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New research could hand growers the keys to pollination
New research has sought to understand why plants decide to turn flowers into fruit – a key discovery which could give growers the keys to a crucial natural process.
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SARS-CoV-2 could survive on food for up to 30 days
The Coronavirus that has caused so much damage and disruption to the world over the last two years could survive on food in the fridge or freezer, new research has suggested.
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Are sugary drink taxes economically beneficial for lower-income communities?
It’s long been said that sweetened beverage taxes create an unfair burden on lower-income households, but new research from the University of Washington suggests otherwise.
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Recall roundup: Listeria and “forever chemicals”
Our weekly recall roundup includes a possible Listeria monocytogenes alert, plus a concerning report of PFAS in seafood.
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Making green chile roasting…greener
A researcher at a laboratory in New Mexico thinks he may have found a way to roast one of the most important foods in the state’s cuisine without emitting carbon dioxide.
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Amazon Prime and GrubHub announce US partnership
Amazon Prime has taken its first step into the world of food home delivery as it teams up with one of the biggest players in the US market.
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Dementia and diet: A new way of doing research
The University of Southern California team have issued new advice on how to conduct future research on links between diet and the risk of dementia.
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Will this be the most expensive Fourth of July yet?
As the US celebrates 246 years of independence, this year could mark one of the most expensive Fourth of July holidays in memory as consumers feel the squeeze of inflation.
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Feeding America announces new Board of Directors members
Feeding America has announced several new appointments to its Board of Directors, utilising the expertise of several different industries and sectors.
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Should plastic gum base be replaced with a plant-based alternative?
With plastic microparticles in human bodies making headlines, it may be alarming to hear that gum chewers have been masticating plastic all this time. So, are there any safety implications and why isn’t plastic on the label? New Food speaks to three experts.
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Smokey the steer: The surprising role of cattle in community fire safety
Amie Peck, Stakeholder Engagement Manager at the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, explains how targeted grazing can help reduce the risk of wildfires, which devastated 8,700 square kilometres of British Columbian land in 2021.
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Recall roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared milk
This week's recall roundup features a gastrointestinal pathogen alert, as well as foreign object recalls and undeclared allergen alerts.
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Common microbial inhibitors, challenging food matrices and the importance of matrix verification
Dr Gabe Sanglay discusses the top list of microbial inhibitors the US-based Nestle lab encounters that can affect food safety and quality, and how it ensures accurate results time after time.
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Why don’t consumers trust gene edited foods?
A new study from Iowa State University has attempted to delve into the reasons consumers don’t trust gene-edited products as the technology moves ever further into the mainstream.
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Little Caesars announces Hawaii expansion programme
Little Caesars is looking to expand in the state of Hawaii and it is placing veterans at the centre of its project on the islands as it seeks investors.
