UK backs neonicotinoid restrictions in boost for bees
The UK government has indicated that it supports further restrictions on the use of neonicotinoids due to their harmful effect on bees and other pollinators.
Archives for November 10, 2017
Lobby asks French manufacturers to spur Nutri-Score for alternative nutrition logo
French food association Alliance 7 is asking its members to ignore France's official, government-backed nutrition logo in favour of an alternative that is more favourable to its products - a move slammed as "a denial of science" by critics.
Population growth ‘a threat to food quality’
Global population growth means that food production needs to increase by 70% by 2050, placing pressure on food quality standards.
Scientists 'teleport' lemonade by sending flavour and colour online
Scientists have developed a way of 'teleporting' lemonade by digitally sending the flavour and colour from one internet user to another - and the technology could be used to tackle the double burden of over and under nutrition, they say.
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FrieslandCampina Kievit to use RSPO-approved palm oil in whipping agent range
FrieslandCampina Kievit (FCK) has become the latest food supplier to switch to sustainable palm oil in its range of whipping agents to add aeration to desserts, mousses, ice cream and pastries.
Finnish chickens to be born on farms, not in crates
Finland-based meat processor HKScan is pioneering a new system that would enable chickens to be born on the farms they are raised on, rather than in separate facilities.
China to slash tax on Australian cattle
Australia’s multi-million dollar livestock trade with China has been boosted by the Asian giant’s decision to axe a tax on slaughter cattle and sheep by 1 January 2019.
Golden potato could cut vitamin deficiencies in developing countries: Study
An experimental potato could make substantial contributions towards achieving daily vitamin A and E target intakes, according to a new study in PLOS ONE.