TfL junk food advertising ban helps unhealthy purchases to fall
Londoners are buying less junk food after the UK Government imposed a ban on advertising these food and drink products on public transport services.
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Vegetables do not protect against cardiovascular disease, study suggests
A large-scale study published in Frontiers in Nutrition found that – despite popular belief – consuming vegetables does not always lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.
60 Second News – February 18 2022
The New Food editorial team deliver your food and beverage update, featuring a controversial foie gras vote and support for edible packaging.
Recall roundup: Undeclared milk, Salmonella, and more
This week’s roundup includes powdered infant formula which poses a potential pathogen risk, a warning from Lion Eggs, and a variety of undeclared allergen recalls around the globe.
Consumers crave clean label commodities
According to market research company, Brand Essence, the clean label ingredients market size reached $43.32 billion in 2021 and is set to grow rapidly over the next six years.
Would you eat your cereal box to save the planet?
A new study has revealed support for edible packaging across multiple global regions, including India, China and Brazil.
The European Parliament votes in support of foie gras production
The European Federation of Foie Gras (Euro Foie Gras) and Copa-Cogeca - the united voice of farmers and agri-cooperatives in the EU – has welcomed the European Parliament’s vote against the ban of assisted feeding for foie gras production.
New launches in the food and beverage industry
New launches in the food and beverage industry this month include a new alternative milk and a metaverse menu.
Study reveals the five biggest challenges faced by fast food restaurants
A new study by NSF International discovers the challenges that are impacting food safety standards, as one in 10 franchise managers and employees believe food safety has been at risk on their site recently.
HASUK launches campaign to raise awareness of allergen management
Hospitality Allergen Support UK is launching an allergy campaign to raise the profile of food safety in hospitality, which it believes has fallen by the wayside.
Britvic and Xampla form packaging partnership
Soft drinks business Britvic is joining forces with University of Cambridge-backed technology company, Xampla, in a partnership to create sustainable packaging which retains vitamin D more effectively.
Bel reveals extended carbon reduction commitments
Multinational cheese producer, the Bel Group, implements new initiatives in order to reduce its carbon footprint, including a pilot programme on cow feed to tackle methane emissions.
Study suggests six steps for better water quality
A study published in Nature Geoscience provides six ways to address nitrogen pollution which can impact our water quality for decades.
60 Second News – 11 February 2022
The New Food editorial team give you your rapid food and beverage update in just 60 seconds.
Recall roundup: Salmonella detected in Canada and the UK
From pieces of plastic in veg balls to insects in rice, here's this week’s New Food roundup of global food recalls.
