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Water crisis in Pakistan leads to mass crowdfunding campaign
The water crisis in Pakistan has lead to a huge dam crowdfunding campaign with leading politicians, celebrities and overseas Pakistanis helping the cause.
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Huge public support for reductions in sugar and calories
A recent report has shown how the vast majority of the public support the government in tackling the high content of sugar and calories in foods...
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Food additives: consumers’ queries answered
In your role as a food producer, you’re sure to face questions from the public, especially in the wake of recent high-profile cases of contamination, recalls and mislabelling. The UK’s IFST has produced information to pass on to customers, outlined here.
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Anti-browning agents in the valorisation of sugarcane juice
Commercialisation of fresh sugarcane juice is restricted by the immediate deterioration that occurs after its extraction. Jyoti Nishad reports on new scientific techniques she has been using in a bid to solve the problem.
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Innovative approaches to old favourites
In the confectionery and baking worlds, ingredients have been used in various combinations and mixes to achieve enhanced taste, resulting in several modifications within the market. Yogesh Sengar explains.
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A plant-based revolution
Mark Driscoll considers the shift away from carnivorous diets – what’s driving it, what are consumers looking for and how can the food industry rise to the challenge of catering for their fast-evolving tastes?
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Costa Coffee Christmas labelling sparks outrage
Costa Coffee's labelling of its Christmas toastie has caused issues with vegetarians, who believe its labelling is misleading.
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Water treatment through blending leads to better beer
When it comes to beer, the better the water quality, the better the end result – which is why successful blending is so important to the process. Egon Huefner outlines the procedure at traditional Swiss brewers, Eggers.
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This week’s recall roundup: undeclared milk and boiled sweets
This week’s recall roundup from the UK and North America includes failure to mention milk content on labels and potential salmonella contamination.
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High contaminant levels in oregano
Researchers have analysed over 70 samples of oregano from around Europe, identifying contamination through chromatography and spectrometry techniques.
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Can coffee, zinc, chocolate and tea make you more healthy?
Researchers from Europe and the USA have discovered how zinc can protect against oxidative stress - a main reason for low life expectancy.
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FDA consider new labelling for sesame allergies
With an increase in the number of people allergic to or being affected by sesame in foods, FDA commissioner has spoken about the next steps in labelling.
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Cottage cheese a winning late-night snack
Researchers find that it appears to have a positive effect on muscle quality and metabolism.
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This week’s recall roundup: Salmonella strikes again!
This week’s recall roundup from the UK and North America includes lead-filled curry powder and mislabelled snacks.
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Fruit flavours for the Middle East beverage sector
The beverage sector in the Middle East is currently focusing on fruit flavours originating in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
