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MP faces backlash after claiming there’s no “massive use” for food banks
MP Lee Anderson is called “out of touch” after making another controversial claim; this time about food banks and the people that use them.
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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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Plant-based product sales increase by 230 percent
New research has found that the sale of plant-based products has increased at a yearly rate of 230 percent, as more people opt for a meat-free diet.
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Can food insecurity increase a person’s chance of getting diabetes?
A new study by Washington State University has found a link between food insecurity and the risk of developing diabetes. Here's a summary of what they discovered...
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Supermarkets serving fresh food lower childhood obesity rates
Supermarkets offering fresh food trim childhood obesity rates in New York City, according to a new research study.
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Measures to mitigate aflatoxin infections in US corn
Research has identified that the ‘corn belt’ region in the US will likely experience increased problems with aflatoxins in the near future, calling for remedial measures to head off the problem.
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Why the whey protein market is growing
The global whey protein market is increasing rapidly, as analysts expect it will total almost $10 billion US dollars by the end of this year.
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What does the FDA plan to do about that extra ingredient in your juice?
The FDA has issued a draft guidance report to the industry on what it plans to do about the levels of lead in juice.
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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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Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from Canada, the US and the UK
A toxin has been found in certain dried figs in Canada, whilst pieces of plastic cause recalls in a UK supermarket.
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Do people in Europe still want dairy?
Although consumers might not be purchasing as much dairy as they once did, with many turning to alternatives, research from Tate & Lyle has found that a third of 18-35-year-olds in Europe are consuming more dairy than they were three years ago.
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Episode 24 – A history of hemp
The New Food editorial team sit down for a history lesson with Michael Kyriakou, CEO of Gaia's Farming, as they learn the story of wonder-plant hemp.
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Shigella-infected shawarma leads to fatality in India
Shawarma dishes, found to contain Shigella bacteria, have led to death, hospitalisations and arrests in the state of Kerala in India.
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What does the calorie labelling law mean for people with eating disorders?
The new calorie labelling legislation in England – aimed at tackling the obesity crisis – has been welcomed by many, but does it also carry a cause for concern? New Food finds out.
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Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from the UK, US and Canada
This week’s recall roundup includes vegan truffles being taken off the marketplace due to undeclared milk and fish sandwiches that contain a potential choking hazard.
