60 Second News – 4 February 2022
The New Food editorial team give you your rapid food and beverage update in just 60 seconds.
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Can fortifying foods with fibre reduce the risk of disease?
A new study has found that increasing the fibre content of everyday food items could lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Picture warnings on sugary drinks may help fight obesity, study suggests
A new study has examined whether pictorial health warnings on sugary drinks influence which beverages parents buy for their children.
Food industry breathes sigh of relief as CO2 agreement is reached
After months of speculation, the UK Government has announced that a manufacturing plant in Teesside will continue to operate after a deal was reached with the plant's owner.
Colin v Cuthbert settled as supermarkets avoid caterpillar court case
Aldi says Cuthbert will be back on its shelves this spring after the discount retailer settled the copyright case lodged against it by Marks and Spencer.
Does offering more meatless options result in a permanent switch?
A study looking at thousands of cafeteria meal choices has found that increasing the vegetarian options also increases the proportion of plant-based purchases greatly without affecting overall food sales.
Plant pathologists leading fight against damaging corn disease tar spot
Tar spot causes millions of corn bushels to be lost each year, but now a group of pathologists are hoping to limit the disease's spread.
Better Days ahead: Kellogg fights hunger in Guatemala
Kellogg Company has announced the completion of a feeding and educational programme, Better Days to Grow Together, which aimed to help Guatemalan children struggling with hunger.
Coffee-growing regions under threat from climate change, research warns
Suitable growing regions for coffee, cashews, and avocados predicted to shift as the earth warms, suggests a first-of-its-kind analysis.
60 Second News – 28 January 2022
The New Food editorial team deliver your 60 second update of all the latest news from the food and beverage industry.
Recall roundup: Salmonella and Listeria alerts raised in Canada
From insects in banana slices to Listeria in sandwiches, here is this week’s recall roundup.
More meat may worsen MS symptoms, research suggests
A higher meat consumption could be associated with a reduction in a crucial gut bacteria, though more research is needed.
Food Sustainability Index ranks countries on food waste
The 2021 Food Sustainability Index, which assesses the food-system sustainability of numerous countries, has been released, with Japan and Sweden excelling in key categories.
FDA proposes a new rule regarding food contact notifications (FCNs)
The FDA has proposed a new rule to revise procedures and update reasons for revoking the authorisations for food contact substances.
Some sliced meats saltier than seawater, claims new research
New research claims most sliced meats are "dangerously high" in salt, with one in three products failing to meet the national salt reduction targets, and one in four saltier than Atlantic seawater.
