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New launches in the food and beverage industry: April 2022
New launches this month include a whole host of desserts, including a dairy-free cheesecake and lactose-free ice cream.
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Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from the UK, US and Canada
This week’s roundup includes the presence of Listeria monocytogenes which has led to a number of recalls throughout the USA.
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Can exercise combat cravings?
High-intensity interval exercise whilst dieting may reduce cravings for fatty foods, according to a new research study.
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Gut feeling – could the microbiome be responsible for food cravings?
Does the microbiome have an influence on what we crave to eat? Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh think it may well do after a new study involving mice.
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Feeding America calls for action as US hunger crisis looms
Demand on food banks remains high in the US as rising food prices and inflation continue to affect the country.
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The way the cookie crumbles: researchers study the science behind Oreos
A research team from MIT has put an Oreo’s cream filling through a series of tests to understand why the cream sticks to just one side.
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How can we reduce salt in our diets?
A new University of Illinois study says that average salt consumption is well above the recommended amounts - but help is at hand to reduce sodium intake and avoid some dangerous non-communicable diseases.
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Brewing up a superb protein
People’s appetite for protein has evolved, with many consumers turning to plant-based alternatives for at least some of their meals. Here, Superbrewed Food’s Bryan Tracy talks about the perks of anaerobic fermentation.
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Recall roundup: More Kinder products recalled in Salmonella outbreak
This week's recall roundup features an expanded recall of Kinder products, after European health authorities revealed buttermilk as the culprit.
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Bel Brands launch Babybel Plant-Based
One of the snack world’s most iconic products has received a plant-based cousin, as Bel Brands USA launches the green Babybel in stores across the US.
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EWG’s “Dirty Dozen” reveals produce with the most pesticide residue
The EWG has revealed a list of produce which it says contain the highest level of pesticide residue, as well as identifying those with the least.
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Ultra-processed food increases obesity risk in adolescents by 45 percent
It is no secret that ultra-processed food is not the healthiest option when it comes to a balanced diet, but a new study has shed even more light on the risk of obesity it can pose in young people.
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US food-at-home inflation index hits highest level in 40 years
Americans continue to feel the pinch as food inflation hits the highest level since 1981 – all eyes are on the Federal Reserve for action.
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Plant-based alternatives haven’t taken over….yet
A study has found that despite plant-based meat alternatives sales rising, traditional meat products are still firm favourites.
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GFSI 2022 – What keeps you up at night?
We ask top representatives of the food and beverage industry what food safety concern keeps them awake at night - watch what they had to say in our GFSI vox pop.
