news
Scottish farmers urged to boost security after confirmed bird flu case
The National Farmers Union Scotland has urged its members to stay alert after a case of bird flu was confirmed at a free-range farm in Scotland.
List view / Grid view
Health & Nutrition
article
Heavy metals: the case against the naturally occurring argument
Jaclyn Bowen takes a look at how the concern of heavy metals in food is sometimes undermined by the argument that they are naturally occurring, and speaks with the CEO of Ellipse Analytics to find out his views.
news
GM rice approved in Philippines, but with limited accessibility, says study
Golden Rice is said to reduce Vitamin A deficiency (VAD), but a new study has suggested that those most at risk of VAD do not have sufficient access to the GM crop.
news
Trade body issues guide to food sector for preventing rat infestations
An estimated 20 percent of the global food supply is damaged by rodents every year - at an annual cost of more than £11 billion.
news
A third of dog owners believe plant-based is better for pets, research finds
The research also revealed that more than four in 10 (43 percent) dog food buyers also said they believe it is healthier to limit the amount of red meat eaten by pets, than not limit it at all.
article
The role of cleaning and disinfection in microbiological control
In any form of food, dairy or beverage operations, one of the key microbiological controls is the correct and thorough application of cleaning and disinfection regimes, states Peter Littleton, Vice-Chair and Training Services Director of the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT).
news
Scientists develop technique to rapidly detect salmonella in food
The technique is said to reduce the time for determining whether food is contaminated with salmonella from a number of days to less than eight hours.
news
BfR provides coronavirus food safety advice
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, a scientifically independent institution within the portfolio of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture in Germany, has offered advice about the recent outbreak of coronavirus with regards to food imports and food consumption.
article
How health and wellness replaced diet
The food and beverage industry is driven by consumer demand and popular trends, and the health and wellness trend is more prevalent than ever. James Clifton, Chief Executive of the MISSION Group, takes a look at how brands and food businesses have looked to rebrand alongside.
news
Recall roundup: cookies, cattle feed, burger relish and yoghurts
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
article
Ensuring a safe supply chain when producing gluten-free
Gluten-free and wheat-free specialist baker, Claire Forster, explains the importance of a safe production line.
news
Scientists develop high fibre white flour to produce ‘healthier white bread’
The high fibre white flour that the research team produced is said to contain as much as twice the fibre of traditional white flour, paving the way for healthier white bread.
news
Plant-rich diet protects mice against foodborne infection, researchers find
Researchers have found that mice on a pectin-enriched diet had about 100 times less bacteria in the cecum compared to mice on a typical diet, reducing their susceptibility to foodborne illnesses.
news
Sales of toddler milk rise in US, despite expert health warnings
Although health and nutrition experts have warned that these products can contain elevated levels of sugar and sodium, the rise in sales is due to an increase of advertising, according to researchers from the University of Connecticut.
news
Post-Brexit trade could see US genetically modified food enter the UK
In a speech at the Old Royal Naval College, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has hinted at the possibility of allowing genetically modified food to enter the UK from the US, with campaigners arguing this could pose a health risk to the UK public.
