Lack of Vitamin D detrimental to unborn children
Vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women has a impacts the social development and motor skills of pre-school age children.
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MPs pressure Sainsbury’s to stick with Fairtrade
More than 40 MPs have added their voices to the campaign to persuade supermarket giant Sainsbury's not to axe the Fairtrade label in favour of its own "Fairly Traded" alternative.
Brazilian probe stalls meat processing
Forecasts for production of chicken in Brazil, the world's largest exporter of the meat, have fallen in the wake of an investigation into safety concerns.
Bulimics’ brains wired differently around food
The brains of women suffering from bulimia react differently to food than other women's brains, psychologists have found.
Senator calls for investigation into ‘snortable chocolate’
US Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer has called for federal regulators to look into 'snortable chocolate' powders, given growing concerns the product could prove harmful and is being marketed like a drug.
English wine industry enjoys record year
The English wine industry is now worth over £130m a year according to a new study by Funding Options. Turnover for independent producers in England rose 16% from 2015 to 2016, hitting a record £132m in 2016.
Vegetable colouring agent may suppress inflammation
Lutein, a nutrient found in several highly coloured vegetables and fruits, can suppress inflammation, according to a new study by researchers at Linköping University, Sweden.
Wheat genome sequencing to boost production and safety
The wild emmer wheat genome has been sequenced and the results published. It is hoped that this new resource will allow scientists to improve the nutritional quality of grain as well as tolerance to diseases and water shortages.
Butter shortage to strike UK
The UK is set to endure major shortages of butter and cream this Christmas.
Life threatening bacteria found in New York fish facility
A New York smoked fish company has been ordered to stop selling its products, which were produced in a facility contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono), until it can comply with food safety regulations.
Ocado announce The Garlic Farm as Britain’s Next Top Supplier
Ocado has crowned family-owned business, The Garlic Farm, as the winner of Britain’s Next Top Supplier 2017.
Gut bacteria can help to predict how the body will respond to fatty foods
Chemical signatures from gut bacteria which show up in urine can be used to predict how the body will respond to a 'junk' diet.
Worldwide health authorities urged to rethink vitamin D guidelines following study
Worldwide health authorities are being urged to rethink official guidance around vitamin D following the publication of a ground breaking study from the University of Surrey, which dispels the myth that vitamin D2 and D3 have the same nutritional value.
The increased usage of microscopy
In a society with a “no win, no fee” culture – the robust scientific techniques of microscopy are becoming increasing called upon to proactively understand the causes and implications of foreign bodies.
Climate change account for 40% of global wheat production variability
The study analysed the effect of heat and water anomalies on crop losses over a 30-year period.
