Insect wings inspire antibacterial packaging
Replicating the bacteria-killing wings of certain insects, a team of scientists has developed a natural antibacterial material for use in food packaging.
List view / Grid view
News
JBS enters the fertiliser industry
JBS has announced that it will launch a new range of fertilisers as production begins at a plant in Sao Paulo.
Most kitchens in developing countries heavily polluted, says new research
Many people around the world – specifically women and those in low-income homes –are being heavily polluted by cooking emissions in their kitchen, suggests new research.
Free-range eggs unavailable in UK supermarkets
Housing orders issued as a result of bird flu outbreaks has led to a shortage of free range eggs in UK supermarkets.
What is sugary food costing Canada?
A new study has found that excess sugar consumption is costing Canada’s health-care billions of dollars every year, and researchers claim that sugary drinks are not the only culprits.
60 Second News – 18 March 2022
The New Food editorial team gives you your rapid food and beverage update in 60 seconds.
New launches in the food and beverage industry: March 2022
With National Salt Week and Caffeine Awareness Month taking place, launches of note for this roundup include low in salt seasoning and matcha-infused drinks. We also see UK companies gearing up for HFSS regulations.
The Food Standards Agency launches new five-year strategy
The FSA has launched a new five-year plan which includes an emphasis on making food healthy and more sustainable.
Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from Canada, the US and UK
Pathogens have been detected in pet food and human food, whilst undeclared allergens have also been causing recalls this week.
Allergen-free ice cream created in California
A group of students from the University of California Davis have created an allergen-free ice cream made from the liquid contained in chickpeas cans.
Hawaii fights off ‘coffee-eating’ plant
As coffee leaf rust plagues the crops of Hawaii, growers and agricultural officials seek a desperate solution...could this be it?
Mexico sweetens things up as it adopts new specification
Mexico has adopted the Codex international food safety authority's specification for steviol glycosides, resulting in Sweegan expanding its company.
Eradicating carbs in the evening could be beneficial for those with diabetes
A new study has found that eating certain foods late in the evening could cause further problems for those with diabetes.
What can be done to help cancer patients facing food insecurity?
New research has found that oncology dietitians rarely ask cancer patients about food insecurity despite patients being at risk of experiencing this.
The surprising food that may lower the risk of developing type two diabetes
New research has found out why yoghurt may be able to lower the risk of type two diabetes and also help with other health issues.
