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How coconuts and citrus plants can help combat gum disease
Fruit compounds within coconut and citrus plants could protect your teeth
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Mealworm protein extraction shows anti-diabetic benefits
In a groundbreaking new study, The Journal of Food Science compared four different methods for extracting mealworm protein.
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Current food safety practices may be insufficient to protect consumers from pesticide ingestion
New research has found that washing alone could be insufficient to prevent pesticide ingestion from produce and that peeling would be required to remove potential contamination.
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Will food security go nuclear?
Following a recent trip to South East Asia, Professor Chris Elliott considers the role that nuclear science and technology can play in tackling food insecurity across the region, and shares his insight into current research and future opportunities in this space.
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“A product of its time”: Behind the scenes of monk fruit decoctions “not novel” ruling
With the FSA confirming that monk fruit decoctions are “not novel” foods, David Thorrold sat down with New Food to explain the process behind the ruling and his visions for the future of this natural sweetener.
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Recall Roundup: Chemical contamination, safety concerns and foreign bodies
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in Australia and the UK.
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Are vegetable oils the biggest food fraud risk?
Professor Chris Elliott delves into why vegetable oils are particularly prone to food fraud, examining historical cases, current vulnerabilities, and potential solutions.
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Eco-friendly grocery swaps could cut emissions by more than a quarter, new study finds
A new study of the environmental impacts of a country’s food purchasing behaviour has highlighted the positive environmental impact of consumers making simple grocery swaps with like-for-like products.
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Social groups can influence individuals’ food choices, says new research
The new study tested the idea that people are more likely to adopt healthy food choices if they feel like they belong to the same group or community as those who are promoting healthy eating habits.
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New test developed to rapidly detect seafood pathogen
Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences researchers have developed a rapid detection method for seafood pathogen Vibrio parahaemolyticus, which has the potential to significantly reduce the risk of foodborne illness from seafood.
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Australia to phase out live sheep exports by sea
From 1 May 2028, live exports of sheep by sea will be banned in Australia, confirms the Australian Government.
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One year on from the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement
Here, Nick Sherwood and Stephen Edwards explain how UK foodservice operators have been embracing Australian red meat as a high-quality, sustainable alternative to other imported beef and lamb options from around the world.
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Food security: Lessons from past and present China
Professor Chris Elliott reflects on his visit to Xi'an, China, drawing parallels between ancient food security strategies and modern challenges.
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Online food delivery menus lack nutritional information, study claims
Researchers from the University of Sydney have found that menu items on major online food delivery outlets are “missing nutritional information”.
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Fund to accelerate retail innovation established by five grocery leaders
The W23 Global fund will aim to offer investors incomparable access to transformative innovation in grocery and sustainability across the globe.
