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Does organic come with integrity as standard?
Ahead of his appearance at Food Integrity 2020, New Food speaks to Lee Holdstock of the Soil Association about how the organic food and drink systems operate…
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Plant-based diet can prevent asthma, according to new review
The review authors suggested that a plant-based diet is beneficial because it has been shown to reduce systemic inflammation, which can exacerbate asthma.
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Recall roundup: enoki and dried mushrooms, pet treats and cheese
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
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‘WWOOFing’ during COVID-19: A risk some US farmers won’t take
The World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) programme connects volunteers to work alongside farmers across the world, but COVID-19 social distancing and isolation has presented new challenges. Tyler A. McNeil investigates
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Researchers develop method to identify harmful benzene in flavourings
Using cherry beverages as an example, researchers have discovered that flavouring containing benzaldehyde can develop harmful benzene under the influence of light.
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EWG calls for measures to prevent foodborne illnesses and pesticide exposure
The Environmental Working Group has sent an open letter which urges the produce industry to introduce and develop measures to prevent foodborne illnesses and exposure to harmful pesticides.
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Analysis predicts purified fish oil could prevent cardiovascular events
The analysis utilises data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and inclusion criteria from a multinational clinical trial led by investigators from Harvard University called REDUCE-IT.
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Is ‘organic’ the missing ingredient in food integrity?
New Food shares a frank and insightful conversation with Planet Organic founder, Renée Elliott, to hear her thoughts on integrity, trust and why she considers organic to be superior.
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Action on Salt says more can still be done to protect public health
Action on Salt has welcomed the UK governments renewed commitment to salt reduction, but has proposed the targets could go further to better protect public health.
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Labelling of CBD products a public health concern, say researchers
An article published by Corron et al. aims to help manufacturers understand the basic framework for FDA labelling and marketing regulations of CBD products, in a bid to reduce public health risks.
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Application note: Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids on Raptor ARC-18
Rapid, Simple 4.5-Minute Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids Analysis by LC-MS/MS
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National study finds diets remain poor for majority of American children
The study assessed each child's diet as poor, intermediate or ideal, based on three validated dietary scores, all of which are designed to measure adherence to accepted nutritional guidelines.
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Melinjo tree seed extracts may improve obesity and diabetes, study finds
A study has found that Indonesian Melinjo seed extract activates the physiologically beneficial substance adiponectin which improves obesity and diabetes, which the researchers say should be used in more food products and medicines.
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Recall roundup: hash browns, lasagne, herbal supplement and Lindt chocolate
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
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Study reveals other negative health impacts of sugar-rich diets
Researchers have discovered that the shortened survival of fruit flies fed a sugar-rich diet is not the result of their diabetic-like metabolic issues, and instead is related to the build-up of a natural waste product, uric acid.
