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Could liquorice soon be used to treat prostate cancer?
A marmite-like substance, liquorice divides many in terms of taste, but the plant could soon be elevated in status after researchers found a potentially promising use for it.
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The birds and the bees may be impacting your coffee
One of the world’s most-loved beverages wouldn’t be as good without the help of certain animals - find out why birds and bees are so crucial to your morning cup of coffee.
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Should we wash chicken before cooking or not?
Researchers have found that raw chicken can contaminate surfaces whether you wash it or not, so what should you do?
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Episode 23 – Wonky veg
The New Food team get the lowdown on wonky veg and try to understand why consumers do or do not opt for produce that looks a bit different.
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Diets and food insecurity could cause heart problems
A new study suggests that dramatic changes in food intake may have long-term impacts on cardiovascular health and metabolism.
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Plant compound could alleviate allergies
A new study has found that a certain plant compound - known as formononetin - may help treat food allergies, as well as other types of allergies.
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Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from Canada, the US and the UK
1 April 2022 | By
This week's recall roundup features alerts around Salmonella and Norovirus, plus foreign objects and even counterfeit chocolate bars.
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60 Second News – 1 April 2022
The New Food editorial team bring you your rapid food and beverage update in just 60 seconds, featuring new regulations in the UK and a surprising revelation on avocados and heart health.
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The surprising fruit that helps bone mineral density
Prunes prevent bone loss at hip and protect against fracture risk, claims a new research study from Pennsylvania State University.
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Food as medicine – could diet impact disease treatment?
A first-of-its-kind review and report on using food to treat and manage disease has been released.
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An avocado a week can greatly improve heart health, according to new study
Avocados have been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study by the American Heart Association.
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US approaches to animal welfare: the reality
David Green dispels some long-held myths about the standard of US animal welfare and explains why well-looked after farm animals are good for everyone.
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60 Second News – 25 March 2022
The New Food editorial team bring you your rapid food and beverage update.
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“First-of-its-kind” oatmeal aims to introduce babies to allergens early on
25 March 2022 | By
A company, specialising in introducing allergens, to infants has developed a new oatmeal product to introduce babies to allergens “early and often”.
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Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from the UK, US and Canada
This week's recall roundup is dominated by Listeria contaminated mushrooms, plus foreign objects and undeclared allergen alerts in the US, Canada, and the UK.
