Gut microbiome helps body against food allergies
The gut microbiome has been found to be critical in regulating allergic responses to food and drink consumed, and could be therapeutically beneficial.
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Business agility essential before, during and after Brexit, says industry insider
"Businesses should be urgently reviewing their supply chains to identify any major risk areas and implement risk-reduction strategies."
Agricultural drainage water conservation practice could reduce nitrogen pollution
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a water conservation practice that could reduce the amount of nitrogen pollution.
Targeted food ads promote unhealthy products to black and Hispanic youth
A recent report has shown that advertisements for unhealthy foods are targeted more at black and Hispanic youth, in comparison to white youth.
Stability for food prices worldwide in December 2018, according to FAO Food Price Index
Declining sugar and dairy quotations offset by rising international cereal prices.
EU food safety system overstretched, say Auditors
Report concludes that the European Commission and the Member States do not have the capacity to implement the system fully.
How dangerous are microplastics?
Dr Natalia Ivleva speaks on microplastics and her research into their analysis, their effect on the environment and how to detect them.
APRIL Eyes up benefits for food manufacturers
Leading food tech, OAL, is delighted to announce the formal launch of the world’s first artificial intelligence-based vision system, APRIL Eye, for date code verification...
UK’s food industry leaders urge politicians to reject No Deal
"Potentially catastrophic impact of not reaching any deal is clear," say Scotland's food leaders in letter, adding their voice to a similar letter from the UK's farmers.
High-fat diets bad for young people’s blood pressure
Researchers from Augusta University have shown that high-fat diets are bad for both males and females, leading to rising blood pressure.
This week’s recall roundup: undeclared nuts and Listeria shakes
This week’s recall roundup from the UK and North America includes incorrectly labelled food and contamination by Listeria monocytogenes.
Further research into link between breastfeeding and microbiome published
Breastfeeding duration in early life and pre-school dietary lifestyle correlated with composition and functional competences of gut microbiota in children at school age.
Could a food additive cause coeliac disease?
Research suggests a link between coeliac disease and a bacterial enzyme used to manufacture sausages, cheese, bread and other processed foods.
Pomegranate metabolite produced by gut microbiota reduces bowel disease
Researchers have found that metabolites produced by the gut microbiome after eating berries and pomegranates can protect against inflammatory bowel disease.
US states create health-protective drinking water guidelines
Researchers have conducted an investigation into variation in the way state and federal regulators manage PFAS contaminants in drinking water.
