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NewsPlant-based diets have potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
A new study has found that a shift towards plant-based diets could reduce global food emissions by 17 percent, with affluent countries benefitting most.
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NewsM&S shifts to paper packaging for two garlic baguette products
By shifting to paper packaging for its garlic baguette products, M&S will be saving 5.5 million units of plastic.
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NewsParental eating behaviours strongly influence children's dietary patterns
New research has found that parents can help to shape healthy eating behaviour in their children by how they themselves eat.
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NewsUSDA proposes stricter Salmonella standards for poultry
The USDA's FSIS has proposed stricter regulations to reduce Salmonella contamination in raw poultry products, aiming to enhance food safety and decrease foodborne illnesses.
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Recall Roundup: Salmonella, Clostridium botulinum and undeclared allergens
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the US.
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NewsCurrent food safety practices may be insufficient to protect consumers from pesticide ingestion
New research has found that washing alone could be insufficient to prevent pesticide ingestion from produce and that peeling would be required to remove potential contamination.
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NewsResearchers utilising AI to support consumers in US food deserts
University researchers across the US are working to develop a new AI-powered tool that will help businesses operating in food deserts to give more nutritious choices to consumers.
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NewsMorrisons becomes first UK retailer to increase freezer temperatures
As part of efforts to cut carbon emissions, Morrisons has signed the Move to -15°C Coalition’s letter of intent and taken the first steps of progress.
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NewsGerman consumers open to animal-free cheese alternatives
A new University of Göttingen study has found that consumers in Germany are open to precision fermentation cheese, on the basis that they are informed about the benefits and high quality of the product.
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Recall Roundup: Undeclared allergens and metal contaminants
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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NewsNewlat Food S.p.A completes acquisition of Princes Limited
Following the announcement in May 2024 of a £700 million acquisition agreement, Princes Limited has officially been acquired by Newlat Food.
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NewsSuntory Beverage & Food leverages AI on blackcurrant farms to support UK biodiversity efforts
SBF GB&I's project is helping to demonstrate how farm stewardship can go hand-in-hand with wildlife protection and is part of the company's broader commitment to improving biodiversity.
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NewsMany US consumers unsure of how to heat food to prevent illness
A new survey has found that many US consumers do not know the correct temperatures to heat food to in order to kill viruses, and are unaware of the risks of drinking unpasteurised milk.
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NewsGourmey seeks cultivated foods approval in five key markets
Gourmey has filed applications in the U.S., Singapore, the UK, Switzerland and the European Union for approval of the sale of its cultivated foie gras.
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NewsPepsiCo launches new initiative to support the transformation of agriculture in North America
PepsiCo's Planting Pathways Initiative will aim to provide equitable opportunities for young people and people from various backgrounds to enter the agriculture sector.
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NewsNew breakthrough sees Nestlé cut fat in milk powder by 60%
Nestlé R&D teams have identified a method to reduce the fat present in milk powder by up to 60%, without compromising on quality, taste and texture.
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Recall Roundup: Chemical contamination, safety concerns and foreign bodies
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in Australia and the UK.
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NewsNew study explores potential for climate-smart coffee
In the face of decreasing Arabica production due to the impact of climate change, researchers are exploring potential alternative coffee cultivars that thrive in other climates.
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NewsDigital ordering platforms drive unhealthy choices and higher spending, says new research
The study found that digital ordering platforms such as touchscreen kiosks, tabletop tablets and app-based delivery services significantly influence consumer behaviour.
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NewsMars records 8% reduction in greenhouse gases in 2023
Following its 2023 commitment to investing more than $1 billion to support the shift to net zero, Mars has reported notable success in its emission reduction efforts.