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Does cocoa really help you age better?
Cocoa, and in particular dark chocolate, has long been touted as a food that makes us age better – now scientists are undertaking a large study to really find out if this is true or not.
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Yum China launches healthy eating initiatives
Yum China has unveiled a series of heathy initiatives as it looks to promote healthy eating across its restaurants in China, including an option to add fruit and vegetables to meals in some of its best-known brands.
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Smithfield donates 40,000 pounds of protein to Hurricane Ida victims
The food producer has offered out its hand to those in need of food as a result of the devastation caused by Hurricane Ida, which has left New Orleans without power 16 years on from Hurricane Katrina.
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Food prices rising in Sri Lanka as forex crisis continues
Reports from Sri Lanka suggest the food situation there is worsening, with prices soaring and government-backed measures to seize food stocks in force.
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News Digest: Microbial Community in Fermented Foods
Understanding the science behind the health benefits of fermented foods
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High-fat diets could disrupt the body clock and lead to obesity
New research has suggested that a high-fat diet can disrupt our body clock and affect how full and sated we feel – leading to overeating and potentially obesity.
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Why three glasses of red wine a week could lower your blood pressure
New research from Queen’s University Belfast suggests drinking a few glasses of red wine a week could be the key to reduced blood pressure.
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More data, less effort
Learn how to bring data into focus to improve your food safety and quality programme in our upcoming webinar.
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5 consumer behaviours that are reshaping food, beverage and supplement innovation
ADM has identified five changes in consumer behaviour which it predicts will last long after the pandemic is over, and will greatly influence the food, drink and supplement sectors.
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Food insecurity means lower college grades
Having consistent access to food is crucial for students to reach their full potential, after research found a link between food insecurity and academic attainment.
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Does carb-loading really help you run a marathon?
In the latest edition of Mythbreakers, Dr Adam Carey asks whether carb-loading can be beneficial to consumers, and offers important advice around choosing sports nutrition products that are upfront about their ingredients.
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Infographic: The rising challenge of consumer label-friendly baking
How do we address consumer desires for baked goods with a friendlier label, without compromising on taste or quality? Learn more in this infographic.
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Application Brief: Solus One Salmonella for Raw Poultry and Meat
This application brief will highlight the Solus One Methodology for the testing of Raw Poultry & Meat.
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Online food marketplace Shef opens its platform to Afghan refugees
Online food marketplace Shef will fast-track the registrations of Afghan refugees on its platform as it seeks to give them a stable source of income as quickly as possible.
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Salt switch reduces chance of stroke, says new research
Replacing salt with a low-sodium alternative reduced the chance of stroke and other major cardiovascular events among participating communities in China.
