Reducing salt consumption does not contribute to weight loss, study finds
A controlled study of more than 400 participants has supported reducing salt intake as an important public health strategy to decrease incidence of hypertension.
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Report finds US meat recalls have increased by 65 percent since 2013
US PIRG Education Fund, the authors of the report, have called for food safety agencies to take greater control in order to ensure the safety of consumers in the US.
Urgent locust campaign needed to protect African food security, says FAO
At this stage and on basis of conservative estimates, the FAO has announced that it seeks $70 million to urgently support both pest control and livelihood protection operations in order to ensure the food security of the East African region.
Study finds high arsenic levels in children rice snacks in Australia
The research, carried out by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, found 75 percent of rice-based products tested had concentrations of arsenic that exceeded the EU guideline for safe rice consumption for babies and toddlers.
Scottish businesses collaborate to tackle food crime
Food Standards Scotland has said it is collaborating with numerous Scottish businesses to raise awareness of food crime.
UK environment and food production to be boosted with new bill
Productivity and environmental improvements are to be boosted in the UK farming sector for decades to come with new landmark legislation.
Palm oil land preparation causes most climate damage, research suggests
Research has found that preparing land for palm oil plantations and the growth of young plants can cause more damage to the environment, emitting double the amount of greenhouse gases than mature plantations.
Science behind livestock-related climate change to be explored
An event is being launched by the British Meat Processors Association to discuss the impacts of different farming systems and explore solutions to climate change.
Call made for ‘ready to drink’ alcoholic beverages to be reduced in sugar
According to a new survey from Action on Sugar, popular ‘ready to drink’ pre-mixed spirits and cocktails sold in supermarkets are high in 'hidden' sugar and calories.
Asda announces launch of first sustainability trial store
Trials of food refill stations and 'naked florist' sections will last for at least three months in an Asda store in Leeds before a decision is made on whether to roll out, retrial or stop the features.
Recall roundup: burgers, dog food, peri peri sauce and sandwiches
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
Research analyses the role of acacia gum in no- or low-sugar products
Acacia gum, also known as gum arabic, is a natural gum consisting of the hardened sap of two acacia tree species: Acacia senegal and Vachellia seyal.
South Africa stone fruit industry combats prolonged drought
Stone fruit production areas such as Little Karoo from Montagu, Barrydale, Ladismith, Calitzdorp, through to Prince Albert, have suffered severely from the droughts, with some losing their farms, and many farmworkers without income or jobs.
Soybean oil causes genetic changes in the brain, according to research
Used for fast food frying, added to packaged foods, and fed to livestock, soybean oil is the most widely produced and consumed edible oil in the US, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Report analyses actions taken by food giants to solve palm oil concerns
The Rainforest Action Network's assessment reportedly found that the actions taken by the major snack food brands are not enough compared to what is actually needed to address the impacts of their ever-growing consumption of Conflict Palm Oil.
