UK soft drink taxes linked with decreased obesity in girls
A study has found there to be an eight percent reduction in obesity in girls coinciding with 2018 soft drinks industry levy.
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Are milk cartons detracting from freshness?
Paperboard milk cartons, ubiquitous in almost every American school, do not preserve milk freshness as well as other packaging options, research has found.
Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens
Read our latest recall roundup concerning products in the US and Canada, including a metal object found in a chocolate cake.
Dollar stores are the fastest-growing food retailers in the US
A study by Tufts University has found that dollar stores are permeating the food market in the US, especially in rural areas.
UK Minister pledges to support at Africa summit
Representing the UK, Minister Andrew Mitchell is set to hold discussions with African leaders on rising food insecurity during a two day trip.
FDA announces draft guidance for processed baby foods
Aiming to help reduce potential health effects for babies and children under two, the FDA has announced action levels for lead categories of processed baby foods.
Do insects have the consumer seal of approval?
A study has revealed that most people view insects as an alternative and sustainable source of food for the future.
Noble Foods joins the Courtauld 2030 Water Roadmap
Noble Foods has signed up for Water Roadmap to help protect water resources for food supply, nature and local communities.
US responsible for 60 percent of global cultivated meat investment
According to a study, the US has broken the “billion dollar barrier", accounting for 60 percent of the global investment in lab-grown meat.
Could seafood lower the risk of kidney disease?
Researchers found that omega 3 fatty acids in seafood is linked to lower risk of chronic kidney disease.
Beans in toast could revolutionise British diets
Scientists are aiming to transform British diets by adding more UK-grown faba beans into the nation’s daily bread.
Food inflation used as excuse to “hike prices” says Tesco Chairman
During a BBC interview, the Chairman of Tesco said that “some food firms may be using inflation as an excuse to hike prices further than necessary”.
Inflation stifles one in six food and drink companies tech advances
16 percent of food and drink businesses have said inflation has stifled their business growth regarding tech advancements.
FDA links Listeria monocytogenes infections to enoki mushrooms
The FDA has identified imported enoki mushrooms distributed by Utopia Foods as a “likely source” of an illness outbreak.
JBS urges for technical and financial support to rural producers
The Global CEO of JBS has argued that a way of reducing greenhouse emissions is to offer technical and financial support to rural producers.
