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Research suggests link between sweeteners and infant obesity risk
The research team behind the study has suggested that there might be a link in humans, but further investigation is needed before any concrete link can be made.
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New digital service helps to provide affordable meals in the US
Bright by Text, an app designed for parents and caregivers, has teamed up with non-profit Cooking Matters to provide families in the US with nutritional advice and low-cost recipes.
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New research reveals marketing secrets of McDonald’s
An analysis into the social media marketing of McDonald’s has revealed some of the secrets of the fast-food giant, with concerns the tactics might exacerbate health concerns in some countries.
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New study finds blueberries could be good for your heart
New research has suggested that adding blueberries to your diet could be beneficial for your heart, as the fruit could reduce insulin and glucose levels after a large meal.
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HFSS and food analysis
With new legislation around products high in fat, sugar and salt looming over the UK, Antony Bagshaw from One Scientific offers clarity over the kinds of analytical detail you may require from your testing lab going forward.
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Would the keto diet work for you?
Despite its popularity, it’s still not known why, or even if the keto diet works. Researchers from the University of California Riverside are attempting to find out more and therefore establish whether keto is right for you.
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Plant-based foods “unnecessarily” high in salt, says Action on Salt
Action on Salt claims the salt content of some plant-based foods is too high and is urging UK Government to mandate levels.
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China and US rank highest for salt content in processed food
The salt content of processed foods remains high, though some countries ranked considerably worse than others in the BMJ Open study.
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Ultra-processed food consumption on the rise in the US
More Americans are eating ultra-processed food according to the New York University study, with researchers backing policies aimed at reducing the consumption of these foods.
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60-second news – this week’s headlines delivered to you in one minute
Is the UK facing a diabetes epidemic? Listen to this along with our other top headlines in this week's 60 second news.
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Is the UK facing a diabetes epidemic?
There is increasing concern that the UK could soon be facing a diabetes epidemic of its own, as rising obesity levels compared with the effects of COVID-19 cause more people to be diagnosed with the disease.
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60-second news – this week’s headlines delivered to you in one minute
This week's rapid roundup of food and beverage news includes changes to breakfast cereal and a world famous recruit for the UN.
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59 million teaspoons of sugar to be removed from Nestlé breakfast cereals
The ‘salami slice’ approach adopted by manufacturer CPUK has meant the move to lower sugar content has been gradual and has been accompanied by an increase in fibre content too.
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High-fat diets could disrupt the body clock and lead to obesity
New research has suggested that a high-fat diet can disrupt our body clock and affect how full and sated we feel – leading to overeating and potentially obesity.
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60-Second News: All the latest from the food industry inside a minute
This week's quickfire roundup of the very latest news includes a new commitment from PepsiCo, as well as a Salmonella outbreak in the US.
