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Warning issued about increased levels of toxins in shellfish
Increased toxin levels have been detected in recent weeks during a routine nationwide shellfish monitoring programme along the South West and West coasts of Ireland.
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The rise of hybrid meat
Following a rising demand for meat alternatives driven by health concerned consumers, Senior Research Fellow from the University of Reading, Simona Grasso, outlines the potential of the hybrid meat market.
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Dispute over meat sector working conditions
Unite the Union says working conditions within the meat sector have contributed to an increase in COVID-19 cases, but according to the BMPA, these claims are misleading and, in some cases, false.
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Vitamin D supplements do not reduce COVID-19 risk, official reviews conclude
The reviews were commissioned in response to a recent surge in evidence which suggests that using vitamin D supplements as part of a daily diet could reduce the risk of Acute Respiratory Tract Infections (ARTIs) and COVID-19.
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Salmonella strains evade plant defences, posing food safety risk
Types of bacteria are circumventing plant defences, causing an increased risk of foodborne illnesses, researchers have warned.
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Big win for UK farmers
The Government will establish a Trade and Agriculture Commission to help advise on agricultural trade policy and apply safeguards in UK trade deals.
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Organic food and drink thrives in lockdown
The demand for organic has reached a three-year high, according to the Soil Association.
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Why are meat factories a coronavirus hotspot?
Professor Chris Elliott discusses the recent surge in COVID-19 outbreaks within meat factory environments.
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Lack of food security results in disabled man’s death
Charities say that disabled man starved to death as he was unable to access food supplies.
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NDC Technologies’ Products Are in the Fight Against COVID-19
NDC Technologies, a leading global provider of intelligent, connected measurement and control solutions, is deemed an “essential business” and plays a vital role in enabling its customers to produce the necessary goods used in the fight against COVID-19.
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Why eat insects now?
The International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed (IPIFF) makes its case for entomophagy and the future of the edible insect market.
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Link between good vitamin K status and COVID-19 recovery could drive prune sales
Prunes have seen a rise in exports globally and the California Prune Board are hopeful a recent study could push demand even higher.
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Unhealthy eating habits driven by stress, anxiety, tiredness and boredom
A British Nutrition Foundation survey explores how COVID-19 has impacted our eating habits and activity levels since UK lockdown commenced.
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Technical Bulletin: Benefits of enzymes for plant protein hydrolysates
This technical bulletin provides an overview on how Biocatalysts Ltd has developed enzymes that can be used to add value to plant protein hydrolysates.
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Racial disparities in the UK’s health system
In light of the knowledge that BAME individuals are more likely to catch coronavirus, Sheena Bhageerutty highlights the racial injustices in the food and health system and examines the nation's response to the pandemic.
