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Can you grow stevia in colder temperatures?
US researchers are attempting to breed stevia plants that are more resistant to cold temperatures, which would allow them to be grown in more countries around the world.
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Sweetened beverages could increase breast cancer risk say researchers
Researchers from the University at Buffalo studied more than 900 women diagnosed with breast cancer in New York state as part of the study.
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What can sensitivity give you other than lower LOQs in food and cannabis testing?
With every new mass spectrometry technology, the first question is always: “How much lower can we go?”
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Food Integrity: A message from the Chair
Professor Chris Elliott explains why the industry should join together on 19-23 April for the virtual conference.
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Application Note: Pesticide Detection using SERS Techniques
Application Note: Pesticide Detection using SERS Techniques
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Application Note: Trace Level Detection of Pesticides on Apple Skin
SERS is a potentially useful tool for identifying pesticide residues on the surface of fruits for food quality and safety control.
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Application Note: Spectroscopy of Sports Drinks
Exploring the composition of several sample beverages using modular spectroscopy.
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Action on Salt calls for Government action on snack health claims
Action on Salt has issued a warning over the salt levels in so-called ‘healthy’ snacks and has urged the UK Government to name a successor to Public Health England to lead the salt reduction campaign.
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Creating healthy snacks and a healthier planet
This International Women’s Day, New Food hears from Sara Roberts, a female leader challenging the norm for small businesses on the stand against climate change.
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Setting the standards for seaweed analysis
With growing consumer demand for seaweed in European countries, Jens J Sloth and Susan L Holdt of the Technical University of Denmark explain why the lack of seaweed regulation is an immediate concern, and how laboratories should prepare for new legislation.
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Beverage consumers increasingly health-conscious says research
Research from Kerry has suggested beverage consumers are keen to look after their health more than ever before in the wake of the pandemic.
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Solving the obesity crisis
On World Obesity Day, Dr Renata Micha outlines the scale of the world’s obesity crisis, and explains why 2021 is a crucial year for authorities if they are to solve a growing crisis.
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Application Note: NIR Spectroscopy for Food and Agriculture
We describe how NIR spectroscopy helps to deliver objective data the food and agriculture industries are using to maximize quality and efficiency.
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Small fat reduction could save thousands of lives say researchers
A new study from scientists at Queen Mary University London claims a small reduction in fat in some of the country’s favourite foods could prevent thousands of deaths over the coming years.
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Less than half of Brits can identify a B vitamin claims survey
A recent survey has revealed a significant lack of knowledge among consumers around B vitamins, which are important to regulate energy and hormone levels, among other things.
