A group of leading companies across the global food supply chain has announced a major blockchain collaboration with IBM, intended to further strengthen consumer confidence in the global food system. The consortium, which includes
There’s a new superfood on the block called Lentein, a brand of protein rich water lentils boasting nutritional profile rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, polyphenols, omega 3’s and higher in nutrient density than kale, spinach,
The FDA has awarded $30.9 million to 43 states to support multiyear plans for producing safety systems, education, outreach and technical assistance to prevent foodborne illnesses. The funding provided to states that support the Food
US Foods has agreed to acquire broadline distributors The Thompson Co., Braunger Foods and Variety Foods, all owned and operated by TOBA Inc. TOBA Inc. acquired The Thompson Co., based in Grand Island, Neb., in
A total of $5.9 million in grants will allow Duke University to strengthen current efforts to improve global food policy, including food safety. The institution has announced the launch of the World Food Policy Center
Employees at ethical food firm VBites (a UK based foods company) are celebrating after picking up two awards in the space of two days. On June 22nd 2017, the company was named most innovative brand in the annual
Nutrition International and United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA), announced at the Family Planning Summit 2020 in London, a partnership to provide services integrating family planning and nutrition to improve women and adolescent girls’
Aflatoxin is a major issue for Chinese food manufacturers and processors. Food exporters face even more challenges, as products exceeding the aflatoxin level imposed by import countries can often be rejected, which can have a
With expanding regulations, foodborne illness outbreaks, and product recalls, there is an intensifying demand for food and beverage safety. Production challenges are growing more intense every year; how can you keep up? The challenge: growing
A United Nations Global Action Programme, launched recently at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), seeks to address the pressing challenges related to food security, nutrition and the impacts of climate change facing the world’s