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Snack alternative looks to encourage healthy lifestyle for children
Healthy multipack snacks for children are available in a major supermarket and aim to inform children on how to lead a healthy lifestyle.
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Calorie reduction policy delay could be an opportunity to get ahead
A delay in the government’s new calorie reduction guidelines provides an opportunity for retailers to work closely with suppliers as it means they can begin to make changes to their own brand product ranges to get ahead and appeal to more health-conscious consumers...
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Considering soybeans’ mineral content to differentiate countries of origin
Nutritionists have been asked to consider a soybean's mineral content when evaluating the nutritive value of commercial soybean meals.
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Clean label report uncovers consumer misperceptions
A clean label report has identified consumer misperceptions around food, beverage and supplement ingredient claims regarding health benefits.
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Makzemo LLC recalls spice
Makzemo LLC of Brooklyn, NY is recalling Balquis Yemeni spice, because of potential lead contamination.
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The Federation of Bakers on tackling the biggest challenges in bakery
Gordon Polson, Chief Executive of the Federation of Bakers, outlines the association’s responsibilities and how it is addressing some of the industry’s most prevalent issues.
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Eating local food could reduce blood pressure and diabetes risk
A recent study found that eating locally sourced foods improves blood pressure and reduces the risk of diabetes - Kate Harveston discusses.
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Meat fraud: facts and consequences of parallel beef supply chains
Chris Elliott, Professor of Food Safety and Founder of the Institute for Global Food Security, alongside Professor Moira Dean and Postgraduate Research Student, Kelsey Robson, of Queen’s University, Belfast, explore food fraud in parallel supply chains and the consequences of such illegal actions.
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Healthier butter that is almost entirely water developed
A new 'butter' formulation has been developed that is approximately one-fourth the calories of regular butter.
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New survey ranks counties based on health of packaged foods
A new global survey has found that the UK has the healthiest packaged foods whilst India had the unhealthiest.
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New report supports current recommendations for saturated fat intake
A new report from SACN strengthens the current recommendation that foods high in saturated fat should be eaten less often.
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Salt intake should be “reduced even further than current recommendations”
Experts have highlighted problems with some salt studies and give their own definitive answer for safe levels of salt consumption.
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The pea protein market is predicted to reach $150m by 2024
Factors such as its low allergenic potential, as well as nutritional and functional advantages, have boosted the pea protein market.
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Controlling contaminants: the new facet of ‘clean label’
A worrying number of products have been found to contain contaminants. As the popularity of ‘clean label’ rises among consumers, Clean Label Project is on a mission to bring transparency to consumer product labelling. Jaclyn Bowen, Executive Director of the project, explains how.
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New rye detection method developed
A new method for detecting rye in food could help manufacturers meet regulatory requirements for 'gluten-free' claims on foods.
