Europe’s food safety regulator has confirmed that bee populations are put at risk by the use of neonicotinoid pesticides. However, industry groups argue that this is just one part of a more complicated picture.
Bacteria from humans and animals continue to show resistance to antimicrobials according to a report by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Many Europeans see protein-rich foods as unnatural and unnecessary so choosing the right kind of foods to enrich - such as dairy - is important for manufacturers, researchers say.
Bacteria from humans and animals continue to show resistance to antimicrobials, according to a new report published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Hygiena, which specializes in rapid food safety and environmental sanitation testing, has opened a facility in Canada called Hygiena Canada, to better serve customers in the region.
The House of Lords EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee will continue its inquiry into food prices and availability post Brexit as the group explore the risks and benefits of importing more food from non-EU countries.
Bacterial resistance to antimicrobials in humans, animals and food is one of the “biggest threats” to public health that requires a joined-up approach from European Union Member States, according to a report out today (27 February).
Almost half of shoppers in the UK are discouraged from buying ethical food because of its price – but the Fairtrade Foundation insists fairtrade products offer “something for everybody”.
In the future, we won’t cook with fruit, vegetables or meat. We will cook ‘note by note’ with the pure compounds responsible for taste and smell – and industry better start preparing, says molecular gastronomy inventor, Hervé This.
The Czech Republic imported a record amount of meat in 2017, valued at CZK 28 billion (€1.1 billion), four times more than when the country joined the EU in 2004, according to local industry association.
Scientists from the University of Southern Denmark have developed a technique to turn jellyfish into a crunchy chip, potentially creating a market for aquatic snacks.
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) is to carry out an audit of organic food in the EU in response to growing retail sales within the sector that leaves the industry open to fraudulent organic claims.
The UK government has once again insisted that a possible free trade agreement with the US would not water down food regulations in the country, this time in relation to concerns over the dairy sector.
Consumer attitudes and EU regulations are holding back food research and product innovation in Europe, according to some stakeholders. So what is needed to bridge this gap?
Products made from insect protein have been hailed as both sustainable and healthy. For this reason, direct sales to health conscious gym bunnies are a “huge opportunity”, according to the founder of high-growth insect processor Eat Grub.
After bagging a European patent for its taste cell technology to develop natural sweeteners, German biotech company Brain is turning its attention to bitterness and salt reduction.
Over two-thirds of websites investigated by EU Member State authorities are selling non-authorised novel foods and food supplements, says a new report published today by the European Commission.
Seventy per cent of millennials are set to be overweight or obese between the ages of 35-44, according to a UK charity, increasing their risk for weight-related conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular complaints.
Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) national sheep chairman Sean Dennehy has met with senior vets in the Department of Agriculture this week over the ongoing problems with the perceived “over the top” implementation of the Clean Sheep Policy by the Department....
Pork prices in Latvia rose in 2017 after the strong slump in the previous years, as the first signs of shortage have been seen on the domestic pork market.
Proponents of blockchain say it can make our food system more sustainable from farm to fork. But when Bitcoin alone is said to use more energy than Ireland annually, is there a fundamental chink in its armour?
A “mistrust” of scientific advancement is “holding back” science-based innovation in the European food sector, European health and food safety commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis warned yesterday (23 February).
Children’s snacking choices – whether they prefer sweet, fatty or bitter flavours – could be genetically pre-programmed and understanding this could help people make healthier choices, new research suggests.
The UK’s Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said if Taiwan lifts its current ban on British pork exports this year, it hopes to see the industry sell about US$15 million’s worth of the meat to the island in the first full year....
The Nordic countries have published a joint protocol for monitoring the tactics used to market unhealthy foods and beverages towards children and young people.
The retail sector is accused of driving food overproduction and waste on UK farms that threatens to undermine supermarket initiatives that aim to cut down on surplus produce.
Powder from yellow mealworm larvae may boost the protein content of an extruded cereal snack and boost the microstructure of the products, says a new study.
A recently opened slaughterhouse in northern Siberia has been certified to sell venison in accordance with Islamic standards (halal) and is currently in negotiations to export commercial batches of premium cuts to Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)....
France Biotech, the French federation of entrepreneurs in life sciences, wants to accelerate innovation in the areas of agronomy, nutrition and health through the formation of a new work commission: the Agro Nutri Santé Commission.
The world’s first ‘start-up supermarket’ KaDeTe will open in Berlin next month. But what exactly does this mean and what will it bring to the market? FoodNavigator speaks to founders Franziska Schetter and Ola Klöckner to find out more.
Recalls and alerts were made by England, Ireland, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Croatia, Denmark, France, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Italy and Austria.
Demand for superfoods like avocados and blueberries has exploded in recent years. But what's the impact on global food dynamics and can production keep up with demand? A Rabobank analyst weighs in.
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Increasing protein intake in older adults will require an industry response that covers new approaches to product packaging, palatability and nutritional profile during the new product development stage.
Rising obesity levels are one of the most significant public health issues facing the world today. As concern mounts, could we see further policy action from UK regulators?
