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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.
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Almonds retain number one spot across Europe for third year
Almonds have retained their number one spot in Europe, with 2,414 new almond products in 2017 - according to a market report.
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IR microscopy for the analysis of microplastics in bottled water
4 October 2018 | By PerkinElmer
Microplastics are becoming a major global environmental concern with regular major newsworthy studies revealing the presence of plastics and microplastics in remote geographic locations, or as contaminations in many different consumer products, especially food and beverages, as well as within the digestive systems of marine species. The sources of the…
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Processed meat linked to breast cancer
A study supports the WHO findings that people eating high levels of processed meats, such as bacon, sausages and corned beef, are more likely to develop cancer.
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Pret a Manger agrees to bring in full labelling after teen’s death
Pret a Manger has decided to introduce full labelling on its products, despite current regulations meaning it is not obliged by law to do so.
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Defra announces action to reduce food waste
"Nobody wants to see good food go to waste. It harms our environment, it’s bad for business – and it’s morally indefensible."
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FDA commits to disclose retailer information on food recalls
The FDA has committed to providing information on retailers for food and drink recalls involving serious health effects or risk of death.
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Food adulteration and authenticity compendium
Food authenticity and adulteration testing has taken on a new level of importance with consumers and producers, after recent food adulteration scandals...
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