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The NSLP and ‘food apartheid’ in San Francisco
The US National School Lunch Program (NSLP) has come under criticism over the years, with some suggesting its structure has unsavoury foundations.
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Sustainable food brands reap benefits
Consumers are willing to pay more for genuinely sustainable food brands, explains Lindsay Parry from Nepa UK, as she shares important consumer insights…
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Survey reveals consumers becoming more eco-focused when shopping
On Earth day, a survey has revealed consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of where their food comes from and the majority would support easy labelling measures to identify how sustainable a product is.
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Income more important than good land when it comes to food security
Researchers from Dartmouth College found that the quality of agricultural land was not as important as household income when it comes to predicting food insecurity.
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Slow and steady wins the sourdough race
Bread isn’t going out of fashion any time soon, and one baking company is hoping its gently fermented sourdough will be a hit with health-conscious consumers.
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The evolution of Easter chocolate
Paul Morris of Luker Chocolate explains how chocolatiers have developed their Easter products to suit the needs and tastes of the modern consumer.
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Japanese consumers more concerned by GE livestock than vegetables
The study also found that the way in which the topic of gene editing is presented to consumers can have an impact on their response.
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What’s the difference between milk allergy and lactose intolerance?
Most allergen data is recorded via self-reporting, which is often inaccurate as many people confuse intolerances with allergies.
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UK eats junk food most often in Europe says new survey
Belgium came in at second place on the list of countries surveyed, while Austria and the Netherlands were found to eat the least junk food per month on average.
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Brits drinking more coffee thanks to home working says survey
With many Brits working from home, this survey asked why coffee consumption is on the rise, with an increase in breaks and stress relief cited as reasons for the increase.
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How has a year of lockdown changed eating and shopping habits?
As the UK marks a year of COVID-19 restrictions, one survey has shed light on the changes in the eating and shopping habits of consumers that have been observed as a result of lockdown.
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Brazilians beat Brits when it comes to adopting healthy eating habits
Respondents from both countries are reducing their carb consumption in a trend seen across five surveyed nations, as low-carb and keto diets gain popularity.
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Sweetened beverages could increase breast cancer risk say researchers
Researchers from the University at Buffalo studied more than 900 women diagnosed with breast cancer in New York state as part of the study.
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What can sensitivity give you other than lower LOQs in food and cannabis testing?
With every new mass spectrometry technology, the first question is always: “How much lower can we go?”
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Food Integrity: A message from the Chair
Professor Chris Elliott explains why the industry should join together on 19-23 April for the virtual conference.
