No time to let up in fight against salt say researchers
Researchers from Queen Mary University claim salt reduction targets have prevented heart disease, but that the programme is stalling.
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Pies and pastries in need of a plant-based makeover say consumers
Pies and pastries were deemed most in need of a plant-based overhaul according to respondents to a survey intended to shed light on the boom in plant-based purchases,
Coventry-based food manufacturer pledges support to local baby hospice
Arden Fine Foods has pledged to pay for a day of care at the city’s baby hospice Zoë’s Place, which helps care for children suffering from life-threatening and life-limiting conditions.
Heat stress could vastly impact meat and milk production in East Africa
Countries need to breed livestock which can adapt to increasingly warm temperatures to maintain meat and milk production, according to researchers.
Majority of consumers unaware of ultra-processed foods, says survey
The survey conducted by the BNF claims there is a lack of understanding among consumers of what an ultra-processed food actually is.
Fatal food allergic reactions see decline in UK
Cow’s milk has been identified as the greatest culprit for fatal food reactions, ahead of peanuts or other types of tree nuts.
20 US hotspots where nitrogen reduction programmes could be targeted
Researchers say the study is the first of its kind and provides a comprehensive look into where nitrogen reduction programmes could have the most success in the US.
Could edible holograms decorate foods one day?
Researchers are working on technology that could enable holograms to be “printed” on food, to be used for decorative or labelling purposes.
FDA investigating multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes
It’s thought a soft cheese could be to blame for the outbreak, which has seen Listeria cases reported in seven states across the US.
Sports nutrition alliance urges European Commission to rethink legislation
Proposed legislation by the European Commission would limit the health claims that certain food products can make – something ESSNA claims would harm the sports nutrition industry.
Recall Roundup: Plastic pieces and undeclared anchovies…
This week's Recall Roundup features alerts over plastic contamination in the UK and Germany, as well as undeclared fish allergens in the US.
ACI completes landmark CBD study
Following the submission of its novel food application, New Food gets exclusive insight from three experts integral to the study…
Soil erosion worse than first thought in Corn Belt
Soil erosion in the US’ Corn Belt is worse than feared according to new research by an American university.
Aldi begins search for the UK’s best craft distillery
The Grow with Aldi competition will give one UK craft distillery the chance to feature on the supermarket's shelves later this year.
Scientists develop “see through soil” to help farmers deal with droughts
Scientists from the US have discovered why hydrogels are not having the desired effect in preventing droughts by making soil transparent.
