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Food banks given an efficiency boost thanks to algorithm
Engineering graduates at Cornell University in the United States have developed an algorithm to help food banks make better use of their donations.
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Will breadfruit be the new global trend?
As a more nutritious and sustainable alternative to wheat, researchers suggest breadfruit might be the next superfood.
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Mother’s diet may affect child’s taste buds
A mother's diet could directly impact the taste buds of her offspring, affecting food preferences and diet choice, according to recent research carried out at Cornell University.
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UK charity champions honest sugar labelling on foods
UK charity, Action on Sugar, makes plea for UK Government to bring about mandatory honest labelling regarding the sugar content of food.
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Sweden acts to reduce antibiotic overuse in livestock
Swedish organisation Axfoundation has developed a document designed to ensure responsible animal husbandry and reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics in livestock.
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Food and beverage industry resists measures to tackle NCDs
Research has highlighted reticence from the global food and beverage industry to fully get behind public health guidance aimed at tackling NCDs.
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WHO trans fat plan has protected over 3 billion people
Despite this unmitigated success, the vast majority of countries that experience heart coronary disease due to trans fats have far failed to eliminate the ingredient.
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Three in 10 Brits favour organic food
A survey from YouGov investigates the buying habits of UK organic consumers vs the rest of the British public.
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India must stop misusing antibiotics in dairy sector, according to CSE report
The CSE has expressed concern over antibiotic misuse by the world’s biggest milk producer, India, and says urgent and collaborative action must be taken.
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What is antimicrobial resistance?
Resistance to antimicrobials continues to challenge the food and health sectors. Here, New Food investigates the causes behind this life-threatening immunity and the actions being taken to combat the looming crisis.
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UMD awarded grant to identify cattle genes responsible for disease resistance
Researchers will be able to capitalise on the data to make strides in the genetic understanding and ultimate prevention of cattle diseases that have not been feasible with smaller datasets.
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20 years of the Food Standards Agency
As the FSA celebrates two decades, Steve Wearne, FSA Director of Global Affairs, recaps some of the Agency’s key successes.
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Voluntary calorie and salt reduction guidelines published for food industry
Following evidence that being overweight can increase the health risks from COVID-19, the British Government has published new voluntary calorie and salt reduction guidelines for the food industry and is encouraging businesses to implement them.
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Recall roundup: undeclared allergens, elevated mould, public health alert…
Read our latest recall roundup, providing you with an update of recalls issued in North America and the UK.
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A UK food allergy update
Dr Hazel Gowland provides a UK food allergy update, outlining the research taking place, new labelling legislation, the challenges lockdown presented, and some practical guidance as restrictions start to lift.