Company produces meat from ‘elements found in the air’
The process is said to use renewable energy and a probiotic production process to convert the elements into a nutrient-rich protein with the same amino acid profile as an animal protein.
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Researchers encapsulate nutrients to prevent cooking degradation
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a biocompatible polymer that encapsulates nutrients such as iron and vitamin A, preventing them from being degraded during storage or cooking.
McDonald’s: The Better M initiative towards sustainability
McDonald’s has expanded its sustainability efforts with the launch of its new initiative ‘Better M’. New Food spoke to Keith Kenny, Vice President of Sustainability at McDonald’s, about the launch and the different elements that the project encompasses.
Discovery could lead to photosynthesis being ‘redesigned’ to increase crop yields
The University of Sheffield study shows how an electrical reaction in protein complex cytochrome b6f provides the energy that plants need to turn carbon dioxide into the carbohydrates and biomass that sustain the global food chain.
State of Snacking™ report explores global consumer snacking trends
Mondelēz International, an American multinational confectionery, food and beverage holding company, has announced the launch of its first-ever State of Snacking™ report, a global consumer trends study examining the evolving market of snacks.
“America’s biggest milk producer” files for bankruptcy
Dean Foods has announced that it has initiated voluntary Chapter 11 reorganisation proceedings in the Southern District of Texas. The company has said it has seen drastic effects from the shift in consumer choice to more dairy-alternative products.
Origin of deadly wheat pathogen discovered
First identified in Africa two decades ago, the strain of the stem rust fungus, 'Ug99,' is said to threaten the global wheat supply due to its ability to attack more than 80 percent of all varieties planted across the world.
FAO calls for focus on innovation to end food loss and global hunger
FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu has said that raising awareness, a greater focus on innovation and further investment are all needed to reduce food waste and eliminate global hunger.
Microplastics found in oysters and clams on Oregon coast, PSU study shows
The Portland State University study found 11 microplastic pieces per oyster and nine per clam in the study sample, which can come from clothing made from synthetic or natural materials or derelict fishing gear.
Pret a Manger and food supplier to face trial over 2017 allergy-related death
Pret a Manger and food supplier Planet Coconut are to appear at Bristol Crown Court over the death of a woman who suffered a fatal dairy-related allergic reaction.
Research investigates how fermentation conditions can alter chocolate flavour
Research has investigated how different fermentation conditions can affect the activity of the microorganisms naturally present on cocoa beans, and how this ultimately alters the flavour of the chocolate.
60% of US consumers would rather reduce sugar than consume sweeteners, says survey
In an Innova Market Insights survey, sugar reduction was considered a popular option for the three in five US consumers who would rather cut back on sugar than consume artificial sweeteners.
Peanut immunotherapy only effective if consistent, according to study
Researchers from King's College London have said that their study shows immunotherapy - the gradual introduction of the allergen into the individual's diet - offers "protection but not a cure" for peanut allergies.
Nutrient supplements significantly reduce child mortality, says study
The study led by researchers at the University of California, Davis, found that supplements may decrease mortality among children 6-24 months old by 27 percent in low- and middle-income countries.
Ezzo Sausage Company recalls meat products due to possible Listeria contamination
Ezzo Sausage Company, a Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 25,115 pounds of pizza sausage products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes,
