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Can coffee, zinc, chocolate and tea make you more healthy?
Researchers from Europe and the USA have discovered how zinc can protect against oxidative stress - a main reason for low life expectancy.
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Significant cost to manufacturers as a result of ‘no-deal’ stockpiling
Food manufacturers and businesses are currently facing rising costs in relation for food stockpiling in case of a 'no-deal' Brexit.
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Are substance mixtures in food more dangerous than individual substances?
A project involving 25 scientific institutions from Germany and Europe is investigating, among other areas, food substance mixtures for toxicity.
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FDA consider new labelling for sesame allergies
With an increase in the number of people allergic to or being affected by sesame in foods, FDA commissioner has spoken about the next steps in labelling.
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Fermented dairy products could protect against heart attacks
A recents study has shown that fermented dairy products, such as cheese and yogurt, could provide protection against heart attacks.
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Helping plants to cope with stress
Scientists are investigating ways to help plants cope with extremes they are faced with such as droughts and excess salt content in soil.
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Chocolate found to be much older than previously thought
A study conducted found chocolate to be 1,500 years older than previously thought, with the origin being close to Ecuador in South America.
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Cottage cheese a winning late-night snack
Researchers find that it appears to have a positive effect on muscle quality and metabolism.
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Probiotics are not always good for you
Through research on gut inflammation, researchers have found that probiotics are not always 'good bacteria', and may not be good for everyone.
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This week’s recall roundup: Salmonella strikes again!
This week’s recall roundup from the UK and North America includes lead-filled curry powder and mislabelled snacks.
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Fruit flavours for the Middle East beverage sector
The beverage sector in the Middle East is currently focusing on fruit flavours originating in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
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Ingredients In-Depth Focus 2018
This In-Depth Focus explores the changing tastes and trends within the food industry and looks at how new techniques are changing what goes into the food we eat.
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Safer pesticides could help fight armyworm in Africa
A study has shown that a plague of armyworm in Africa could be controlled through using biopesticides instead of harmful chemicals.
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Global Food Security Index 2018 puts Singapore on top
The Global Food Security Index reveals that the US had slower rate of improvement than that achieved by other countries, causing it to drop to third place.
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Refined fibre in processed food could have negative health effects
The addition of refined fibre to processed food could be detrimental to human health, with research suggesting it could lead to liver cancer.
