Mediterranean diet can help achieve sustainability goals, says FAO
The traditional Mediterranean diet is said to be widely recognised for its multiple health benefits and low environmental footprint.
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The traditional Mediterranean diet is said to be widely recognised for its multiple health benefits and low environmental footprint.
The two annual surveys tested fresh chicken on sale in the UK, with one looking at certain types of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) E. coli, and the other at AMR campylobacter. The results are from Year Four of the surveys (2017 to 2018).
The research from the American College of Cardiology studied women over a 10 year period to track how plant-based diets reduced the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD).
With potential human applications, a study has found that the combination of green tea extract with exercise reduced fatty liver disease in mice.
A pharmaceutical company has launched a 'medical food' in the UK which acts as a protein substitute for those living with phenylketonuria.
A new study in the US has identified specific health benefits from consumption of a particular algae, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii (C. reinhardtii), suggesting it would be particularly beneficial for those suffering from gastrointestinal disorders, such as IBS and colitis.
A recent investigation by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found that the EPA has been flouting legal requirements to adjust limits for pesticides in foods, particularly under the Trump administration.
In our latest Bakery In-Depth Focus, New Food gets a case of 'bread bugs'.
The number of individuals infected with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to climb on a daily basis as does the number of deaths associated with it. Many of TAG's clients have asked what should be done to prepare for a growing number of cases in the United States.
The allure of a miracle solution can be tempting for consumers, but how do we tell the difference between the honest labels and the tall tales? Phil Patterson gives some key advice.
In a first of its kind study, researchers in the US have demonstrated the significant skin anti-ageing benefits of regular almond consumption.
Two key enzymes have been identified that release sulphur from health-beneficial chemicals in thale cress to promote growth in sulphur-deficient conditions.
The scientists found that reduced salt created a stickier dough, which has implications in large-scale processing when dough sticks to machinery, but this could be mitigated with stronger wheat cultivars, higher water contents and shorter mixing times.
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.
One study analysed the impact of Chile's Law of Food Labeling and Advertising, and the other looked at the effect of the UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL).