DNA technology ‘ready, willing and able’ to deliver transparency to meat products DNA testing can help bolster confidence in meat products, believes traceability expert IdentiGEN.
We know that today’s consumers expect heightened levels of traceability – particularly when it comes to meat, where animal welfare, health and environmental concerns are often in the spotlight.
Anxieties around origins of products and ingredients have further clearly been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Market researcher Nielson, for example, notes that more than ever, shoppers want to understand the supply chain, with complete transparency from farm to factory to distribution, and they want details of the measures being taken to assure their safety.
The European Food Safety Authority has published its first scientific opinion on an insect-derived food. The conclusion? Mealworms are safe for human consumption.
Organuary looks to boost organ meat sales In response to the Veganuary event, a group in the UK is encouraging consumers to eat organ meats such as kidneys, liver and offal to help their health and the environment.
The Public Health Collaboration has launched Organuary 2021 to promote organ meats in at least one meal, twice per week, within the diet throughout January.
Around a thousand people signed up to Organuary last year, revealed PHC director Sam Feltham.
“This year we wish to continue raising awareness about how nutritious organ meat is as well as how helpful it can be to the environment to include it in your diet. On the whole, feedback is positive, but we realise that organ meats aren t everyone s cup of tea - yet!”
Tyson Foods is investing $26m to expand production at its Wright Brand Bacon facility in Vernon, Texas. The expansion project is scheduled for completion in March 2021.