The European Commission has adopted legislation requiring EU countries to do Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) during foodborne ...

Agencies to offer recommendations to prepare for a possible increase in transmission of the virus to non-avian species.

Until now, EFSA considered duckweed a ‘novel food’, because of its low consumption in Europe (although it is consumed more ...

How EU rules on food safety aim to protect consumers while guaranteeing the smooth functioning of the single market.

WHETHER we’re aiming for better sleep or clearer skin, there’s a supplement for just about everything these days. But do we ...

The best course of action for consumers is education and awareness. Food additive scientist questions why potentially harmful ...

The Ynsect factory, which was due to produce 200,000 tonnes of Tenebrio molitor (yellow meal worm) meal a year, mainly for human consumption, decided to refocus on pet food in 2023. Despite that, the ...

The research team, studying the efficacy of a preventive antibody-based therapy, found it successfully protects monkeys from ...

In the U.S., it’s still found in many confections, including Sour Patch Kids watermelon candies, Hostess chocolate cupcakes ...

Finnish food technology company Solar Foods has addressed inquiries from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) regarding the scientific opinion on the safety of Solein. This brings the company one ...

Companies want to promote their green credentials, but doing so can sometimes come at an unexpected cost.

Fears of a potential bird flu pandemic are growing as new mutations in the virus increase the risk of transmission from ...