Research reveals suboptimal diet is responsible for more deaths than any other risks globally
Authors say it highlights the need for improving human diet across the nations.
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Food Standards Scotland launches food allergy alert service
The service gives the option to receive specific alerts about issues involving any of the key 14 allergens.
Food better than supplements for longevity
A new study is the latest research to show that most supplements may not do much to improve health and can’t compete with the benefits of a healthy diet.
How x-ray inspection provides absolute visibility and traceability
Traceability is increasingly a 'must' for food and beverage manufacturers seeking to provide greater visibility to their customers, consumers and government regulators.
Hygiena receives AOAC-RI certification for GlutenTox® Pro test
Rapid tests for gluten based on G12 antibody showed high specificity, no cross-reactivity
Hygiena Acquires Helica Biosystems, Inc., expands portfolio of precise food safety technology
Hygiena, a Warburg Pincus portfolio company that specializes in rapid food safety and environmental diagnostic tests, today announced that the company acquired Helica BioSystems, Inc., based in Santa Ana, Calif., effective March 28.
Compounds found in carrots reverse Alzheimer’s-like symptoms
Celebrate International Carrot Day with findings that suggest that components contained in carrots might offer protection against dementia in people.
Brexit roundup
The Food and Drink Federation and The UK Farming Roundtable comment.
Kellogg sells food assets to Ferrero for $1.3bn
Kellogg has agreed a $1.3bn (£1bn) sale of a number of non-cereal food assets to Italian confectionery giant Ferrero.
Reduced on-farm biodiversity may have negative food safety impact
Dung beetles and soil bacteria on farms could help suppress E. coli and other harmful pathogens, according to research.
Gut microbiome study in India reveals regional and diet-specific differences
Large differences in the Indian gut microbiome compared with other populations are expected, due to the country’s unique lifestyle and eating habits.
Recall roundup: bacterial contamination, gluten and metal pieces
Food containing bacterial contamination, metal, as well as mislabelled products have all been recalled recently,
Report suggests that food banks are the ‘green’ hunger-relief solution
Networks prevent approximately 2.68 million tons of safe, edible surplus food being wasted, according to GFN.
New research leads to calls for UK’s 10-day rule on fresh chilled meat to be reassessed
The FSA’s 2017 guidance should now be challenged, says BMPA.
Canadian food and beverage companies get mixed grades on nutrition goals
Study is first to evaluate Canada’s biggest food and beverage companies based on their policies and commitments to sell healthier products.
