Children’s cereals ranked by sugar content
14 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
The research showed shocking levels of sugar, with branded products often having a higher sugar content than supermarket brands...
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From farm to market – Safety of the food supply
9 August 2018 | By Pall Corporation
The consumption of fresh and fresh cut produce continues to increase globally. Technological advancements have in turn aided in increased global production of fresh produce to meet the increasing demand. However, there is serious concern as to whether this increase in supply and demand is leading to safety issues, as…
UK ASA uphold HFSS ad ruling against Kellogg’s and KFC
8 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
ASA rules advertisements from Kentucky Fried Chicken and Kellogg's Cocoa Pops were wrongly directed at children under 16.
Could GM fed salmon be more nutritious than non-GM fed salmon?
2 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
Omega-3 levels have declined in recent years, and this study may help return omega-3 levels in farmed fish to those from over a decade ago.
Oil coating prevents bacterial growth on processing equipment
30 July 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
The team found that the cooking oil coating resulted in a 1000x reduction in bacterial levels inside the industrial machines tested.
Wide variation in sugar content of UK cakes and biscuits, says study
30 July 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
Many manufacturers have failed to reformulate and reduce the sugar content of their products, with some businesses increasing the overall level of sugar.
Quorn invests £7 million in meat-free innovation centre
25 July 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
Meat-free company Quorn Foods launches a new innovation hub in North Yorkshire.
Dairy Milk announces 30 per cent sugar reduction
23 July 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
The new option is part of a bigger movement for Cadbury's owner, with Boost, Jelly Babies and BelVita expected to see similar reductions.
More than 300 businesses hit by sugar tax – but revenues will be half expected
17 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Companies have got around the levy by slashing their sugar content, meaning it will generate half the income the Government originally projected.
Kellogg’s cereal causes salmonella outbreak in 33 U.S. states
16 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The ages of those infected range from 95 to less than one year old.
Four corporate giants unite to help shape U.S. sustainable food policy
13 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
At its launch, the Alliance said it would focus on pushing for progress in nutrition labelling and carbon emissions.
From corn to flake: Health-promoting phenolic acids lost during food processing
10 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
In a set of recent studies, scientists revealed what happens to cancer-fighting phenolic acids in corn when it is processed into cornflakes.
Food Brexit Chairman urges greater knowledge of food production
5 July 2018 | By Anna Lambert (New Food)
“I honestly believe that slaughterhouses, intensive chicken barns or crowded pig pens should be open to the public eye. Schools should be encouraged to visit as part of the curriculum"
Fasting champion Michael Mosley asks IFST audience: when it comes to public health, why skew the science?
3 July 2018 | By Mandy Parrett
Mosley's lecture targeted misinformation passed down to the public, touching upon instances of media skewing scientific studies to bolster headlines and the lack of evidence supporting the long-running war on fat.
Piglet vaccine developed to cut down on use of antibiotics
3 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Aside from being a significant source of antibiotic use, piglet scour is estimated to cause annual losses of €1–2 billion globally.
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