From the increasing impact of climate change to geopolitical unrest, the food and beverage industry across Europe has been under immense strain in recent years. However, a recent report from Oghma Partners, looking at the UK food and beverage sector mergers and acquisitions (M&A), has shown a rise in deal activity, indicating renewed confidence in

“Consumers, without ever tasting this stuff, are like, ‘Yuck! No thanks!’ It is almost like the reaction is a … kind of revulsion” that is not based on experience, but rather a natural skepticism of new technologies and unfamiliar foods, said Joseph Balagtas, a professor of agricultural economics at Purdue, director of the university’s Center

Federal public health staff are investigating a new outbreak of Salmonella illnesses. As yet the Food and Drug Administration has not identified a source of the pathogen. The FDA reports that 100 patients have been identified in the outbreak of Salmonella Africana infections. However, the agency has not reported where the patients live or how

Just a year ago, U.S. District Judge Kristi K. DuBose signed an order stopping Irvington Seafood of Irvington, AL, from continuing in business. But this week, Food Safety News reported that Irvington Seafood was recalling its 1-pound packages of “Crabmeat: Jumbo, Lump, Finger, and Claw meat” because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria

Precision agriculture – the use of a network of sensors to respond to changing variables, and thus make agriculture more efficient and more sustainable – has significant potential, especially in the food supply chain.However, adoption, along with integration, remains a key challenge. How can the data be integrated? And will farmers adopt the methods?  At

Salt has been closely linked to a number of serious health issues, including cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, osteoporosis, and stroke. It’s concerning then that salt is so prevalent within the foods we eat. In fact, when it comes to the food industry, salt is everywhere. So much so that many governments across the globe are

As jerky consumers in the US​ reach more than 132 million, a 2.91% increase since 2020, meat snack brands are delivering more nuanced value propositions from diverse species and bite-sized formats to creative packaging designs.Exotic varieties give consumers varied flavor experiences​Since its founding in 1959, Pearson Ranch offers exotic meat snacks, including elk, venison, buffalo and wild

The U.S. and EU bans on food cultivated from cells will not likely slow that industry. The latest to weigh in is Israel-based Wanda Fish Ltd., out with its first cultivated bluefin tuna toro sashimi. It is said to create the buttery sensation of a true Bluefin Toro. The cultivated sashimi will fulfill the burgeoning demand for

The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below.  Click here to go to the FDA page with links to details

The World Food Programme (WFP) has reported key areas of its food safety and quality work in East Africa in 2023. WFP’s approach to food safety and quality involves oversight at all supply chain stages, from production and processing to storage, handling, and distribution. In 2023, WFP’s regional bureau for Eastern Africa managed 59 food