Leftover grain from breweries could be converted into fuel
Breweries in the EU are reported to throw out around 3.4 million tonnes of unspent grain every year, weighing the equivalent of 500,000 elephants.
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The ocean is uniquely positioned to contribute to food security, says paper
A scientific paper for the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy has found that, with better management and technological innovation, the ocean could provide over six times more food than it does today.
FoodDrinkEurope releases 2019 EU Data & Trends report
The FoodDrinkEurope report covers data, statistics, trends and facts from the whole EU28 food and beverage industry, which is identified by the NACE rev2 codes C10 (food and products) and C11 (beverages).
FDA warns companies for illegally selling CBD products
Based on the lack of scientific information supporting the safety of CBD in food, the FDA is also indicating that it cannot conclude that CBD is generally recognised as safe (GRAS) among qualified experts for its use in human or animal food.
Can hops compounds help with metabolic syndrome?
Research from Oregon State University has suggested that hops compounds may combat metabolic syndrome by changing the gut microbiome and altering the metabolism of acids produced in the liver.
Recall roundup: soup, honey, tuna and chicken fried rice
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.
Study finds liquid salt could help prevent fat absorption
CAGE, a salt in its liquid state, has been found to reduce the absorption of fats from food with no discernible side effects in rats.
Study rates food sustainability country-by-country
A global food system sustainability study has built a map to score the sustainability of food systems country-by-country, including economic and social variables.
€200 million to promote European agri-food products in and outside the EU
EU policy on the promotion of agri-food products is designed to help the sector take advantage of the expanding and increasingly dynamic global agri-food market.
Coca-Cola Sweden to make all plastic bottles from 100% recycled material
The move to 100 percent recycled plastics for PET bottles includes the brands Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite as well as Bonaqua, comprising 40 different variants.
Climate-smart rice production is key for global food security, says report
Leveraging climate finance to scale climate-smart rice production is the cornerstone of global food security and urgently needed to avert civil unrest, according to a report by Earth Security Group (ESG).
FAO publishes guidelines for crop conservation
The FAO has published new guidelines to aid countries in developing national plans to conserve critical crop resources.
Traditional Chinese medical herb may offer anti-obesity strategy
Chinese scientists have suggested that burning energy by the activation of brown adipose tissue (BAT), through the use of an extract from ginseng, might be an alternative strategy for combating obesity.
Norway records lowest sugar intake in 44 years
One in six young people are reportedly obese in Norway, compared to one in three in the UK.
Recall roundup: salad, blackberries and cheese nips
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.
