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Picture warnings on sugary drinks may help fight obesity, study suggests
A new study has examined whether pictorial health warnings on sugary drinks influence which beverages parents buy for their children.
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A side of plastic: what can we do to stop it getting into our food?
The world's oceans contain thousands of pieces of plastic that could be entering some our favourite dishes, but what can you do to help?
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Better Days ahead: Kellogg fights hunger in Guatemala
Kellogg Company has announced the completion of a feeding and educational programme, Better Days to Grow Together, which aimed to help Guatemalan children struggling with hunger.
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60 Second News – 28 January 2022
The New Food editorial team deliver your 60 second update of all the latest news from the food and beverage industry.
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More meat may worsen MS symptoms, research suggests
A higher meat consumption could be associated with a reduction in a crucial gut bacteria, though more research is needed.
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Some sliced meats saltier than seawater, claims new research
New research claims most sliced meats are "dangerously high" in salt, with one in three products failing to meet the national salt reduction targets, and one in four saltier than Atlantic seawater.
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Five key food and beverage industry trends for 2022
New Food’s Assistant Editor, Joshua Minchin, looks back on his predictions for 2021 and makes five more for the year ahead.
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Chewing gum that stops sugar cravings created by start-up
Israeli-based start-up Sweet Victory Gum, has created a line of botanical-infused chewing gums that are designed to stop sugary treat cravings.
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Enset banana could feed millions
A new study suggests that enset, a relative of the common banana native to Ethiopia, has the potential to feed millions of people.
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Study suggests protein in products is a major incentive for consumers
Taste and nutrition company Kerry's research of more than 6,300 consumers in 12 countries – including Thailand, India, Japan and China – revealed a desire for more protein in products regarded as 'healthy'.
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Giving into your caffeine craving could be good for your gut
A new scientific review suggests that coffee stimulates the digestive process and increases the number of good bacteria in the gut.
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60 Second News – 14 January 2022
The New Food editorial team deliver your bitesize update of all the latest news from the food and beverage industry.
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Research suggests link between sweeteners and infant obesity risk
The research team behind the study has suggested that there might be a link in humans, but further investigation is needed before any concrete link can be made.
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Dry January is here to stay, but what about the other 11 months?
With partakers of Dry January on the rise, research suggests that UK drinkers are moderating their alcohol intake all year round.
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Food crisis in Xi’an, China
The city of Xi’an in China is experiencing severe food shortages as the country goes into a strict partial lockdown following COVID-19 outbreaks.
