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Oval plates could be the key to reducing food waste, say researchers
Simply swapping traditional round plates to smaller, oval shaped ones could help reduce food waste in US university dining halls, according to one study.
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Don’t be silent, speak up for food allergies
Catherine Clarke discusses the FSA's latest food allergy campaign and why it is so important, especially for young people, to make sure they have their voices heard by restaurants.
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Path for cellular seafood “long and narrow”
A team of researchers from Santa Barabra has outlined just how tough a task it will be for cellular seafood to deliver the environmental benefits it has promised.
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Food Integrity: Event Preview
The highly anticipated Food Integrity 2021 conference will bring together the best parts of the original 2020 agenda with new and exciting additions, convening as a fully virtual, interactive five-day event.
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Less than half of Brits can identify a B vitamin claims survey
A recent survey has revealed a significant lack of knowledge among consumers around B vitamins, which are important to regulate energy and hormone levels, among other things.
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What’s driving the plant-based boom?
With more consumers than ever choosing vegan cuisine, Simon Solway, UK and Ireland OOH and Retail Country Manager for Gold&Green Foods, looks at what’s driving the growing plant-based market.
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Tate & Lyle launches new online Nutrition Centre
Food manufacturer Tate and Lyle has announced the launch of a new digital resource, which will provide information and scientific guidance on the ingredients it uses.
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No time to let up in fight against salt say researchers
Researchers from Queen Mary University claim salt reduction targets have prevented heart disease, but that the programme is stalling.
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Featured Article: Using every tool in the box to combat honey fraud
Adulterated honey is a major threat to the industry, which is why companies like Intertek are employing powerful testing capabilities to detect chemical modifications to combat honey launderers.
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Majority of consumers unaware of ultra-processed foods, says survey
The survey conducted by the BNF claims there is a lack of understanding among consumers of what an ultra-processed food actually is.
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Fatal food allergic reactions see decline in UK
Cow’s milk has been identified as the greatest culprit for fatal food reactions, ahead of peanuts or other types of tree nuts.
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How consumer preferences influenced Old El Paso
Jose Alves from Old El Paso spoke to our Editor about the importance of listening to consumers and how this has helped to shape the popular Mexican brand’s range.
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Recall Roundup: Plastic pieces and undeclared anchovies…
This week's Recall Roundup features alerts over plastic contamination in the UK and Germany, as well as undeclared fish allergens in the US.
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What drives the food on our plates?
Bethan Grylls explores how our cultural backgrounds and life experiences influence our preferences when it comes to the food we love.
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Are unhealthy breakfast cereals contributing to Spain’s obesity problem?
There is concern in Spain that some products, such as drinking chocolate, escape current regulation that limits advertising unhealthy foods to children.
