Self-inspections: much ado about nothing or regulatory concern?
New Food examines the recent decision by the USDA to allow Cargill staff to perform some inspection tasks themselves and asks whether this will change the way we keep our food safe.
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Importance of sodium nitrate in the food industry
Love it or loathe it, sodium nitrate serves a valuable purpose in the food sector. Here, Shreeras Shetty puts this compound into perspective…
So many challenges to the integrity of what we eat
As Food Integrity 2022 kicks off (21-25 March), Professor Chris Elliott explores why the matter of global food integrity remains so important.
Why is America still hungry?
One in eight people in the US do not have access to nutritious food – but why, in 2022, does one of the richest countries still face food insecurity and who is to blame?
How workable is FDA’s new proposed Ag water rule?
With National Groundwater Awareness Week and World Water Day both occurring this month, Dr David Acheson provides expert perspective on water issues facing the food industry, with a focus on the FDA's new proposed Ag water rule.
What are health conscious consumers looking for in 2022?
New research from food broker, Presence, has revealed five key trends driven by the health-conscious consumer movement, including gut health and an uptake in mushrooms. Find out about all five here.
Mythbreakers: Does eating greasy food prevent hangovers?
Can you really prevent the dreaded hangover by eating greasy food after you drink? Food scientist Dr Fisher and the inventor of SOBAR, takes on this popular myth and provides some science-based recommendations on how you can drink smarter.
Accelerating product development and innovation in plant-based meat
Consumers have demonstrated a strong desire to cut their meat consumption and are calling on manufacturers to help out. Here, Daniel Dikovsky from Redefine Meat shares the hurdles experienced by the plant-based meat sector and what they must do to satisfy flexitarian palates.
Putting nutrition at the heart of plant-based protein development
Hannah Baugh, Nutrition Manager at Nestle UK&I, talks about the challenges faced by the plant-based protein industry: creating proteins that align government nutritional targets with consumer tastes.
Ukraine crisis will bring turmoil to wheat and sunflower oil supply chains
The food industry is bracing itself for supply chain disruptions in the wheat and sunflower oil sectors as the war in Ukraine continues.
Will the invasion of Ukraine spark a global food insecurity crisis?
With Russia and Ukraine being two of Europe’s largest food producers, there are real fears that the invasion could worsen food insecurity around the world.
Step up or step out, Eustice
Professor Chris Elliott takes no pleasure in saying “I told you so”, after warning about the UK’s vulnerability when it comes to food security. But, out of the Ukraine crisis could come a reinvigorated food system…
Supporting more sustainable consumer diets: what works?
Rising interest in sustainable diets has led many food businesses to consider how best to play their part in driving a dietary transition. Here, Joanna Trewern at WWF-UK relays the results of an initiative that encouraged consumers to make lasting changes to their eating habits.
How the changes to China’s customs rules will impact exporters
John Rowley from NSF International highlights what changes to Chinese import regulations will mean for food exporters.
The pros and cons of nutrient modelling systems
Nutrition expert, Barbara Bray, discusses the upsides and drawbacks of nutrient profiling and why we should take a step back to examine the science.
