Climate change threatens some of the world’s best wines
Global warming is affecting the taste and production of wine growing regions across the world. Finding genes better suited to stress and pests can boost resilience.
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What’s in your rum? Flavour scientists create a new lexicon
Researchers at the University of Illinois were interested in creating a rum flavor lexicon, but needed to find a way around the biggest problem with tasting rum—sensory fatigue.
Belvedere Vodka is third-time winner of ‘ISC vodka producer of the year’
Belvedere Vodka, the world’s original luxury vodka, has been awarded ‘Vodka Producer of the Year’ for the third consecutive year at the International Spirits Challenge 2017 (ISC).
More evidence on link between agricultural antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance
The European Food Safety Authority, the European Medicines Agency and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control are concerned about the impact of use of antibiotics on the increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Nestlé reports half-year results for 2017
Nestlé reports growth as it publishes its half-year results.
Colorimetric recognition of aldehydes and ketones in scotch
New colorimetric sensor arrays on disposable test-strips read by hand-held devices allow for their rapid, inexpensive, and sensitive identification by their chemical “fingerprints”. They are based on novel sensor arrays that detect and differentiate among a diverse range of aldehydes and ketones, as reported in the journal Angewandte Chemie.
Poll reveals that more than 9 in 10 people want a plastic free aisle in supermarkets
More than 90 per cent of Britons want supermarkets to introduce a plastic-free aisle in stores according to a poll.
North Korea’s food production hit by worst drought since 2001
North Korea’s crop production has been severely damaged by prolonged dry weather, and food insecurity is expected to worsen, concludes a joint FAO-JRC report.
Nutritional value of soybean meal varies among sources from different countries
Research from the University of Illinois is helping swine producers know what they're getting when they buy soybean meal from different countries.
Infants fed with formula containing SN-2 palmitate cry less study shows
Infants fed with formula containing INFAT, the SN-2 palmitate ingredient from Advanced Lipids, cry less and sleep more, a clinical study has shown.
EU votes in favour of reducing acrylamide presence in food
EU Member States representatives voted in favour of European Commission's proposal to reduce the presence of acrylamide in food.
On the path to Vitamin A in rice
Biochemists from the University of Freiburg have elucidated the structure of an enzyme that supplies carotenoid.
Ambrosus launches blockchain based tech to assure food quality from farm to fork
Ambrosus, the world’s first trusted blockchain-based ecosystem for the food supply chain, launched today, announcing its upcoming token sale commencing in September 2017.
GNT Group doubles capacities for product development
The GNT Group is very pleased to announce the opening of its brand new laboratory facilities in Mierlo, The Netherlands.
Healthy eating to drop amid price rises suggests new research
The falling pound and rising grocery prices could reduce healthy eating, with only 28% of consumers planning to eat more fruit and vegetables this year, a drop of 10% from 2015.
