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German nutritional policy has more public support than expected
A Göttingen research team has investigated public acceptance of food policy measures in Germany and have found generally positive results.
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Four killed by enoki mushroom Listeria outbreak
After the FDA announced that Sun Hong Foods, Inc. has recalled all enoki mushrooms imported from Korea, there have been reports that the associated Listeria outbreak has claimed four lives and hospitalised 30 people.
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Study finds infant cereal consumption associated with nutrient intake
The study examined National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data, a national survey of food intake, from 2001 to 2014 to assess food intake in infants and toddlers from birth to 23 months.
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Recall roundup: burgers, salad kits, mushrooms and spring rolls
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.
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UK research reveals high salt content in ‘healthy’ plant-based meals
During Salt Awareness Week, Action on Salt has revealed the ‘reality’ of many ‘healthy sounding’ plant-based and vegan meals in the UK, suggesting that high salt content often hides behind 'healthy labels.'
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An honest conversation on veganism with Heather Mills
Heather Mills, Owner of vegan brand VBites Group, discusses all things vegan with New Food’s Sam Mehmet.
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Deforestation for consumer products increases malaria risk, research finds
Researchers have found that in areas that have been deforested for the production of increasingly demanded goods such as coffee, cocoa and beef, there was an increased risk of malaria transmission due to the optimisation of environments for mosquitoes.
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Ice cream market shifts to deliver pleasure without guilt, states report
As consumer priorities shift to a focus on health, the environment and diet, Innova Market Insights has suggested that the ice cream market is responding by focusing on delivering pleasurable products without guilt.
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Confusing standards lead to extra sugar in children’s breakfast cereals, study finds
Child sugar intake may be impacted by a lack of uniform serving size and standardised metrics for sugar content, according to a new study from researchers at High Point University.
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Protecting consumers with front of pack labelling
Mhairi Brown, Policy and Public Affairs Coordinator for Action on Salt and Action on Sugar, takes a look at how packaging labelling can have adverse effects on public health, and explores what industry should be doing in response.
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FSA tightens control on production of raw drinking milk
As sales of raw drinking milk increase, the Food Standards Agency has tightened controls of its production with the release of a document that highlights the safety and legal measures that producers must follow to protect the safety of consumers.
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Fish oil supplements linked to lower risk of heart disease and death
To explore the potential association between fish oil and reduced heart disease risk, a team of researchers based in China and the US drew on data from the UK Biobank - a large population-based study of more than half a million British men and women.
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Prebiotics can improve sleep by influencing gut bacteria, study finds
The research, carried out by University of Colorado Boulder, could lead to new approaches to treating sleep problems and insomnia, which affect approximately 70 million Americans.
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Recall roundup: protein powder, chicken products and sandwiches
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.
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UK supermarkets urged to clarify public health commitments
The call from ShareAction comes after a report has revealed a lack of transparency and strategy regarding public health from 10 of the UK's top supermarket chains.
