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Gut microbiome helps body against food allergies
The gut microbiome has been found to be critical in regulating allergic responses to food and drink consumed, and could be therapeutically beneficial.
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Sustainable palm oil certification – the smart choice
As the popularity of palm oil continues to grow, so does the controversy surrounding it - at time of writing, the furore over the banned Iceland supermarket/Greenpeace TV advertisement in the UK continues. Andy Green discusses how the supply chain can help to make the world’s most consumed vegetable oil…
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Arla acquires Middle East and Africa Kraft business from Mondeléz International
The deal is set to significantly strengthen Arla’s position in the Middle East and North Africa, giving access to new product categories, new markets and a state-of-the-art production site.
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Looking beyond traditional applications for probiotics
With more consumers turning to functional foods and beverages for digestive health benefits, product manufacturers have a massive opportunity to create probiotic products that go beyond traditional applications. John Quilter explores the potential.
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Introducing bioplastics may not mitigate climate change
A study has shown that the introduction of bioplastics may not contribute to the mitigation of climate change, with potential increases in greenhouse gases.
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Huge public support for reductions in sugar and calories
A recent report has shown how the vast majority of the public support the government in tackling the high content of sugar and calories in foods...
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Taste cannot be subject to copyright, rules European Court
Taste sensations and experiences, "are subjective and variable" and thus can't be bound by copyright.
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Fermented dairy products could protect against heart attacks
A recents study has shown that fermented dairy products, such as cheese and yogurt, could provide protection against heart attacks.
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Cottage cheese a winning late-night snack
Researchers find that it appears to have a positive effect on muscle quality and metabolism.
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Global Food Security Index 2018 puts Singapore on top
The Global Food Security Index reveals that the US had slower rate of improvement than that achieved by other countries, causing it to drop to third place.
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Canada, Mexico and US reach new trade deal
A trade deal has been agreed between the US, Mexico and Canada, ensuring that the US has access to Canada's dairy markets.
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Stabilising ingredients for vegan foods
Hydrosol have developed stabilising ingredients for vegetarian and vegan food manufacture, whilst promising to keep tastes and textures the same.
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PerkinElmer’s QSight LC/MS/MS improves food safety in China
China’s Xinjiang province has long served as the gateway between East and West. It is home to the legendary Silk Road, traversed by countless travelers over the ages in search of contacts beyond the expansive and rugged province that is nearly the size Alaska...
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Finding antibiotics in milk
Those milk moustaches are a stroke of marketing genius. Just seeing them through the years evokes the health benefits of milk, from its proteins and calcium to its fortified vitamins. What we never see, however, is the growing global concern over the amount of antibiotic residuals that can be found…
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Drug residues in the global food market
The potential presence of drug residue contaminants in products destined for human consumption is of increasing importance within the industry, but what are the main challenges posed by this issue? Daniel Hughes has some answers.
