16 August 2018 
Using Raman to identify the adulteration of coconut water
16 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
Due to the recent surge in popularity, coconut water is prone to adulteration, especially as demand seems to be higher than supply.
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16 August 2018 
Oil palm plantations: a threat to the environment?
16 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
As demand continues to increase, many predict expansion will occur in Africa, where habitats of many species, such as primates, are at risk.
15 August 2018 
Cutting cream cheese-making process from 20 hours to 30 minutes
15 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
The company described the protein as delivering ‘an excellent flavour and texture’, claiming it is ‘easy to handle and highly versatile’.
14 August 2018 
Blocking the sun will not prevent crop damage from global warming
14 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
"It's a bit like performing an experimental surgery; the side-effects of treatment appear to be as bad as the illness."
14 August 2018 
Children’s cereals ranked by sugar content
14 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
The research showed shocking levels of sugar, with branded products often having a higher sugar content than supermarket brands...
13 August 2018 
Global sales of UK food and drink reach record high
13 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
With businesses selling their products to over 200 global markets, UK food and drink has shown a clear global desire for British taste, along with the high quality and standards met in the UK.
13 August 2018 
High seas fisheries play limited role in feeding the world
13 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
"Only a handful of countries are fishing in the high seas and the fish they catch are not feeding those most in need."
10 August 2018 
US poultry market gains access to Morocco for first time
10 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
In May 2018, agricultural US exports exceeded $12 billion, with initial approximations suggesting that Morocco alone is currently a $10 million market.
9 August 2018 
NFU warns Britain could run out of food after a hard Brexit
9 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
The report suggests that, should the nation be fed solely on British food from the beginning of the year, supplies would run bare by the 7th August.
8 August 2018 
UK ASA uphold HFSS ad ruling against Kellogg’s and KFC
8 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
ASA rules advertisements from Kentucky Fried Chicken and Kellogg's Cocoa Pops were wrongly directed at children under 16.
8 August 2018 
£50m boost for British pork as export market opens in Taiwan
8 August 2018 | By New Food
A new agreement that will see British farmers and food producers export pork to Taiwan for the first time is expected to be worth in excess of £50 million over the next five years.
7 August 2018 
Competitiveness of food and drink manufacturers hindered by rising costs, says FDF Survey
7 August 2018 | By New Food
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) recently published the second of its new quarterly business confidence surveys, which reveals that more than three quarters of manufacturers expect input prices to rise in the remainder of 2018.
7 August 2018 
‘Payment by Results’ pilot scheme given green light
7 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
“I am delighted to extend this scheme and look forward to seeing further evidence of its success as we plan for our future outside the EU," said Michael Gove.
7 August 2018 
FSA’s biannual public attitudes tracker survey results
7 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
Food hygiene was a particular concern, with 82 per cent of respondents being aware of the hygiene standards in places they eat or buy food from.
6 August 2018 
Latvia proposes plastic bag ban
6 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
By 1st January 2025 plastic carrier bag packaging at sales outlets should be replaced by cardboard, paper or other natural fibre and bio-plastic materials.
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