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How our food safety system needs to change
AFDO Executive Director Steven Mandernach explains how his organisation is enacting to change to make our food even safer.
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Front-of-pack traffic lights confuse UK consumers
Research from Nestlé Cereals reveals that 34% of UK consumers do not know what the traffic light nutritional labelling system means, flagging concerns over consumer confusion.
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The link between probiotics and a healthy microbiome
Clinical research on probiotics allows for new discoveries in relation to gut health and consumer-targeted products. Kerry’s Senior Nutrition Scientist, Nathan Pratt, explores.
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From past to future: Comparison of measurement technologies for the edible oil market
KROHNE takes you on a journey of how process automation is changing and what measurement technologies and innovations are important to have your production ready for the future.
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Mexican papaya industry – a model for sector-wide food safety evolution
A beacon of good practice, the Mexican papaya industry took criticism on the chin and faced its shortcomings with honesty and transparency. The result is a robust well-informed system that aims to provide safe fruits to millions of consumers. Emily Griep advises fellow industry sectors to take note.
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Drink tea to live longer
Research shows that drinking tea can lower risk of mortality and prevent poor health conditions.
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Feeding America calls for industry action with food bank usage up
As inflation rates reach record highs, hunger relief charity Feeding America is calling on all corners of the food industry to come together to combat food insecurity in the US.
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Can Twitch tweak your diet?
Research shows that some Twitch users are vulnerable to negative influences as a result of nutrient-poor food endorsements.
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Longer lasting vitamin-enriched beverages
UK technology company launches vitamin microcapsule which enables brands to micro package beverages without the risk of degradation.
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UN World Food Programme launches Pakistan flash appeal
Flooding has left millions in Pakistan at a very real risk of food insecurity as harvested crops washed away and livestock killed by floodwater.
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Ultra processed foods may make you blue
You may want to reconsider eating ultra processed foods, after a US study found those consuming higher amounts were more likely to experience bouts of depression.
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US researchers help identify families at risk of food insecurity
Not every family is the same, and identifying which families are at risk of food insecurity is not always easy for healthcare professionals, but new research is trying to change this.
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What are the food safety experts worried about?
Ahead of the Food Safety Conference in Twickenham Stadium this 5-6 October, we find out what the experts consider to be the most concerning food safety challenges now and in the future.
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Sweetener industry trends and new formulations
HOWTIAN’s Technical Director, Hank Wang, and Vice President of Market Strategy, Tom Fuzer, discuss natural and artificial sweetener trends, and explore ingredient applications for natural sweeteners such as stevia and erythritol.
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Bioactives: Redefining healthy ageing with food
Dr Catherine Kwik-Uribe, Vice President, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs and Scientific Research from Mars Edge shares the initial findings of an in-depth study into our ageing global population; highlighting key takeaways regarding the health benefits of bioactives in our diet.
