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Insect wings inspire antibacterial packaging
Replicating the bacteria-killing wings of certain insects, a team of scientists has developed a natural antibacterial material for use in food packaging.
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Most kitchens in developing countries heavily polluted, says new research
Many people around the world – specifically women and those in low-income homes –are being heavily polluted by cooking emissions in their kitchen, suggests new research.
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What is sugary food costing Canada?
A new study has found that excess sugar consumption is costing Canada’s health-care billions of dollars every year, and researchers claim that sugary drinks are not the only culprits.
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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?
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60 Second News – 18 March 2022
The New Food editorial team gives you your rapid food and beverage update in 60 seconds.
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New launches in the food and beverage industry: March 2022
With National Salt Week and Caffeine Awareness Month taking place, launches of note for this roundup include low in salt seasoning and matcha-infused drinks. We also see UK companies gearing up for HFSS regulations.
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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.
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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.
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Mexico sweetens things up as it adopts new specification
Mexico has adopted the Codex international food safety authority's specification for steviol glycosides, resulting in Sweegan expanding its company.
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Eradicating carbs in the evening could be beneficial for those with diabetes
A new study has found that eating certain foods late in the evening could cause further problems for those with diabetes.
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What can be done to help cancer patients facing food insecurity?
New research has found that oncology dietitians rarely ask cancer patients about food insecurity despite patients being at risk of experiencing this.
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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.
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The surprising food that may lower the risk of developing type two diabetes
New research has found out why yoghurt may be able to lower the risk of type two diabetes and also help with other health issues.
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70 percent of high street meal deals would count as HFSS, study claims
To mark Salt Awareness Week (14th - 20th March), Action on Salt has presented research showing how high the salt content in meal deals is.
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Many businesses unprepared for HFSS legislation, states new study
New research finds that almost half of businesses are not prepared for the introduction of HFSS legislation, which is just around the corner...
