The new milk alternative is made from potatoes
A Swedish company are introducing potato milk as a new "super-sustainable" member to the plant-based 'milk' family.
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Food leaders call for focus and collaboration in fight against climate change
While recovering from the impacts of COVID-19 is the current focus globally, the longer-term challenges of climate change and feeding a growing population also need attention, say food sector leaders.
What are the costs of achieving Net Zero?
Oxfam has issued a warning that current Net Zero schemes will require an area equivalent to all the farmland on Earth to be forested, putting food security at risk.
Keto diet could hasten kidney failure, says new research
Research suggests that the keto diet may not be that beneficial for health, obtaining only short-term weight outcomes, and is “not more effective" then other diets.
Recall roundup: Salmonella contamination, allergens and more…
This week’s roundup includes Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contaminations, as well as reports of multiple undeclared allergens in household products.
Discounted take-away orders with a side of vaccine
Urgency surrounding vaccination program finds household names offering incentives to the vaccinated.
What does the food you choose at a buffet say about your diet?
The research suggests that those who chose certain types of food at an all-you-can-eat buffet were more likely to gain weight a year later.
Is cutting calories enough to keep your heart healthy?
Study leads researcher to believe that lifestyle changes, which increase aerobic activity and moderately decrease calorie intake, may help to improve vascular health in older adults facing obesity.
Meat tax backed by Beyond Meat boss
The tax would, according to Ethan Brown, head of the meat-substitute company, help drive down the price of plant-based alternatives, though Prime Minister Boris Johnson has expressed his reluctance to enforce such a levy in the past.
Food Emissions 50 launched to boost transparency around climate goals
Ceres is particularly focussing on scope 3 emissions, which are emissions caused indirectly by an organisation in the value chain.
Could changes in early-life care prevent childhood obesity?
A new study has outlined just how important the early stages of a child's life are when it comes to preventing obesity.
Did Indian women suffer the most during the COVID-19 lockdown?
Nutritional security declined across the board during India’s lockdown, but numerous factors have led researchers to believe that women’s nutrition was disproportionally impacted.
HelloFresh launches online market in the US
HelloFresh says the new marketplace will offer more convenient products to its customers in the US.
Recall roundup: E. coli, Salmonella contamination, and more…
This week’s roundup includes reports of possible salmonella contamination, Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli, and multiple undeclared allergens.
Microplastics could be carrying E.coli, claims new research
Microplastic (MP) pollution and its impact on marine organisms is a concern for human health, claims new research from the University of Portsmouth.
