Are misplaced economic incentives major drivers of obesity and climate change?
Experts have argued that obesity, undernutrition and climate change are all part of the 'The Global Syndemic', and should be focused on by leaders.
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Microplastic contamination found in common source of groundwater
Researchers have reported the presence of microplastics in fractured limestone aquifers, groundwater that is up to 25 percent of global drinking water.
Recall roundup: salmonella and undeclared nuts
Recalls from the UK and North America included mislabelled products, undisclosed wheat and contamination with bacteria.
Tougher food labelling law proposed to prevent allergy deaths
The UK government has proposed changes to the current system, meaning that all prepackaged food should be fully labelled with all ingredients.
Canada rethinks its healthy eating advice with revised Food Guide
New Guide emphasises plants over meat and plays down role of dairy in a healthy diet.
Effect of food labels on consumption and product formulation
Researchers have conducted a long term study on the effect of food labels on consumers' choices, and how it affects intake of fat, sodium and calories...
Mastering the challenge of food safety in this era of globalisation
With food safety a continuing priority in this era of globalisation, leaders are looking at how we can ensure it is handled as seamlessly as possible, from farm to fork.
New corn ‘architecture’ could improve production of biofuel
Researchers have identified a new structure inside corn which could help future improvements in the production of biofuel.
Manure boosts greenhouse gas emissions – even in winter
Trials conducted by researchers have shown that farmers' decisions for their land and manure use affect levels of greenhouse gases.
UK adults and children still not eating their ‘5 A Day’, survey reveals
Consumption of fruit and veg unchanged, but red meat and sugar consumption declining.
Glanbia Nutritionals presents diverse portfolio of snacking solutions at ProSweets 2019
Leading nutritional and functional ingredient specialist, Glanbia Nutritionals, will present its diverse range of specialist nutritional solutions for the first time at ProSweets 2019...
Rising temperatures could safeguard crop nutrition, at the expense of yield
Conflicting research does not always show what will happen - only what might. Here, researchers predict changes to crops as temperatures continue to rise.
India tightens up its packaging regs, with aim of taking food safety ‘to the next level’
Packaging material made of recycled plastics including carry bags and use of newspaper to wrap food to be prohibited.
UK consumers find nutritional information difficult to access when eating out
Top restaurants, cafes and takeaways are being called upon to clearly give consumers the nutritional information they need to make informed decisions.
Supermac’s wins trademark case against McDonald’s
Sarah Mountain at Wedlake Bell, LLP, comments on Supermac's recent win against McDonalds over the use of the trademark 'Big Mac'.
