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Fruit and vegetables important for physical and mental well-being
Researchers have found that an increased intake of fruits and vegetables not only helps our physical health, but also our mental well-being.
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Could a food additive cause coeliac disease?
Research suggests a link between coeliac disease and a bacterial enzyme used to manufacture sausages, cheese, bread and other processed foods.
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Compostable polymer: The beginning of a revolution in packaging?
Compostable biodegradable polymers could be the future of food packaging, with the researchers looking to collaborate to further optimise the product.
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New DEFRA minister promises to deliver ‘Green Brexit’
The UK government has appointed David Rutley to the Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs to oversee the protection of food supplies through the Brexit process, amid rising fears of a 'No Deal' scenario.
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‘Fair food’ plans rejected by Swiss voters
The Swiss have recently voted against fair food, amid scares that food prices will increase, and Ministers calling the proposals 'dangerous'.
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Are probiotics beneficial for our microbiome?
Researchers conducted two studies taking a deeper look into the benefits (and downfalls) of probiotic use in humans.
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Livestock Information Programme ‘pivotal’ for the UK
The NFU president claims that a successful LIP is pivotal for the development of a positive change in the sector.
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This week’s recall roundup: Histamine salmon and undeclared sulphites
This week’s recall roundup from the UK and North America includes sandwiches, microgreens, cake and bread…
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European bread basket could be hit the hardest…by insects
Researchers have found that an increase in insects in warmer climates will mean huge crop losses in wheat, rice and maize all around the world.
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Improving soil quality may slow global warming
Researchers from the University of California have found that simple methods of improving soil quality could slow global warming.
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Biodegradable plastic blend offers new options for disposal
Researchers have identified particular plastic blends which are able to decompose in all soil and water conditions, paving the way to a cleaner environment.
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European Commission decides on new rules to combat avian influenza
The European Commission has decided on a set of rules to follow in order to prevent avian influenza outbreaks as has previously been the case.
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Spanish authorities seize 45 tons of tuna
Frozen tuna authorised for canned consumption had been marked as freshly caught fish, with its value priced at four times its worth.
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Wheat genome sequenced by scientists over 13 years
Wheat genome finally sequenced by 20 countries over the course of 13 years could be the key to increasing wheat production...
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This week’s recall roundup: listeria broccoli and mislabelled sandwiches
This week's recall roundup from the UK and North America includes sandwiches, muffins, broccoli and noodles...
