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Mediterranean diet may decrease risk of dementia, study claims
Researchers have claimed that eating a traditional Mediterranean diet may help to reduce the risk of dementia by almost a quarter.
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The “world’s first” cultivated steak: “No one else can do it”
New Food’s Grace Galler speaks to Che Connon about the innovation process behind the world’s first cultivated steak.
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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.
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Protein supplements may help control diabetes
A new study has found that consuming whey protein before meals may help control type 2 diabetes.
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Small fisheries pose biggest bycatch threat to dolphins says new study
The scientists behind the study do however acknowledge that this is not an easy issue for the fishing industry to fix, and have recognised that conservations efforts must be “realistic”.
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Marine scientists urge EU to take action to protect dolphins from bycatch
Bycatch of dolphins and porpoises was an issue highlighted by high-profile documentary Seaspiracy, and scientists are now calling on countries to do more to protect cetaceans in European waters.
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Minimum pricing for alcohol sees a decrease in Scottish consumption
A study has suggested that minimum pricing on alcohol has decreased alcohol consumption in Scottish adults by 7.6 percent per week.
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High-intensity lighting causes a reduction of nutrients in dairy
According to a new report, LED lighting on supermarket shelves is reducing the nutritional value of milk and shortening its shelf life.
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Food fraud in China leads to opportunities for EU products
The perceived safety and quality of food imported from Europe into China provides commercial opportunities for European food producers, research has found.
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Fighting Food Fraud in 2017 with Newcastle University
Fighting food fraud in 2017 will be no easy task. New Food Editor Stephanie Anthony speaks to Dr Diogo Monteiro Senior Lecturer at the Newcastle University for an insight.
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Study finds sugar tax could cut consumption of unhealthier cereals
14 June 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
Researchers found demand for sugary cereals fell by 48% if consumers knew a tax was being applied and consumers purchased healthier alternatives...
