LCA of organic agriculture needs to be improved, argue researchers
The researchers claimed that Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) can often ignore essential factors in assessing environmental impact such as biodiversity and soil quality.
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The researchers claimed that Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) can often ignore essential factors in assessing environmental impact such as biodiversity and soil quality.
The researchers found that green spaces including parks, gardens, allotments, roadside verges and woodland cover 45 percent of Sheffield – a figure similar to other UK cities.
The study assessed each child's diet as poor, intermediate or ideal, based on three validated dietary scores, all of which are designed to measure adherence to accepted nutritional guidelines.
The EFF, created by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in Brussels, aims to promote an open dialogue on sustainable food systems among policymakers, food supply chain actors, civil society organisations, research and academia, and other public institutions.
The Annual Report also includes details about Nestlé's commitment to achieve zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
A study has found that Indonesian Melinjo seed extract activates the physiologically beneficial substance adiponectin which improves obesity and diabetes, which the researchers say should be used in more food products and medicines.
Innova Market Insights has pointed towards new ingredients as 'stars' in consumer trends, said to be driven by rising consumer familiarity and acceptance of their roles and potential benefits.
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.
The Colorado-based CBD manufacturer is prepared for the regulations of today and tomorrow as the Food Standards Agency's regulatory approval date of 31 March 2021 draws closer.
New Food is pleased to announce that Food Integrity 2020 will now take place on 29-30 September 2020 at Twickenham Stadium, London, United Kingdom.
Researchers have developed a new high-resolution mapping framework which aims to precisely estimate evapotranspiration - said to be key in managing crop water use and farm efficiency.
The suing organisations are Center for Food Safety, Beyond Pesticides, the Rural Coalition, Organización en California de Lideres Campesinas and the Farmworker Association of Florida.
Merck outlines how is it helping to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and empowering scientists to detect and characterise viruses and develop vaccines and therapies.
Study combines results of past papers investigating how the global abundance of parasitic worms, known as Anisakis, has changed through time.
The company is offering the global food safety platform for free to assist with companies that are seeking alternative suppliers for their disrupted supply chains during the COVID-19 outbreak.