Does using technology impact our food consumption?
A group of researchers have evaluated whether using technology whilst eating has an impact on the amount of food we eat and the memory we retain of the consumption.
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Endangered species found on Hong Kong supermarket shelves
Researchers from the University of Hong Kong discovered that the endangered European eel (Anguilla anguilla) was found in products on 50 percent of surveyed supermarket shelves in Hong Kong.
Confusing standards lead to extra sugar in children’s breakfast cereals, study finds
Child sugar intake may be impacted by a lack of uniform serving size and standardised metrics for sugar content, according to a new study from researchers at High Point University.
Food prices drop partly due to COVID-19 outbreak, says FAO
According to the FAO, world food prices have dropped for the first time in four months, likely due to fears over the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, but food prices still remain 8.1 percent higher than a year earlier.
Researchers develop real-time crop productivity estimation method
The new real-time crop productivity estimation method uses satellite data, field measurements and camera networks, and aims to offer useful information to farmers and growers.
Food scientists reduce Salmonella identification process
The scientists have reportedly developed a method to determine Salmonella serotypes in just two hours, and the whole identification process within eight hours.
FDA outlines leafy greens action plan and advances CBD research
The 2020 Leafy greens STEC Action Plan is designed to outline FDA's plans to protect the safety of leafy greens, and the agency has also released updates on its research efforts and plans to educate consumers about CBD products.
LabVantage solutions adds first fully integrated Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) to its industry-leading LIMS platform
LabVantage Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of laboratory informatics solutions and services including purpose-built LIMS solutions that allow labs to go live faster and at a lower total cost, has announced that the upcoming 8.5 edition of its industry-leading LabVantage platform will include the first fully integrated Scientific Data Management…
LabVantage Solutions announces SaaS option for its industry-leading LIMS platform
LabVantage Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of laboratory informatics solutions and services including purpose-built LIMS solutions that allow labs to go live faster and at a lower total cost, has announced that its platform is now available as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) package.
Food Waste Reduction Alliance releases food waste advice report
For the guide, FWRA interviewed food manufacturers, grocers and foodservice operators to get their best tips on how to successfully launch a reduction programme and to sustainably nurture it over time.
FSA tightens control on production of raw drinking milk
As sales of raw drinking milk increase, the Food Standards Agency has tightened controls of its production with the release of a document that highlights the safety and legal measures that producers must follow to protect the safety of consumers.
US plant-based market growing five times faster than total food sales
New data from the Good Food Institute and the Plant Based Foods Association has shown that plant-based meat, eggs, and dairy continue to outpace conventional animal products and remain a key engine for growth in the US retail market.
Fish oil supplements linked to lower risk of heart disease and death
To explore the potential association between fish oil and reduced heart disease risk, a team of researchers based in China and the US drew on data from the UK Biobank - a large population-based study of more than half a million British men and women.
FDA, EPA and USDA launch GMO education initiative
The initiative aims to educate consumers about GMOs, including their production processes, their health information and other safety-related questions.
Prebiotics can improve sleep by influencing gut bacteria, study finds
The research, carried out by University of Colorado Boulder, could lead to new approaches to treating sleep problems and insomnia, which affect approximately 70 million Americans.
