Climate-ready crops: potato yield boosted by 30% under heatwave conditions
Scientists at the University of Illinois have engineered potatoes to increase tuber mass by 30 percent during heatwaves, offering hope for food security in a warming world.
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Recall Roundup: ingredient omission, undeclared allergens and bacteria contamination
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (22-28 November 2024), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
New framework signed to tackle child labour in West Africa’s cocoa-growing regions
Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and the cocoa industry sign a landmark agreement to combat child labour and improve community welfare.
Tate & Lyle unveils mouthfeel trends shaping the future of food and beverages
Tate & Lyle's new report reveals nine key trends, providing insights for brands and manufacturers to innovate and optimise food texture.
Arkansas researchers examine pecan safety measures ahead of Thanksgiving feasts
A new study highlights effective methods for reducing pathogens in pecans, ensuring safety for Thanksgiving pies and other treats.
Arla partners with retailers to tackle methane emissions from dairy cows
Arla Foods partners with Morrisons, Tesco, and Aldi to trial Bovaer® feed additive, aiming to reduce methane emissions in dairy farming.
Recall Roundup: E.coli and metal contaminants
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (15-21 November 2024), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
UK scientists unveil light-optimising greenhouse coating to extend produce growing seasons
The innovative spray converts sunlight into red light, boosting crop yields and extending growing seasons in less sunny countries like the UK.
Edible bird’s nest functional drink shows hypertension management potential
A cocoa-flavoured soy drink enriched with edible bird’s nest hydrolysates shows promising functional benefits for managing hypertension, diabetes and satiety.
New report highlights £14 billion untapped potential in UK food and drink manufacturing sector
UK food and drink manufacturing sector faces £14bn growth opportunity, but investment in technology, data and skills is crucial to unlock potential.
Demand for vegan options at events rises by 280 percent sparking a plant-based Christmas boom
New data suggests major five-year growth in UK demand for plant-based options at events, with festive vegan recipes also gaining popularity ahead of Christmas.
Recall Roundup: animal matter contamination and undeclared allergens
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (8-14 November 2024), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
UK flour to be fortified with folic acid to reduce serious birth defects by 20 percent
UK mandates folic acid fortification in non-wholemeal flour by 2026, aiming to prevent 200 birth defects annually and enhance public health.
MycoTechnology developing Honey Truffle Sweetener to meet growing demand for sugar reduction
New research highlights consumer demand for reduced sugar intake, prompting MycoTechnology to develop Honey Truffle Sweetener as a natural solution.
Heineken invests €45 million in new R&D centre to drive innovation and sustainability goals
Construction work has started on Heineken's new global R&D Centre in the Netherlands, set to open in mid-2025.
