Archives for September 8, 2021

Guest article

NPA: Setting safety limit on CBD key part of regulatory process

NPA president and CEO Daniel Fabricant, PhD, argues that FDA does not need new authorities to regulate the CBD market and that determining a safe daily intake level for the substance should be an integral part of that process.

Millennial Salmon Project addresses the ‘critical need’ to accelerate and scale innovation in aquaculture

The aquaculture sector is growing quickly – but concern is mounting that innovation in sustainable practices is failing to keep pace. The Millennial Salon Project brings together partners from across the value chain to answer this challenge in farmed salmon.

‘Growth over the last year has been nothing short of phenomenal’: Food app celebrates investor backing as food waste witnesses ‘step change’ in attitudes

2021 has marked a momentous shift in mindset towards the issue of food waste from businesses and consumers, according to Olio, which has raised $43m and seen a surge in users.

Nutri-Score for cancer prevention: IARC backs EU-wide roll out of nutrition labelling scheme

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has published a report suggesting Nutri-Score is the most effective nutrition label in helping lower risk of NCDs such as cancer.

FoodBytes! Pitch 2021 highlights sustainable supply chain solutions, enhanced nutrition & improved resource management

From plant-based and nutritionally enhanced products to improved sustainability and packaging innovations, the 45 startups participating in FoodBytes! by Rabobank’s Pitch 2021 competition announced today hit on some of the hottest trends and biggest...

FDF Scotland hails government’s delay to restrict HFSS marketing

The promulgation of the Good Food Bill – first mooted under the Scottish government’s 2019/20 programme and rescheduled to necessitate the tabling of emergency COVID-19 legislation – has again been delayed, much to the relief of FDF Scotland, which...