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Top ten food trends predicted for 2020
A focus on climate crisis and recycling are among the top food trend predictions recently made for 2020.
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Rachael Harper (New Food Magazine)
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New arsenic compounds discovered in rice fields
A new study has looked into the conditions, and to what extent, sulphur-containing arsenic compounds are formed in rice-growing soils.
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Public is still ‘confused’ by recycling, says new report
Calls made for the food and drink industry to take action after new research shows that the public is still confused about recycling.
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New study could lead to the development of healthier broccoli and cabbage
Two key enzymes have been identified that release sulphur from health-beneficial chemicals in thale cress to promote growth in sulphur-deficient conditions.
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Decaf coffee investigation finds methylene chloride in several products
An investigation from the Clean Label Project on 23 of the leading decaffeinated coffee brands has found the solvent, methylene chloride, in several of the products.
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Recommendations made for government’s future UK trade policy
Recommendations for the government’s future UK trade policy have been made by organisations from across the food and drink supply chain.
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Report shows growth of glass packaging production in EU
A new report has shown that glass packaging continues to record steady production growth in Europe.
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Collaborative partnership announced for plant-based proteins
Burcon, Nestlé and Merit Functional Foods Corporation have partnered to accelerate the development of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives with a favourable environmental footprint.
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Scottish businesses collaborate to tackle food crime
Food Standards Scotland has said it is collaborating with numerous Scottish businesses to raise awareness of food crime.
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UK environment and food production to be boosted with new bill
Productivity and environmental improvements are to be boosted in the UK farming sector for decades to come with new landmark legislation.
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Science behind livestock-related climate change to be explored
An event is being launched by the British Meat Processors Association to discuss the impacts of different farming systems and explore solutions to climate change.
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Call made for ‘ready to drink’ alcoholic beverages to be reduced in sugar
According to a new survey from Action on Sugar, popular ‘ready to drink’ pre-mixed spirits and cocktails sold in supermarkets are high in 'hidden' sugar and calories.
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European Commission votes nicotinamide riboside chloride as novel food
Following a positive opinion issued by the EFSA, the European Member States have voted in favour of listing nicotinamide riboside chloride as a novel food ingredient.
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Italian supply chain to focus on new opportunities for the pear market
With difficulties such as the brown marmorated stink bug hitting the Italian pear market, the supply chain is to gather together to focus on new commercial opportunities for the industry.
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Global consortium launch International Whole Grain Day
A global consortium, known as ‘the Whole Grain initiative’ has launched International Whole Grain Day to raise awareness of whole grain and increase whole grain intake worldwide.
