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Researchers discover PFAS chemicals in drinking water across UK and China
A new study reveals the presence of toxic 'Forever Chemicals' in drinking water samples available for consumption across the UK and China.
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Plant-based diets have potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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.
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Episode 43: Living with food allergies – Part One
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.
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Expert urges Government to fill gaps in food technology legislation
University of Birmingham’s Dr Mariela de Amstalden urges policymakers to take action to improve rules for various food technologies.
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Are restaurants taking allergies seriously?
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.
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First UK study of synthetic chemicals found in food
The University of Birmingham has completed the first comprehensive assessment of common synthetic chemicals found in food.
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Would Owen’s Law save lives?
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?
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“Historic fears” will put food supply at risk, say researchers
An international team of researchers have raised the alarm over stalled adoption of biotechnologies, which they argue would otherwise improve future food security.
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Scientists develop new method of recycling plant-based plastics
The University of Bath and Birmingham research aims to overcome the challenge of plastic products losing their quality as they are recycled.
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Probiotic drink could offer new way to combat antibiotic resistance
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.
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Food labels should include physical activity calorie equivalent, says study
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.
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Joint solar initiative launched to help farmers
A project has been launched to help farmers in ‘sun-rich’ countries make the most of chilled food distribution systems powered by solar solutions.
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Report emphasises importance of smartphone technology for Indian farmers
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.
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Climate change means land use will need to change to keep up with global food demand
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...
