What confuses health-conscious consumers when choosing products?
Pricing and labelling are considerable concerns for customers when choosing ‘healthy’ food and beverage products, according to new research.
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‘Distorted’ fruit and vegetable prices lead to poor diet, claims study
New research shows that consumers are paying over the odds for their fruit and vegetables, which could explain why many are not eating as much fruit and veg as they should be.
Waitrose versus Asda: Supermarkets clash over brand name
UK supermarket giants, Asda and Waitrose embroiled in dispute over discounted own-brand range.
Food as medicine – could diet impact disease treatment?
A first-of-its-kind review and report on using food to treat and manage disease has been released.
An avocado a week can greatly improve heart health, according to new study
Avocados have been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study by the American Heart Association.
How do blackberries impact gut health?
A new scientific study has found out how blackberries aid gut health.
Britain’s BOGOF ban pushed back because of cost-of-living crisis
A ban on buy-one-get-one-free (BOGOF) deals on junk food could be pushed back because of rising food prices, it has been reported.
The cost of ultra-processed food
People around the world are eating more ultra-processed food, which is having a negative impact on the earth’s health as well as their own, according to new research.
Calorie labelling to become legal requirement
Calorie labelling regulations will be mandatory for most businesses in England soon, but are food and drink companies ready for this?
Macadamias may be the answer health-conscious consumers seek
Research by Australian Macadamias finds that macadamia nuts “tick a lot of boxes” when it comes to what consumers want to eat.
To eat or not to eat, that is the question…
People choose healthier food over unhealthier options when such items are placed in certain locations in supermarkets, according to findings from two new studies.
Tyson Foods opens IT hub in Europe
Tyson Foods opens new IT hub which is expected to create hundreds of new technology jobs.
Are artificial sweeteners doing more harm than good?
Researchers behind a new study have suggested that some artificial sweeteners may be associated with an increased risk of cancer.
60 Second News – 25 March 2022
The New Food editorial team bring you your rapid food and beverage update.
“First-of-its-kind” oatmeal aims to introduce babies to allergens early on
25 March 2022 | By
A company, specialising in introducing allergens, to infants has developed a new oatmeal product to introduce babies to allergens “early and often”.
