Food News Now: Study finds genome edited foods found generally acceptable by UK consumers and more

A review commissioned by the Food Standards Agency found that UK consumers are open to...

Subscribe Friday, July 30, 2021 Each Friday, Food News Now presents the most popular articles from the week. ISAAA Study finds genome edited foods found generally acceptable by UK consumers A review commissioned by the Food Standards Agency found that UK consumers are open to genome-edited foods, as long as they are well-informed that these are thoroughly investigated, assessed, and... Businesswire Waitr adds new partnership with KBP Foods Waitr Holdings, a leader in on-demand food ordering and delivery, announced a partnership with KBP Foods, a franchisee of KFC. Waitr and Bite Squad will begin delivery from more than 140 KBP U.S.... CRFSFS Informative and corrective responsive packaging Responsive packaging systems are designed to react to specific stimuli in the food or environment, such as microorganisms or temperature, then implement an informational or corrective response. Penn State Univ. Researchers identify a gene that regulates the angle of root growth in corn The discovery of a gene that regulates the angle of root growth in corn is a new tool to enable the breeding of deeper-rooting crops with enhanced ability to take up nitrogen, according to a team of... FDA BrightFarms expands recall of packaged salad greens sold in 5 states The recall was expanded to include BrightFarms Baby Spinach (4-oz and 8-oz package) packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with "best by" dates through 7/26/2021. Business Insider Why HelloFresh is joining the grocery delivery frenzy Meal kit provider HelloFresh said that it's expanding its subscription platform to include up to 150 boutique grocery items and prepared foods as it looks to take a bigger chunk of the at-home food... Global Aquaculture Alliance Precision aquaculture, part 1: Data and evidence-based management Evaluating the risks of any raw material must be considered to enable the production of safe, sustainable and functional aquafeeds. PR Web Canada's restaurant count declined by 5,000 units in 2020 Before the pandemic, Canada's restaurant count held steady at 66,000 units since 2016, but then 2020 happened, and the industry lost 5,000 units, a decline of -8%, reports The NPD Group. Sponsored Content Labeling Requirements and Implications for Food Get the foundational and practical knowledge you need to comply with new and established labeling laws and regulations in IFT's short course August 3-5. Businesswire Popeyes debuts new Chicken Nuggets "Now, it's time to say goodbye to the chicken wars and celebrate our new Nuggets, because we come in piece, 8 piece to be exact," said Bruno Cardinali, Chief Marketing Officer, Popeyes. Institute of Food Technologists | 525 W. Van Buren St. | Suite 1000 | Chicago, IL 60607 | USA This newsletter made Smart by Subscribe | Report | Learn More | Unsubscribe | Contact