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European bread basket could be hit the hardest…by insects
Researchers have found that an increase in insects in warmer climates will mean huge crop losses in wheat, rice and maize all around the world.
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Food and farming leaders slam Brexit No-Deal but welcome advice
“As the consequences of a no-deal exit from the EU become ever clearer, it is vital that, to protect the interests of shoppers and consumers, the government must deliver a deal with the EU”: Ian Wright, FDF.
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Ensuring global food safety and hygiene compliance
As the global food safety testing market increases, companies must focus on hygienic food processing equipment to meet regulations...
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Contaminants and Residues In-Depth Focus 2018
The potential presence of drug residue contaminants in products destined for human consumption is of increasing importance within the industry, but what are the main challenges posed by this issue? Read more in our contaminants and residues In-Depth Focus...
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European Commission decides on new rules to combat avian influenza
The European Commission has decided on a set of rules to follow in order to prevent avian influenza outbreaks as has previously been the case.
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Food Fraud In-Depth Focus 2018
This issue of our Food Fraud supplement looks at fighting modern slavery in the supply chain, preventing imitation food and encouraging business to be aware of new risks such as cyber crime.
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Issue 4, 2018
Food fraud examined, the evolution of the bar code, and rethinking food packaging as a resource: just a few of the articles covered in this issue of New Food.
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Wheat genome sequenced by scientists over 13 years
Wheat genome finally sequenced by 20 countries over the course of 13 years could be the key to increasing wheat production...
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Oil palm plantations: a threat to the environment?
As demand continues to increase, many predict expansion will occur in Africa, where habitats of many species, such as primates, are at risk.
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High seas fisheries play limited role in feeding the world
"Only a handful of countries are fishing in the high seas and the fish they catch are not feeding those most in need."
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US poultry market gains access to Morocco for first time
In May 2018, agricultural US exports exceeded $12 billion, with initial approximations suggesting that Morocco alone is currently a $10 million market.
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European Commission offers support to European farmers facing drought
The two measures described are part of the plan to aid farmers in feeding and taking care of their livestock, and with the production of crops.
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European salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers hits UK hardest
Authorities say there will likely be a resurgence of cases in early 2019.
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£9.2 million to help Welsh red meat industry cope with Brexit
The programme will focus on three specific areas: animal health, genetics and meat quality.
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USDA to give $12 billion to farmers affected by ‘unfair retaliation tariffs’
The Trump Administration's multi-billion buffer was announced just hours before European Commission President Jean-Claude Junker touched down in Washington to address increasingly hostile trading relations between the bloc and the USA.
