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Study demonstrates functional skin benefits of almonds
In a first of its kind study, researchers in the US have demonstrated the significant skin anti-ageing benefits of regular almond consumption.
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Episode Five: Addressing labelling concerns
Can't wait for Food Integrity 2020? Listen to our latest podcast with Jaclyn Bowen for a sneak preview of the panel session on labelling!
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FDA advances identification and management of food parasite Cyclospora
Cyclospora is a parasite that contaminates food - mostly fresh produce - which causes Cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness which is said to be on the rise in the US.
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Major American berry producers commit to recyclable packaging
The groups announced that they hope to encourage more recycling of clamshells and create new specifications for packaging manufacturers.
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USDA announces details of risk management for hemp producers
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of two programmes that aim to protect hemp producers’ crops from natural disasters.
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IFT white paper states US food research is ‘chronically underfunded’
The white paper examines trends in public and private investment in research, the contributions of food to the US economy, as well as IFT-led survey data regarding research priorities in food science and the impact of insufficient funding.
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Opening more supermarkets could reduce food waste, according to study
According to research from the Cornell University SC Johnson College of Business, opening more supermarkets could see less food being spoiled as people purchase food more frequently in smaller quantities.
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Sales of toddler milk rise in US, despite expert health warnings
Although health and nutrition experts have warned that these products can contain elevated levels of sugar and sodium, the rise in sales is due to an increase of advertising, according to researchers from the University of Connecticut.
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Post-Brexit trade could see US genetically modified food enter the UK
In a speech at the Old Royal Naval College, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has hinted at the possibility of allowing genetically modified food to enter the UK from the US, with campaigners arguing this could pose a health risk to the UK public.
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FDA releases Small Entity Compliance Guide on labelling final rule
The guide aims to help packaged food manufacturers meet the federal standard requirements of the 2016 labelling final rule.
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FDA approves first drug for treatment of peanut allergies
Treatment with the drug - Palforzia - may be initiated in individuals ages four through 17 years with a confirmed diagnosis of peanut allergy.
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USDA approves Delaware Domestic Hemp Production Program
Delaware is now the second state on the East Coast to receive approval to administer a domestic hemp programme.
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EPA and USDA name six new ‘US Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions’
The 'champions', which already include the likes of PepsiCo and Kellogg's, are US businesses and organisations that have committed to reduce food loss and waste in their own operations by 50 percent by the year 2030.
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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.
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FDA and CDC declare multi-state romaine lettuce E.coli outbreak as over
The FDA has lifted the consumer advisory to avoid romaine lettuce from Salinas as the growing season for this region is over, and there is no longer said to be a need for consumers to avoid it.
