Food
Coronavirus found on Ecuador shrimps in China
A city in China's eastern Anhui province found the novel coronavirus on the packaging of shrimps from Ecuador, state media reported on…
Global food prices rise in July – UN
Global food prices continued rising for the second consecutive month in July, led by vegetable oils and dairy products, according to the…
World food price index rises for second month in July
World food prices rose in July, led by vegetable oil and dairy products, to extend a rebound from the previous month following…
Weed-killer glyphosate found in New Zealand’s manuka honey
Traces of the controversial weed-killer glyphosate have been found in New Zealand honey, prompting concern for our high-value manuka industry. The New…
West and Central Africa: More than 15 million cases of acute malnutrition expected in 2020
More than 15 million cases of acute malnutrition are expected in children under the age of five in West and Central Africa…
Diageo to launch Johnnie Walker whisky in paper bottles in 2021
Johnnie Walker scotch whisky will be available in plastic-free bottles from early 2021, Diageo Plc said on Monday, as the world's biggest…
China halts imports from two more Brazil meat plants amid COVID-19 concerns
China has suspended imports from two Brazilian pork plants owned by meatpackers JBS SA and BRF SA, according to the Chinese customs…
Coronavirus crisis fuelling demand for immune-boosting foods
Food ingredients maker Chr Hansen said it had seen an increase in demand during the coronavirus crisis for products that help to…
Photo Story: Cube-shaped melons from Hungary
Hungarian watermelon farmer Robert Pap displays two of his dice-shaped melons grown for experimental purposes in Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary. The growing fruit is…
Guatemala to leave International Coffee Organization
Guatemala has begun the process of leaving the International Coffee Organization (ICO), spurred by concern over falling prices of the commodity, a…
Microplastics found in fruit and vegetables
Microplastics have been discovered in fruits and vegetables, with apples and carrots found to be the most contaminated, studies show. Campaigners have…
Major companies reviewing name and brand image after Black Lives Matter protests
PepsiCo Inc said on Wednesday it will change the name and brand image of its Aunt Jemima pancake mix and syrup which…