How green is your ham and cheese? Study looks at the environmental impact of sandwiches
An all day breakfast runs up the same carbon tab as a 12-mile drive, but a home-made ham and cheese might be the way forward.
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Call to ban all confectionery price promos and set sugar tax at 20 per cent
A new survey investigating the sugar levels of sharing packs has inspired a campaign group to push for fresh measures to tackle the rise in obesity and type 2 diabetes in the UK.
Low-cost bacterial detection technology uses smartphone camera
Scientists are developing a dual-part detection method that can search for traces of bacteria in water or food samples using a smartphone and a $30 microscope add-on.
Hand-held device for detecting fake or watered down liquor by the fumes
Researchers in the US have created a nose that can sniff out adulteration and watering down in spirits, fighting one of the most deadly varieties of fraud.
Major meat supplier investigated by Food Standards Agency
A company that supplies meat to schools, care homes, pubs and restaurant chains has been ordered to stop sending out produce after a unannounced inspection uncovered food hygiene problems at a midlands plant.
Unlisted allergen-trigger ingredients ‘worryingly common’ in Australasia
After seeing 14 cases of anaphylaxis thought to have been caused by undeclared allergens in prepackaged foods, researchers have said there is 'no effective way to currently determine whether or not an unlabelled product is safe'.
British egg sales top six billion for the first time in more than 40 years
A December bump, spurred by changes in public health advice concerning raw eggs, has topped off a glowing year for egg sales in the United Kingdom.
University researchers set out to slash mortality rates in aquaculture
The lead scientist behind 'game-changing' research targeted at improving the economy of aquaculture has said that he believes his team can cut mortality rates in half.
South Africa listeriosis outbreak the deadliest in recorded history
An outbreak of the foodborne bacteria listeria in South Africa has claimed more lives than any other outbreak in recorded history.
UK lab to lead Nestlé’s confectionery research and development
Less than a week after selling its U.S. confectionery business to Ferrero, Nestlé has announced that its York lab will lead its confectionery research and development in future.
Aloe-derived food additive found to damage DNA
The European Food Safety Authority has flagged a group of chemicals often used for their laxative effects as potentially cancer causing.
One sold, one recycled scheme part of Coca-Cola’s 2030 vision
Coca Cola has put its weight behind the drive to reduce plastic waste by committing itself to reduction targets over the next 12 years.
Guidelines issued to help navigate the complexities of comparative nutrition
A trade body representing the food and drink industry in the UK has issued guidance tailored to helping food manufacturers make sense of comparative nutrition claims.
Aldi and Asda follow Waitrose into energy drink age restrictions
This spring, three UK supermarkets, collectively representing more than a quarter of the market, will put age restrictions on energy drinks containing more than 150 mg of caffeine per litre.
Nestlé becomes first major confectioners to commercialise ‘ruby’ chocolate
Four months after ruby chocolate joined dark, milk and white as a type of natural chocolate, the first new entry for 80 years, it has been scooped up by chocolate giant Nestlé.
