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“Moderate” alcohol consumption linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Following a preclinical study, scientists have discovered that “even modest amounts” of alcohol can cause loss of brain cells.
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Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens
Read our latest recall roundup to find out about recalls in the US and UK, including small pieces of plastic found in Quorn meatballs.
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Food colouring may “damage” the human gut
Nanoparticles in food colouring and anti-caking agents may “damage parts of the human intestine”, according to new research.
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Antimicrobial resistance: It hasn’t gone away
Professor Chris Elliott highlights an issue that, wish as we might, has not gone away. He examines the efforts to reduce antibiotic use around the world as we attempt to curb antimicrobial resistance.
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Mars Wrigley fined after workers fall into chocolate vat
A Mars Wrigley factory in Pennsylvania has been fined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) following two employees falling into a chocolate vat.
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Consumer demand for fresh meat may waver following recalls
Researchers from Penn State University have claimed that fresh meat recalls may affect consumer demand and impact sales.
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Recall Roundup: Listeria monocytogenes and undeclared allergens
This week, New Food looks at recalls that have occurred in the UK and US, including a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination in various products.
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CLEVERFOOD: New project to transform the EU food system
The new EU project, CLEVERFOOD, is aiming to change the European food system to benefits climate, sustainability, biodiversity and public health.
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Researchers find ‘concerning’ gaps in US food regulations
A team of researchers led by the University of Buffalo found the US does not have rigorous regulations for baby food.
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Food innovation trends in 2023 – what’s on the horizon?
Dr Andy Zynga explores what innovation trends are right around the corner and why he thinks “cultivated meat is here to stay”.
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Emergency Episode: Change at the FDA
New Food speaks to Steven Mandernach to discuss the breaking FDA news from the past week, including Frank Yiannas resigning and the Human Foods Program.
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Growing evidence to ban the use of nitrites from our meat
Professor Chris Elliott lays out his case for getting nitrites banned from use in meat production in the UK.
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What is the link between diet and cancer?
Researchers have created a tool that can improve understanding of subtle metabolic types of dietary nutrients and disease.
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FDA announces revolutionary changes
FDA Commissioner Robert Califf announces big changes for the FDA's Human Foods Program after the shock resignation of Frank Yiannas last week.
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Research shows impact of ‘hyper-palatable’ foods across four diets
The new findings may provide clearer guidance about the hyper-palatable food you put on your plate.
