Enzyme is key to unlocking carrot’s super power
Scientists from the University of Illinois claim that in order to harness the cholesterol-battling abilities of carrots, a genetic variation is required.
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Salmonella ruled a contributing factor in two deaths
The Teesside Coroner’s Court ruled that Salmonella was a contributing factor in Sandra Blake and Stewart Graham’s deaths, in an outbreak which has since been linked back to a butcher in County Durham.
Nestlé launches plant-based meat line in China
Nestlé has launched its own line of plant-based meat in China, as attitudes towards meat look like they may be shifting.
Children’s health before profits
Research from academics across the US has revealed unhealthy food advertising has made its way onto educational websites and devices in recent months.
Could the African Yam Bean help solve hunger issues in Africa?
According to scientists, the legume's high protein content makes it a better source of food than maize or cassava which are commonly eaten in Africa.
Could sous vide cookng make meat easier to digest?
Could beef cooked via sous vide be easier to digest than boiled or roasted beef? Researchers certainly think that’s the case.
British Nutrition Foundation survey reveals empty shelf concerns
The BNF survey suggests concerns among consumers over empty supermarket shelves this Christmas and highlights a rise in plant-based festive feasts.
FSA revises vacuum packed meat shelf-life
The move to extend VP/MAP shelf life will not compromise food safety, states the FSA, and will mean less meat is thrown away in the UK.
Recall Roundup: Listeria, undeclared allergens and foreign objects…
New Food’s global roundup of product recalls includes a Listeria alert, as well as undeclared allergens and foreign object contaminations.
European factory aims to make plant-based more accessible
The plant-based manufacturer says the new Lincolnshire factory will lower the cost of large scale production and make plant-based products more appealing to consumers.
Potential appointment of Tom Vilsack divides food and drink industry
The potential appointment of Tom Vilsack to Biden's administration has sparked debate over the ambition of the President-elect's agricultural policy.
Trade associations plead for more vets to save UK food trade after Brexit
Trade associations have warned that without more vets to sign off on export health certificates, food trade between the UK and EU member states could suffer.
Verifying organic produce
A European project is leading the way in strengthening consumer trust in organic, with the creation of an intuitive system that will see better transparency within organic supply chains.
Study into disease-resistant gene could help tackle food insecurity
An insightful investigation into plant disease resistance gene function and evolution may help guard against devastating crop diseases such as stem rust.
Pig guts fly as brawl over US meat imports erupts in Taiwanese parliament
Safety concerns over US meat, due to the presence of ractopamine used by some US farmers, were expressed vividly in parliament.
