Grant given to reduce food bacterial contamination detection time
A Mason Associate Professor has received $35,000 from Intellifoods Labs to research reducing the time taken to detect the presence of bacteria in food samples.
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Why are consumers altering their eating habits?
An FSA consumer survey has revealed that UK consumers are changing their eating habits for a variety of reasons, including financial and health concerns.
Researchers discover “saviour” for threatened rice crops
A gene editing technique has been discovered that researchers say could be a “saviour” for rice crops threatened by climate change.
Recall Roundup: Listeria monocytogenes and temperature control
Read this week’s recall roundup to find out about recalls in the UK and US, including a Listeria monocytogenes contamination in shrimp from Lidl.
Keto and paleo diets branded “least sustainable” in study
Researchers have found that keto and paleo diets score the lowest overall nutritional quality and have some of the highest carbon emissions.
FDA begins search for new Deputy Commissioner
The FDA has released updates regarding its regulatory affairs restructuring and its search for a Human Foods Deputy Commissioner.
Profits from 20 food operations could support 230 million
Twenty of the world’s largest food corporations delivered $53.5 billion to shareholders, an amount Greenpeace claims could help 230 million of the “most vulnerable people on Earth”.
Kellogg donates $75,000 to Nourishing Neighbors Initiative
In a bid to tackle food insecurity, Kellogg Co has donated to Albertsons Companies' initiative to help with the hunger-relief efforts of food banks, pantries and charities.
One quarter of Brits “struggling” with grocery price inflation
A new survey by Kantar has found that one quarter of British shoppers say that they’re struggling financially with food inflation.
Artificial sweetener linked to higher rates of heart attack and stroke
A Cleveland Clinic study has revealed that erythritol, a commonly used artificial sweetener can be associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
What is key to future growth in the craft beer industry?
Researchers have found that location and innovation are key factors in shaping a resilient future for the craft beer sector.
Arla Foods signs deal to develop Nigerian dairy sector
European dairy cooperative Arla Foods and the Nigerian government have signed a deal to continue efforts to develop Nigeria’s dairy sector.
Turnips for tea? Coffey suggests controversial shortage solution
The UK’s Environment Secretary has suggested that Brits turn to home-grown produce amid imported fruit and vegetable supply issues.
Japan’s Prime Minister plans to develop a cultivated meat industry
In support of developing cultivated meat in the country, Japan’s Prime Minister has said that foodtech is important for “realising a sustainable food supply”.
Recall Roundup: Temperature control and undeclared allergens
Read our latest recall roundup to find out about food recalls in the UK and US, including products being recalled due to poor temperature control.
