Earth News

Forever chemicals: ‘Shocking’ discovery of PFAS in European pesticides

A new report exposes the ‘urgent’ threat of forever chemicals in pesticides, as it calls for tighter EU regulation.

9 November 2023

Food and Drink

How microbial protein is shaping food production on Earth and in space

Finnish foodtech firm Solar Foods makes microbial protein using just hydrogen, CO2 and electricity. Could it help astronauts get to Mars?

11 July 2023

Health news

Nitrosamines: What are these toxic chemicals in our foods and drugs?

Europe is investigating the risks posed by nitrosamines - chemicals found in food products and medicines that have been linked to cancer.

2 June 2023

Italy

Italy's waging a crusade against lab-grown meat. Does it have a point?

The new Food Sovereignty Ministry is trying to live up to its name by prohibiting lab-grown food in defence of the country's farming traditions. But how likely is an outright ban?

4 April 2023

Health news

Can gene-edited wheat reduce cancer risks from burnt foods?

Following a successful experiment, the UK is expected to give a green light to genetically edited wheat.

21 March 2023

World News

Good News: Space travel promises many advances for humans

These are five feel-good news stories to feel optimistic and cheer up the weekend

3 December 2022

Ecotech

Taiwan is turning unused metro stations into vertical farms

In order to fulfill a high demand for sustainable, clean and organic food, Taiwan is looking for alternative spaces to grow vegetables.

5 October 2022

Earth News

Spoiler alert: Why are supermarkets ditching best before labels?

Waitrose, Tesco and M&S are changing the look of their fresh produce, to cut down the amount of food waste that happens at home.

1 August 2022

Earth News

Microplastics found in two thirds of meat and dairy for the first time

73 per cent of the products they tested contained microplastics - the material left behind when plastics decompose.

8 July 2022

Health news

Belgian chocolate factory shuts down production after salmonella found

A investigation at the chocolate factory in Wieze, Belgum, is underway after traces of salmonella were found in a batch of chocolate on Monday.

30 June 2022

France

Eighteen go on trial over alleged European horsemeat scam

The defendants are accused of supplying horsemeat unfit for human consumption across Europe.

8 June 2022

Health news

Kinder recall: ECDC urges further investigation at Belgian plant

Belgium halted Kinder chocolate production at a factory and recalled its products following an outbreak of food poisoning across Europe.

15 April 2022

Travel News

After sexual harassment reports, people want quarantine hotels banned

As complaints amass against the UK’s quarantine hotels, a law firm has taken legal action to stop them for vaccinated travellers.

15 September 2021

Earth News

Bug burgers and beetle beer: What is the future of edible insects?

Cricket and mealworm cooking classes alongside an increasing interest in eating insects indicates a booming market despite the 'yuck' factor in Western countries.

18 July 2021

Earth News

Blue dye found in cabbage could put an end to synthetic blues

Researchers have discovered a natural blue dye found in cabbage which can be used instead of synthetic dye.

9 April 2021

Earth News

'I wouldn't know the difference': First ever lab-grown chicken nuggets

Demand for sustainable meat alternatives is on the rise. But these nuggets aren't plant-based, they're lab-grown.

10 January 2021

World News

Euroviews. How animal health is the forgotten factor in producing affordable, safe food for Europe ǀ View

Animal protein is particularly important in developing countries where undernutrition is high, but widespread access to affordable and safe meat, fish, milk and eggs in Europe has also contributed to our nutrition security – and our freedom to choose a diverse diet.

5 June 2019