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Scientists at the University of Birmingham have analysed Akkermansia muciniphila, a gut bacterium that feeds on mucus sugars, revealing its role in gut health and disease prevention.
A new study reveals the presence of toxic 'Forever Chemicals' in drinking water samples available for consumption across the UK and China.
A new study has found that a shift towards plant-based diets could reduce global food emissions by 17 percent, with affluent countries benefitting most.
In part one of New Food's allergen podcast special, Josh and Grace discuss key takeaways from the "Catering for Allergens" event and talk to Iain Ferris, Liljia Polo-Richards and Lisa Winnall about removing the "fear factor" from the hospitality sector when it comes to allergen safety.
University of Birmingham’s Dr Mariela de Amstalden urges policymakers to take action to improve rules for various food technologies.
In an engaging panel held at Twickenham Stadium as part of New Food’s Food Safety Conference 2022, experts came together to debate whether food allergy regulations in restaurants are sufficient. Here’s the highlights.
The University of Birmingham has completed the first comprehensive assessment of common synthetic chemicals found in food.
The tragic death of Owen Carey in 2017 has prompted more conversations within the food industry around legislation to make allergen information clearer on restaurant menus. But is this the best way to keep food hypersensitive consumers safe?
An international team of researchers have raised the alarm over stalled adoption of biotechnologies, which they argue would otherwise improve future food security.
The University of Bath and Birmingham research aims to overcome the challenge of plastic products losing their quality as they are recycled.
The team developing the probiotic drink is seeking funding for a clinical trial which has potential to work against many resistant bacteria commonly found in the human gut including E. coli, Salmonella and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
The UK Royal Society for Public Health has reportedly already called for PACE labelling to replace the current food labelling system, but to date, there is said to have been little evidence to support the idea.
A project has been launched to help farmers in ‘sun-rich’ countries make the most of chilled food distribution systems powered by solar solutions.
A new report has stated that harnessing new technology so that Indian farmers make better business decisions could help to tackle the sustainable cooling challenge facing India and the wider world.
20 September 2016 | By University of Birmingham
A team of researchers led by the University of Birmingham warns that without improvements in technology, global crop yields are likely to fall...
