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Machine learning identifies source of Salmonella
Researchers have developed a machine learning approach that is able to detect the animal source of particular Salmonella outbreaks.
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Suppliers failing to meet sustainability goals dropped by manufacturers
Manufacturers are increasingly choosing suppliers based on their sustainability, with many that are failing to meet goals being dropped.
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Paving the path towards producing safety rule inspections
The FDA will soon begin inspecions of large domestic and international US farms in order to address food borne illnesses that are linked to fresh produce.
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Recall roundup: undeclared eggs and bacterial contamination
Recalls from the UK and North America included mislabelled products, undisclosed egg and contamination with bacteria.
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Metal-free photocatalyst purifies pathogen-rich water in minutes
Chinese researchers have developed a metal-free catalyst that is able to efficiently purify pathogen rich water in minutes.
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Heather Hancock reappointed as Chair of the FSA Board
Heather Hancock has been reappointed by Matt Hancock as the chair of the FSA, with the appontment lasting for a further three years.
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Fruit and vegetables important for physical and mental well-being
Researchers have found that an increased intake of fruits and vegetables not only helps our physical health, but also our mental well-being.
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Flaxseed fibre fermented in the gut improves health and reduces obesity
A study has shown that the fermentation of flaxseed fibers in the gut changes the microbiota to improve metabolic health, and could challenge obesity.
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Composition of fibre in rice coproducts examined
The fibre composition of rice coproducts could help to identify any changes to the gut microbiome in humans and farm animals.
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Coeliac UK and Innovate UK announce funding boost for coeliac disease
Innovate UK and Coeliac UK have announced a £750,000 boost to research that could solve gluten-related issues, helping those who have to live gluten-free.
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Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum stockpiled by Unilever
Many companies are stockpiling food ahead of the Brexit end date, and with no assurity of there being a deal, manufactures look to stockpile further.
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Corn yield predicted using the weather at key growth stages
Researchers are now predicting corn yields based on the weather at key times throughout three critical growth periods of the plant...
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Farmland conservation transformed using prairie strips
Researchers have identified that prairie strips could transform farmland by reducing the loss of two key nutrients, and reducing soil loss.
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Large dietary fibre molecules change gut microbiome
A study has found that polymer molecules of dietary fibre change what is found in the gut microbiome by aggregating large molecules together.
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FDF members report reduction in water consumption and CO2 emissions
The FDF has recently published a report detailing the steps taken by its members to help deliver a more sustainable food system.
