Supermarkets serving fresh food lower childhood obesity rates
Supermarkets offering fresh food trim childhood obesity rates in New York City, according to a new research study.
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Tesco and WWF help to scale-up food innovation
Tesco teams up with WWF again to help sustainability innovation in the food supply chain and support food insecurity in the UK.
UK takes advantage of new trading relationships
The FDF has released a report on the recovery made by different areas in the UK following challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and other hurdles.
Timing of calorie-restricted fasting diet affects lifespan in mice
New research finds that restricting calorie consumption in mice is most beneficial when combined with fasting for at least 12 hours, alongside nocturnal feeding patterns.
Morrisons hopes to save McColl’s
Morrisons fights for control of a British convenience store chain that is facing insolvency.
Measures to mitigate aflatoxin infections in US corn
Research has identified that the ‘corn belt’ region in the US will likely experience increased problems with aflatoxins in the near future, calling for remedial measures to head off the problem.
Why the whey protein market is growing
The global whey protein market is increasing rapidly, as analysts expect it will total almost $10 billion US dollars by the end of this year.
What does the FDA plan to do about that extra ingredient in your juice?
The FDA has issued a draft guidance report to the industry on what it plans to do about the levels of lead in juice.
60 Second News – 6 May 2022
The New Food team give you your rapid food and beverage update in just 60 seconds.
Is there a new superfood on the block?
GlobalData claims fingerroot may be “the next big functional ingredient after turmeric” and a “worthy contender for the ‘superfood’ tag”.
Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from Canada, the US and the UK
A toxin has been found in certain dried figs in Canada, whilst pieces of plastic cause recalls in a UK supermarket.
Do people in Europe still want dairy?
Although consumers might not be purchasing as much dairy as they once did, with many turning to alternatives, research from Tate & Lyle has found that a third of 18-35-year-olds in Europe are consuming more dairy than they were three years ago.
Forget RoboCop, it’s all about robot chef
How do you like your eggs in the morning? An intelligent machine may have the answer as researchers from the University of Cambridge have trained a robot chef to taste and cook an omelette.
Obesity rates soaring in Europe, according to new WHO report
The World Health Organization has published its latest report on obesity, highlighting the impact that it is having on European countries.
Fungi-based meat substitute could save the Earth’s forests, states study
Substituting just 20 percent of beef with a meat alternative produced in fermentation tanks could halve deforestation by 2050, according to a new research study.
