Half of UK rice breaches arsenic limits for children, warn scientists
The scientists recommended that the UK government and European Commission introduce labelling to clarify whether rice is safe for consumption by babies and children under five.
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The scientists recommended that the UK government and European Commission introduce labelling to clarify whether rice is safe for consumption by babies and children under five.
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
According to the The Vegan Society, the figures highlight how pressures on supermarkets and consumers are changing buying behaviour towards a more ethical, compassionate alternative.
The call comes before the EU Commission is due to publish its Farm to Fork Strategy, which aims to make the food system more sustainable and healthy.
There are said to be three particularly strong development trends at present: the provision of plant-powered products; clean label innovation; and greater personalisation.
The study has also suggested different strategies the industry could adopt to protect workers' health from these changes.
New Food is joined by Allergy Action, the Anaphylaxis Campaign, and Coeliac UK in its latest podcast.
Analysis form Lux Research has suggested that traditional crops harvested for plant protein benefits - such as soy, wheat, and rice - will be replaced by "up-and-comers" such as pea, canola, oat and chickpea.
The researcher claimed there is a wealth of knowledge supporting the fact dietary supplements can boost immune function, but suggested they are more effective in higher doses than recommended levels.
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
SARS-CoV-21,2 is a new strain of coronavirus that was discovered in Wuhan, China, in 2019.
In this second COVID-19-focused podcast, New Food's Bethan Grylls hears from three food experts who talk health, nutrition and the UK supply chain.
According to reports, plant-based products are gaining popularity in Asia as people look for ways improve their health and avoid potentially dangerous meat products.
The researchers said that this finding could be leveraged to influence how we regulate sugar and sweeteners as food additives.
Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) have seen a change in demand due to COVID-19 and Mike Hughes, Research and Insights Director at FMCG Gurus, explains why consumers will favour products with low levels of risk in 2020.