Can potatoes aid muscle-building?
A new study suggests that potato protein consumption can strongly increase muscle protein synthesis rates at rest and during recovery from exercise.
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What are UK shoppers looking for in supermarkets?
Following a survey it conducted, GlobalData has concluded that supermarket loyalty schemes will be key for customer retention in the UK during the current cost-of-living crisis.
Pesticide on fruit detected in minutes thanks to new technology
A new nano-sensor that can detect pesticides on fruit in minutes has been created in Sweden.
Ketchup: fridge or cupboard? The debate is settled…
A survey has revealed how people in Britain store their food, and the heated arguments that can stem from a difference of opinion.
Asda expands on Uber Eats
UK delivery service Uber Eats has added additional Asda stores to the range of supermarkets available on its platform.
Danone North America aims to achieve zero waste target by 2025
Dairy company, Danone North America, has announced plans to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill across all its North American facilities by 2025.
Reducing a common air pollutant could increase crop yields
A Stanford University-led study suggests that less air pollution leads to “dramatic gains” in crop yields.
Researchers create portable tool to detect foodborne contaminants
A team of food scientists and engineers recently received a grant to develop and test a portable sensor technology which aims to quickly detect foodborne pathogens outside of a lab.
Could QR codes be the way to reduce dairy waste?
QR codes have become popular since the pandemic, but a new study suggests that this technology could be the answer to reducing one of the largest sources of agricultural and food waste.
Barry Callebaut opens its first cocoa bean export centre in Ecuador
Barry Callebaut commemorates the opening of its first cocoa bean export facility in Ecuador, which is fast climbing the cocoa-producing ranks.
FDF finds UK food and drink trade exceeds pre-pandemic levels
The latest FDF Trade Snapshot report shows that food and drink trade in and out of the UK has "recovered very well" as it surpasses pre-pandemic levels.
Arla’s biggest dairy investment opens
Arla has opened a new production plant – the company’s biggest dairy investment to date – created to “support growing demand for affordable dairy nutrition”.
Cold Chain Federation announces new Vice President
The Cold Chain Federation announced its new Vice President, reported on its progress over the last year, and shared information on its upcoming conference during its annual general meeting.
Primary school children get educated on entomophagy
Four primary schools in the UK are set to pilot a scheme that aims to educate children about eating alternative proteins, such as insects.
Could coffee increase your lifespan?
A study has found that adults who drink one to three cups of coffee per day are likely to live longer than non-coffee drinkers.
