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Biosensor developed to test freshness of meat
A team of scientists have created a biosensor using graphene electrodes modified by zinc oxide nanoparticles to measure meat freshness.
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New committee calls for evidence in obesity investigation
A new House of Lords Committee will investigate the role of some food types and the food and beverage industry on obesity and public health.
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Traces of “toxic” pesticide found in 80 percent of study participants
A new study has revealed that chlormequat, a pesticide, has been found in four out of five test participants.
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TurtleTree earns first of its kind vegan certification
Vegan Action has certified TurtleTree’s animal-free sustainable lactoferrin, LF+ making it the first precision fermentation dairy company globally to obtain vegan certification.
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Kellanova donates $50,000 towards hunger relief efforts in the US
Kellanova and Albertsons Companies have joined forces to addressing food insecurity in the US through a donation to hunger-relief efforts.
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Is 2024 the year of health-conscious pancakes?
This Pancake Day, Elliot Cantrell, Head of NPD at Bakeaway outlines how food businesses can tap into the growing demand for free-from products while addressing health, taste, sustainability, and convenience.
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Industry responds to Uber Eats’ ad change amid allergy backlash
New Food speaks to industry members about Uber Eats making changes to its Super Bowl advert following negative response to a peanut allergy related clip.
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Is freshly squeezed orange juice really better for you?
Researchers have looked into whether shop bought orange juice has the same nutritional benefits as freshly squeezed. Find out the results of the study here…
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Will the Suez Canal Crisis drive more food fraud?
Professor Chris Elliott explains why ongoing unrest in the Middle East could impact food security and prices on faraway shores…
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PFAS contamination found in processed meats, teas and packaging
A group of scientists have carried out research into the links between PFAS and diet. Find out more about the study here…
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Demand for low/no beverages jumps by 10 percent
According to supermarket giant Tesco, consumers have created an increased demand for no and low alcohol during Dry January.
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Feeding America receives $1 million grant from Kroger
Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation has donated a $1 million retail agency capacity grant to Feeding America to support four food banks in the US.
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Recall Roundup: Pathogens and labelling issues
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, we highlight food recalls from the last week in the UK and US. Find out more here...
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Video: Accelerating sustainability with cultured meat
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Watch the video to learn how our investment strategy contributes to advancing cultivated protein as part of our larger focus on sustainable foods.
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FSA Chair writes to DEFRA Minister supporting Owen’s Law
Professor Susan Jebb has written to Mark Spencer, Minister of State for Food, Farming and Fisheries at DEFRA urging Government to set an “expectation that food businesses provide allergen information in writing”.
