60 Second News – 4 March 2022
The New Food editorial team deliver your quickfire food and beverage update, featuring food waste rewards and sleep advice!
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Recall roundup: Listeria monocytogenes alarm sounded in the US
Listeria monocytogenes has been detected in certain enoki mushroom products distributed to three US cities, the FDA has announced.
Coroner deliberates inquest into multiple food delivery rider deaths
The deaths of four food delivery riders in New South Wales (NSW), Australia could be jointly investigated in a coronial inquest that would scrutinise safety standards in the industry.
Solar panels grow crops in desert by pulling in water vapour
The future of solar panels is not just to provide electricity in a sustainable way, but potentially food too.
Milk may worsen MS symptoms
A recent study has demonstrated how cow’s milk can trigger cells that are known to damage neurons, and could worsen MS symptoms.
Big names added to the U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions
The USDA and the EPA have announced seven new US Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions. These are food industry leaders that have committed to reducing food loss and waste in their US operations by 50 percent by 2030.
JBS and Banco Do Brasil have partnered up to aid farmers
Meat processing company JBS has entered into a partnership with Banco do Brasil, a well-known financial company, to financially aid producers in its supply chain.
Research finds most baby foods in the UK claim unregulated benefits
An average of nine promotional claims can be found on the packaging of individual UK baby foods, finds research - and not all of them are clear.
Lack of sleep and overeating linked, states study
New research indicates that not getting enough sleep can lead to a cycle of over-eating and further sleep deprivation. Here's more about how the study worked and one way of breaking this impasse.
60 Second News 25 February 2022
The New Food editorial team deliver your food and beverage update, featuring some fascinating research studies and a banned smoothie advert.
Probiotics is positive for pets, proposes new report
Researchers have suggested that consumers are favouring animal feed probiotics for their pets - a market which is predicted to rise substantially.
Recall roundup: this week’s food recalls from the US and UK
Traces of Salmonella detected in numerous supermarket products in the UK, including pet food. Meanwhile in the US, a company has recalled its products due to the potential presence of lead.
Change in infant allergen guidelines stabilises Australian hospital admissions
A new study has revealed that changes to infant allergen guidelines may have caused serious hospital admissions of children with allergic reactions to plateau.
Cranberries benefit heart health and blood pressure, confirms research
Ocean Spray has teamed up with tech company Canomiks to test the positive effects that cranberries can have on the human body.
Alcohol’s exemption from labelling rules “absurd” says health alliance
Chair of the Alcohol Health Alliance UK Sir Ian Gilmore has called on the UK Government to publish its planned consultation on alcohol labelling "without further delay".
