Premium teabags leak microplastics, according to study
Some premium tea bags leave billions of invisible microscopic plastic particles after being heated, new research suggests.
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Nutritional risks on the rise
Diseases such as diabetes, cancer, obesity, Alzheimer’s and coronary disease are said to account for the single-largest burden on the UK economy.
Report shows sugar reduction progress by food industry
Findings suggest a consumer shift towards zero or lower sugar products, with sugar purchased from soft drinks decreasing in all socio-economic groups.
Weaver Fundraising recalls chocolate product
Trail’s End Chocolatey Caramel Crunch has been recalled due to undeclared almonds, cashews and pecans.
Vineyard to research effects of climate change on wine growing
Larkmead Vineyards intends to plant a viticultural research block in order to determine best suited grapes for the future.
GanedenBC30 reduces GI and URTI symptoms in children, study shows
The study data reported that GanedenBC30 may have the ability to modulate the immune response, based on effects on URTI and GI symptoms.
Whole genome sequencing could help control disease
Researchers have analysed C. perfringens foodborne and non-foodborne outbreaks using whole genome sequencing.
Coffee industry threatened by climate change
Coffee farmers need support from industry and government as climate change puts the future of coffee at risk, says Olam Coffee CEO.
California New Foods recalls cookie dough
Frozen and refrigerated cookie dough products have been recalled due to lack of allergen labelling.
E. coli O157:H7 vaccine for cattle to be trialled
The trial hopes to commercially develop an E. coli O157:H7 vaccine for cattle, which could prevent life-threatening illnesses in humans.
The complexities of CBD
New Food attended the TTS Pharma event, ‘CBD – The science behind purity’, to explore how cannabinoids are being manufactured and regulated for the food and beverage industry.
Salmon fillet product recalled
Due to risk of Listeria infection, Euphoria Fancy Food is recalling its ‘CAPTAIN K’ salmon product.
PepsiCo release 2018 Sustainability Report
In order to support a more sustainable food system, the PepsiCo Sustainability Report highlights six priority areas of current progress and future goals.
Will toys encourage children to eat sustainably?
A set of toys hopes to normalise sustainable food strategies for the future by integrating them into children’s lives.
Recall of Roland red and black lumpfish caviar
The potential for botulism was noted after routine testing found that the product experienced a processing issue.
