The UK Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has sounded a fresh warning over the ‘disastrous’ impact that a no-deal Brexit would have on food availability after a report from the Committee on Exiting the EU said retail, food and drink would be among the sectors...
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard on sustainable cocoa will help mainstream ethical cocoa, says the chair of the standard, while an NGO worries uptake will be limited.
The UK’s food and farming system must become sustainable by 2030 if the country is to deliver on its ambition to help tackle the climate crisis, according to a new report out today.
Baby foods often contain inappropriately high levels of sugar and are being incorrectly marketed as suitable for infants under the age of six months, according to the WHO Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe).
The WHO’s draft guidelines on saturated fat have been challenged by a group of international researchers, who say different types of fatty acids, and the diversity of foods, should be taken into consideration.
Pesticide campaigner demands additional safety measures, Commission 'regrets' NGOs decision of to quit obesity platform, while EU farmers are furious over 'sell-out' Mercosur deal. FoodNavigator brings you the latest news from Brussels.
A new coalition, Business for Nature, was launched yesterday (3 July) with the ambition of creating a “united business voice” to help reverse the loss of nature. We spoke to Peter White, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) ambassador...
Campaigners in the UK have upped their calls for government action to limit foods and drinks high in fat, sugar and salt after a survey revealed that obesity topped smoking as the main cause of cancers. But the country’s expected new prime minister hints...
Seven civil society organisations have walked out on the EU Platform for Diet, Physical Activity and Health, stating that as presently constructed, the platform cannot ‘adequately contribute’ to the reversal of obesity and non-communicable disease trends.
A study examining Portugal’s food reformulation targets reveals a predicted decline in non-communicable disease mortality. However, researchers say Portugal is “currently not on track” to achieve its impending 2025 objective of reducing premature deaths...
A trade deal between the EU and Mercosur has been agreed following 20 years of negotiations, however some questions have been raised regarding production standards.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) publishes pesticide residue looking at 12 food products across the bloc, Nestlé adopts Nutri-Score labels, and a comparison study identifies similarly branded food products with differing compositions.
European project REFRAME, which aims to support the development of rural SMEs, has been granted an extra year of funding. According to the project’s coordinator, small rural businesses are “uniquely positioned” to meet changing consumer preferences.
