Study confirms heart health benefits of Mediterranean diet
Researchers in the United States have confirmed the prevalent belief that a Mediterranean style diet can help protect against heart diseases.
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PepsiCo makes healthier plans for snack and beverage portfolio
PepsiCo Europe says it plans to expand its range of snacks to include healthier options, and has continued to commit to guidelines around advertising to children.
Brits back tough new tax on plastic packaging, survey reveals
The survey shows considerable support for a tax on plastic packaging, though there has been criticism of the proposed bill’s lack of consideration for compostable alternatives.
Traditional sampling missing resistant Salmonella strains, says research
New research from the University of Georgia suggests traditional sampling methods are missing some antimicrobial-resistant strains of harmful bacteria, such as Salmonella.
‘We don’t need civil servants, we need commercial deal makers’ says UK farming group
The UK farming sector is calling for urgent support from the UK Government to bolster its capacity for sustainable business operation in the absence of standards equivalence in trade deals.
Salmonella and Cyclospora causes recalls in US and Canada
This week's recall roundup features several pathogenic contaminations, including alerts over Salmonella and Cyclospora in blueberry and frozen shrimp products.
At least one hundred Finnish children contract Salmonella poisoning
At least one hundred children in Finland have been hospitalised due to Salmonella poisoning, according to Yle news.
Europe’s soft drinks industry makes ambitious sugar announcement
Europe’s soft drinks industry says it will reduce average added sugars in its beverages by another 10 percent across Europe.
PKU Awareness Day highlights the pressing need for accurate labelling
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare but potentially serious inherited disorder that calls for a strictly controlled diet. Groups are calling on the food industry to be more sensitive to the critical needs of these and other food-restricted consumers when it comes to labelling.
Potato and rice protein shakes viable alternatives to whey, says study
The study claims potato and rice protein could be just as filling as their whey counterparts, yet they reduce insulin spikes for those who need to monitor blood glucose levels carefully.
Mondelēz International trials transparency with Triscuit brand
In a bid to promote transparency in the firm’s supply chain, the major US food company is trialling the capability for consumers to see precisely where the main ingredient in their Triscuit cracker comes from.
Recall roundup: Listeria alerts and lead contamination
This week's recall roundup contains product recalls from the US, UK and Germany, where a Listeria alert and lead contamination have been reported.
HFSS food TV ads to be banned before 9pm in UK
The advertising ban has garnered support from nutrition groups like Action on Salt and Action on Sugar, but other areas of the food industry have expressed their concern over the new regulations.
Large spate of cat deaths gives cause for food recall
An alarming number of felines have fallen ill with a rare disease thought to be linked to a brand of cat food recalled by the FSA.
US Food is Medicine programme boosted by philanthropic funds
America’s largest hunger-relief organisation, Feeding America, has announced that it is to receive a significant contribution to its cause, courtesy of the Anthem Foundation.
