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Localising America’s food supply is feasible…to a point
A university modelling study has identified that large areas of the United States could provide sufficient food for local citizens, depending on varying diets.
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Mother’s diet may affect child’s taste buds
A mother's diet could directly impact the taste buds of her offspring, affecting food preferences and diet choice, according to recent research carried out at Cornell University.
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Can I catch covid from food?
Esteemed food expert, Sterling Crew, explores the current evidence behind COVID-19 transmission and food.
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Recall roundup: undeclared allergens in the UK and US pose potential problems
Here’s our latest recall roundup, showing the latest key recalls from North America and the UK.
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Three in 10 Brits favour organic food
A survey from YouGov investigates the buying habits of UK organic consumers vs the rest of the British public.
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MIT food sensor could help prevent E.Coli outbreaks and alleviate food waste
A team from MIT has designed a colorimetric sensor that can spot signs of food spoilage and contamination.
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Generation Z is not ready to accept cultured meat, finds Australian study
The researchers noted that the participants had several concerns relating to cultured meat, including an anticipated taste or disgust, health and safety, and whether it is a more sustainable option.
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20 years of the Food Standards Agency
As the FSA celebrates two decades, Steve Wearne, FSA Director of Global Affairs, recaps some of the Agency’s key successes.
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New scheme launched in Hong Kong to improve food traceability
To help enterprises cope with the ‘new normal’ and to rebuild trust from consumers, the new scheme is based on more comprehensive internationally accredited food safety and traceability standards.
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FAO members call for closer collaboration to transform food systems
FAO member countries have joined others from across the food system to call for closer collaboration and a focus on innovation to end food insecurity and hunger.
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USDA’s FSIS to host meeting on the future of consumer food safety
FSIS has invited those interested in public health and advancing food safety to comment on activities and research that promote safe consumer food handling.
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UK food giants join Rashford to form Child Food Poverty Task Force
The Task Force aims to endorse recommendations presented in the National Food Strategy and act as a platform for the more than four million children living in poverty in the UK.
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UK major supermarkets selling chicken with white striping disease
Study finds white striping disease in 85 percent of standard factory-farmed chicken on the shelves of the top UK supermarkets.
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Recall roundup: Undeclared allergies galore, plus fears over Salmonella and plastic contamination
Read our latest roundup, providing you with an update of recalls issued in North America and the UK.
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Access to food is a human right not a privilege
Jane Mason explains the consequences of those living in food deserts, the political debate around the phrase, and how teaching could help these communities thrive.
