Plastic waste turned into ultra-light supermaterial
Researchers have developed a method of using plastic waste and turning it into an aerogel with superior thermal insulation and strong absorption capacity.
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Can coffee, zinc, chocolate and tea make you more healthy?
Researchers from Europe and the USA have discovered how zinc can protect against oxidative stress - a main reason for low life expectancy.
Significant cost to manufacturers as a result of ‘no-deal’ stockpiling
Food manufacturers and businesses are currently facing rising costs in relation for food stockpiling in case of a 'no-deal' Brexit.
Are substance mixtures in food more dangerous than individual substances?
A project involving 25 scientific institutions from Germany and Europe is investigating, among other areas, food substance mixtures for toxicity.
FDA consider new labelling for sesame allergies
With an increase in the number of people allergic to or being affected by sesame in foods, FDA commissioner has spoken about the next steps in labelling.
Fermented dairy products could protect against heart attacks
A recents study has shown that fermented dairy products, such as cheese and yogurt, could provide protection against heart attacks.
Helping plants to cope with stress
Scientists are investigating ways to help plants cope with extremes they are faced with such as droughts and excess salt content in soil.
Single-use plastics tax: UK industry players asks where responsibility should lie
Suppliers and solution providers react to the Chancellor's new initiative.
Seafood processing water could be used in food
Water used in processing seafood contains proteins, peptides, fats and micronutrients and could be used in food production, or even as a pre-prepared stock.
Wheat oral immunotherapy proves successful in trial
Desensitisation induced in the majority of children enrolled.
Chocolate found to be much older than previously thought
A study conducted found chocolate to be 1,500 years older than previously thought, with the origin being close to Ecuador in South America.
Closer research reveals Canadian crude oil effects on native salmon
Researchers from the University of Guelph found that crude oil exposure is toxic to the hearts of fish, and could impair their migration habits.
Cottage cheese a winning late-night snack
Researchers find that it appears to have a positive effect on muscle quality and metabolism.
Joint US agreement on food waste as Washington ‘props up’ food prices for tariff-hit farmers
Winning on Reducing Food Waste aimed at improving coordination and communication across federal agencies.
Probiotics are not always good for you
Through research on gut inflammation, researchers have found that probiotics are not always 'good bacteria', and may not be good for everyone.
