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Food miles have much worse impact on climate than first feared
The impact of food transportation on the climate is a lot worse than was previously anticipated, with researchers urging consumers to buy and eat local.
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Listen to farmers when making trade deals, says committee report
A report published by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has shot a warning to the UK Government, asking that it listen to famers and food producers when it negotiates trade deals in the future.
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It’s safe to drink coffee during pregnancy, claims new research
It’s long been recommended that pregnant women drink no more than two to three cups of coffee a day, yet new research has suggested that there are no adverse affects to coffee-drinking during pregnancy.
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Lamipak expands overseas
Lamipak has announced the construction of a second factory, which it says will be the first of its kind to produce aseptic packaging in the Indonesia.
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What are consumers looking for in plant-based products?
Sustainability and health are top drivers for flexitarians seeking plant-based food and drink, but taste tops the list, according to a new study.
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Is there a new superfood on the block?
GlobalData claims fingerroot may be “the next big functional ingredient after turmeric” and a “worthy contender for the ‘superfood’ tag”.
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Microplastics found in human food (…again)
Blue mussels are absorbing pollution in southern Australia, with a team from Flinders University finding worrying levels of microplastics across several popular beaches.
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Food shortages in Shanghai
Citizens of Shanghai continue to face food shortages in the midst of another extended lockdown caused by an all-time high of COVID-19 cases in the city.
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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.
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Eradicating carbs in the evening could be beneficial for those with diabetes
A new study has found that eating certain foods late in the evening could cause further problems for those with diabetes.
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Endangered shark meat found in pet food, study claims
A new study has revealed that pet owners may unwittingly be feeding their animals with meat from endangered shark species, after DNA barcoding tests were conducted on several pet food brands in Singapore.
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How come humans can digest seaweed?
Researchers from the University of Michigan found that the bacteria found in the human gut differ around the world, reinforcing the relationship between diet and the human microbiome.
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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.
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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.
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Food Integrity sneak peek
As Food Integrity 2022 fast approaches, we offer you a sneak preview of what to expect at the five-day event.
