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Decaf coffee investigation finds methylene chloride in several products
An investigation from the Clean Label Project on 23 of the leading decaffeinated coffee brands has found the solvent, methylene chloride, in several of the products.
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UK personal food waste fell seven percent in three years, says report
A report from WRAP has revealed that between 2015 and 2018 food waste dropped by seven percent per person in the UK, but the research charity has warned there is still work to be done.
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Tapping into the ready-to-drink cocktail market
Can ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails offer the same experience as the traditional cocktail? Creating that experience at home is definitely a market worth tapping into, Kamila Sitwell from Kolibri drinks and Fiona Davis from Holland & Barrett told New Food.
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Report highlights changes in the global soft drinks market
A report from Innova Market Insights has highlighted changes in the soft drinks market over the last 20 years and has indicated current emerging trends.
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Product of the Year 2020 awards announced
Premier Foods, Coca-Cola and Kellogg’s all picked up multiple awards at 2020’s Product of the Year awards ceremony, which looks to highlight the year's most innovative products.
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Low/no calorie sweeteners could contribute to public health strategies
A report has collected science based evidence which points to the health benefits of low/no calorie sweeteners.
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ProVeg urges Starbucks to make plant-based milks free
ProVeg's call comes after Starbucks recently announced new goals for reducing its environmental impact, as it claims climate-conscious consumers should not be charged extra.
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A safer, more transparent food system
New Food recently attended the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) first 2020 Board Meeting to hear how it will manage the inevitable changes coming to the UK’s food systems, and ensure not only a smooth transition, but a securer supply chain.
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Plant-based diets could protect both health and climate in New Zealand
A study in New Zealand has suggested that if more people were to switch to plant-based diets, not only would greenhouse gas emissions be reduced, but overall population health would improve, saving the health system billions of dollars.
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Report reveals motivations behind food and beverage sustainability trends
The report aims to clarify the connection between the evidence-based claims for sustainability’s urgency and the general trend toward sustainability in the food and beverage industry.
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Survey reveals expert and public view of gene-edited crops in Japan
The authors conducted experimental web-based surveys to obtain clearer understanding of both experts and public perception of the benefits, risks and value of utilising gene editing technology for the breeding of crops compared to other technologies.
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Reducing salt consumption does not contribute to weight loss, study finds
A controlled study of more than 400 participants has supported reducing salt intake as an important public health strategy to decrease incidence of hypertension.
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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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Study finds high arsenic levels in children rice snacks in Australia
The research, carried out by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, found 75 percent of rice-based products tested had concentrations of arsenic that exceeded the EU guideline for safe rice consumption for babies and toddlers.
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Call made for ‘ready to drink’ alcoholic beverages to be reduced in sugar
According to a new survey from Action on Sugar, popular ‘ready to drink’ pre-mixed spirits and cocktails sold in supermarkets are high in 'hidden' sugar and calories.
