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What’s the difference between milk allergy and lactose intolerance?
Most allergen data is recorded via self-reporting, which is often inaccurate as many people confuse intolerances with allergies.
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UK eats junk food most often in Europe says new survey
Belgium came in at second place on the list of countries surveyed, while Austria and the Netherlands were found to eat the least junk food per month on average.
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Brits drinking more coffee thanks to home working says survey
With many Brits working from home, this survey asked why coffee consumption is on the rise, with an increase in breaks and stress relief cited as reasons for the increase.
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How has a year of lockdown changed eating and shopping habits?
As the UK marks a year of COVID-19 restrictions, one survey has shed light on the changes in the eating and shopping habits of consumers that have been observed as a result of lockdown.
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Brazilians beat Brits when it comes to adopting healthy eating habits
Respondents from both countries are reducing their carb consumption in a trend seen across five surveyed nations, as low-carb and keto diets gain popularity.
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Will sesame join the big eight US allergens?
With sesame allergies on the rise in the US, we may see the ingredient added to the list of major allergens which must be declared. Dr Susan Mayne of the FDA explains more...
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Sweetened beverages could increase breast cancer risk say researchers
Researchers from the University at Buffalo studied more than 900 women diagnosed with breast cancer in New York state as part of the study.
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Recall Roundup: E.Coli, plastic pieces and possible cyanide poisoning…
This week's Recall Roundup features an E.Coli alert in Germany, as well as the risk of possible cyanide poisoning in Canada.
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Vibrio infection linked to mussel illnesses in New Zealand
Two people have reportedly fallen ill after being infected with Vibrio parahaemolyticus in New Zealand, with authorities in the country urging consumers to cook mussels thoroughly.
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The importance of research to support food hypersensitive consumers
In the latest FSA Takeaway, two experts discuss some key findings of the Food Allergy and Intolerance Research Programme, how good quality research informs the FSA’s work, and where its next study will lead.
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Application Note: Spectroscopy of Sports Drinks
Exploring the composition of several sample beverages using modular spectroscopy.
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Islands to Highlands: What does 2021 hold for Scotch whisky?
New Food’s Joshua Minchin finds out how the Scotch whisky sector has fared over the past 12 months and how the sector may develop…
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Action on Salt calls for Government action on snack health claims
Action on Salt has issued a warning over the salt levels in so-called ‘healthy’ snacks and has urged the UK Government to name a successor to Public Health England to lead the salt reduction campaign.
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“Protecting consumers” the key driver for food safety efforts says survey
Manufacturers have consumers’ best interests at heart when it comes to food safety according to a survey of producers, with food fraud identified as a concern.
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Food waste tops 900 million tonnes according to UN research
Food waste has to be a priority for governments, businesses, and citizens alike if the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals are to be achieved according to the UN.
