Gin distillery turns production to hand sanitiser to help NHS
To support the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic and battle shortages of urgently needed antibacterial gel, Manchester Gin Distillery has started producing hand sanitiser.
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Children’s fruit drinks need clearer and better regulated labels, says study
An NYU study has found that children's fruit drinks often include misleading and confusing labelling about fruit and sugar content, and the researchers have offered recommendations to the FDA to better regulate them.
Scientists announce new names for popular probiotic bacteria
The probiotic bacteria in consumer products and fermented foods will remain the same after these name changes are implemented, but their product labels will be required to be updated.
USDA-ARS scientists find new tool to combat major wheat disease
The discovery is said to be a major advance in addressing a significant threat to the world's wheat supply.
Consumers concerned over UK food security
As the number of cases of coronavirus accelerates in the UK and panic-buying continues, research has revealed a new appreciation among consumers, with 75 percent of shoppers believing it is vital we build strong local food networks.
Study produces new ‘stomach-friendly’ plant-based foods
Plant-based foods contain poorly digestible FODMAP compounds, but a study by VTT has succeeded in breaking these molecules down with enzymes to produce a set of 'new food items'.
Global supply chain partners use blockchain to trade safely during COVID-19
Cargill, Agrocorp and Rabobank worked together via a blockchain solution to ensure intercontinental agricultural trade could take place during the COVID-19 pandemic, and did so in five days.
Burger King ad banned after vegan dispute
Adverts for Burger King's 'Rebel Whopper plant-based' burger have been banned after complaints pointed out misleading marketing which suggests the burger is suitable for vegans.
Recall roundup: Coca-Cola, vegetable samosas and enoki mushrooms
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
Lycored calls on nutrition industry to offer support during pandemic
Lycored teams up with Food4hungry to help feed the vulnerable and spread some much needed cheer with their 'Letters to a Stranger' initiative.
Short food supply chains foster the emergence of “food democracy”
Researchers have analysed the governance processes of short food supply chains in order to determine their wider impact on people's vulnerability to food system crises.
Livestock farming key to ammonia emissions, say researchers
In the past decade, China has made progress in the prevention and control of atmospheric sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide pollution, but little has been done in terms of ammonia control, according to researchers.
FDA issues best practices for food services during COVID-19 pandemic
The information aims to offer advice and guidance on how to manage employee health, hygiene, food service operations and food delivery services.
Food scientists upcycle bread waste into non-dairy probiotic drink
This new beverage is currently the only known probiotic drink made from a bread base, according to the NUS team.
#NewFoodHero: Shining a light on the food industry
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