US continues to reduce calorie and sugar consumption from drinks
A new report in the United States highlights definite progress towards a collaborative national goal to reduce the number of calories and sugar Americans consume from beverages.
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Vegan doesn’t always mean animal-free, says FSAI
The FSAI has issued an allergen warning due to the possibility of animal ingredients in vegan declared foods.
Treatment for E. coli may be closer than we think
A groundbreaking discovery has been made by a team from UNSW Sydney which could lead to a treatment for a particular deadly strain of E. coli.
CFS says FDA is forgetting key considerations in its food chemical safety process
A group of health, environmental and consumer organisations in the US are questioning whether the FDA is undertaking its legal obligation to assess the cumulative impact of chemicals that are added to food.
Funding announced to study microbes to combat world hunger
University of California, Riverside has reported being awarded a grant for important funding to study microbes deep underground.
Child hunger remains prevalent in UK schools, survey reveals
In a study of UK teachers carried out in this new academic year, almost a third reported an increase in child hunger compared to this time last year.
Scent-conditioned honeybees boost crop yields
Researchers in Argentina have discovered that scent training honeybees has increased yields in their sunflower crops.
Which! lifts the lid on recyclable food packaging
Trusted consumer brand Which! has published the results of a survey it carried out, assessing how easy it is for consumers to recycle food-product packaging - and the results weren’t good.
US welcomes import of molluscs from Spain and Netherlands
In a landmark move that will see the United States import molluscan shellfish from Spain and the Netherlands, the FDA has announced its equivalence determination of safety measures that regulate the seafood.
Plans announced for creation of safe, sustainable CBD industry
The ACI has launched a pioneering consortia study that will address data gaps associated with the safety of CBD, ensuring that only safe and fully-compliant products are on the UK market by next spring.
US allergy research reveals frequency of allergic reactions
A study has discovered that half of people with food allergies report at least one allergic reaction each year in US.
UK gin and whisky at serious risk
Invasive pathogens have threatened the UK's gin and whisky industry, but there is hope...
3D printing milk made easy
Singapore team develop an additive free, multimaterial 3D printing method for milk-based products without temperature control.
Life-saving bio culture is developed to make camel milk safe
Researchers from institutions in Denmark and Ethiopia have formulated a freeze-dried starter culture that camel-milk farmers can use to make safe, fermented milk products.
Consumers demand clear unambiguous ingredients lists
The results of a recent survey underline consumers’ obvious preference for clear and straightforward labelling, particularly on ingredients lists. But is this preference being met?
