February when the U.S. Cattlemen's association submitted a petition to the USDA.
Fipronil scandal comes back to life as 73,000 eggs are recalled
13 June 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Nearly a year on from a European scandal that saw the recall of millions of eggs, fipronil is once again in the headlines.
Whitepaper: Increasing emphasis on sustainable supply chains: implications for retailers and manufacturers
13 June 2018 | By NSF International
Retailers are increasingly feeling the effect of sustainability-driven industry disruptions. Already feeling their margins pinched, retailers are among the first to gain or lose a competitive advantage from changing consumer demands for sustainable products, and retailers are aligning with these changing consumer demands...
EU remains biggest importer and exporter of agri-food products
8 June 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
With an agri-food trade value of €255 billion in 2017, the EU has held on to its position as largest global exporter and importer of agri-food products.
Mussels in UK supermarkets contain microplastics and other debris
8 June 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
For every 100g of mussels consumed, it is estimated there are approximately 70 pieces of microplastics, new research has found.
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