Small-scale agriculture threatens the rainforest
14 October 2016 | By Lund University
A study led by a researcher at Lund University in Sweden has mapped the effects of small farmers on the rain forests of Southeast Asia for the first time...
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New food harvesting revolution on the horizon… and in your kitchen
14 October 2016 | By VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
A home appliance that grows the ingredients for a healthy meal within a week from plant cells and biotechnology is no longer science fiction...
Preventing child obesity in the next generation must start before conception
14 October 2016 | By University of Southampton
The key to preventing obesity in future generations is to make their parents healthier before they conceive, leading health researchers suggest...
Sustainable fisheries require capable fishers
14 October 2016 | By Wageningen University and Research
Wageningen University & Research demonstrate in a paper published in PLoS ONE today that fishers who don’t have collective capabilities are less likely to participate in sustainability projects...
Uni-leaver: Tesco pull Marmite and Unilever products over price row
13 October 2016 | By New Food
UK supermarket giant Tesco have pulled Marmite and other Unilever products from their shelves amid an argument over Brexit price rises...
Jellyfish help scientists to fight food fraud
13 October 2016 | By University of Southampton
Animals feeding at sea inherit a chemical record reflecting the area where they fed, which can help track their movements, say University of Southampton...
The meat paradox – a psychological approach to meat consumption
12 October 2016 | By University of Oslo
A study conducted by the University of Oslo has found that there is more than meets the eye when we consume meat...
UK MPs call for supermarket action on farm antibiotics
12 October 2016 | By Alliance to Save Our Antibiotics
Zac Goldsmith MP has tabled a motion on veterinary antibiotic use in the UK, encouraging MPs to act on the use of antibiotics from UK supermarkets...
WHO urges global action to curtail consumption and health impacts of sugary drinks
12 October 2016 | By New Food
Taxing sugary drinks can lower consumption and reduce obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay, says a new World Health Organisation report...
USDA announces plans to purchase surplus cheese and create growth for dairy industry
12 October 2016 | By New Food
The USDA offers to purchase $20 million of cheddar cheese to reduce a private cheese surplus that has reached record levels...
Brexit leaves fragile food manufacturing industry confidence, FDF reveal
12 October 2016 | By New Food
Concerns are mounting within the UK food and drink manufacturing industry a survey of Food and Drink Federation (FDF) members published today reveals...
Is milk the ultimate sports drink?
11 October 2016 | By New Food
The benefits of drinking milk as part of a healthy diet have been well documented, but what is less well known is its effectiveness as a sports drink...
Largest UK sushi manufacturer use automation for retailer compliance
11 October 2016 | By Ichiban UK
Ichiban UK has invested in automation to ensure compliance with retailers codes of practice. The OAL system has prevented label and packaging errors that can result in substantial fines and help identify areas for improvement during production...
Ranjit Rai appointed Priorclave’s Service Manager
11 October 2016 | By New Food
With nearly 25 years in the Priorclave service department and 10 years as field service manager, Ranjit Rai brings a wealth of knowledge...
Mixed growth for Private Label soft drinks across East and West Europe, says Canadean
11 October 2016 | By New Food
Private Label soft drinks have faced turbulent times in recent years and periods of prosperity seeing volumes fall, according to consumer insight firm Canadean...
