Guide To… Testing 2019
Our first-ever Guide to Testing supplement that accompanies this issue of New Food provides first-class views and expertise from the world's leading food and beverage testing labs.
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Do not overestimate consumer awareness about protein
A recent survey has shown that consumers think very positively about protein. However, as Mike Hughes explains, it is important to not overestimate the extent that consumers monitor their protein intake...
Your guide to food packaging
In a competitive landscape like the food industry, it is important to get the packaging right. This isn't just for practicality, but to keep a competitive edge on busy supermarket shelves. Here, Debra Weiss explains what type of packaging manufacturers should be looking for, what types should be avoided, and…
Can cheese maturity be measured using images?
Predicting the maturity of cheese using NIR hyperspectral imaging technique - Doctoral student Hasitha Priyashantha at the Department of Molecular Sciences, et al, discusses their latest research.
The Neglected Pathogens – why foodborne parasites are relevant too
In the summer of 2018 2,299 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in the US were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with at least 160 people hospitalised. Professor Lucy Robertson, Chair of a COST Action on foodborne parasites, along with Working Group leaders from the Action, explains why…
Utilising smart devices for the breakfast of the future
Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day, but what if you're too busy to cook a healthy and nutritious breakfast? That's where smart devices come in, as Clara Talens explains...
News: TOMRA launches customer service center in Bengaluru, India
LEUVEN, BELGIUM, 25 June 2019 – TOMRA Food has opened a new customer service center in Bengaluru, India as part of its efforts to improve the organizations’ responsiveness to all its stakeholders.
NEWS: Success Story – Koushuiwa, China
Suzhou Koushuiwa Food Co., Ltd., founded in 2007, specializes in the development, production and sales of snack food. Koushuiwa Food has three major brands, Koushuiwa, Moon Street, and Jiangnan Cuisines. These brands’ best-selling products include sunflower seeds, orchid beans and other roasted seeds and nuts.
Special therapeutic food can help gut health of malnourished children
In an effort to understand how to help malnourished children, a new study has looked closer at foods which support children's gut microbiota, as Food Journalist Kayla Mathews explains...
Food Safety – In-Depth Focus – August 2019
Facts and consequences of parallel beef supply chains. Chris Elliott, Professor of Food Safety and Founder of the Institute for Global Food Security, alongside Professor Moira Dean and Postgraduate Research Student, Kelsey Robson, of Queen’s University, Belfast, explore.
New Food Issue 4 2019
Issue 4 2019 of New Food is available to read online, featuring stories on Clean Label, Food Safety, and an in-depth interview with Uwe Oppermann, Manager of the European food market at Shimadzu Europa.
Tackling carbon neutrality one bite at a time
Carbon neutrality is an imperative global goal to halt global warming, but it can also significantly benefit a company’s performance, as Mark Chadwick explains here.
Industry 4.0: Combatting human error with coding automation
Adem Kulauzovic explains how integrated and automated coding and marking reduces costly product recalls.
Food companies are still facing allergy-related dilemmas
Whilst the introduction of Natasha's law has been rightfully welcomed, there is still a concern over precautionary labelling as a form of allergen management within the industry, as Annabelle Roberts explains...
Can CBD help treat health conditions or is it the placebo effect?
The popularity of Cannabidiol (CBD) has surged, not just in the food and beverage industry, but across many other sectors, due to consumer beliefs that it can help treat certain aliments and illnesses. But many are questioning these claims, suggesting further investigation over CBD’s effects and perceived benefits are required.
