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New material for antibacterial food coatings obtained
The use of antibiotics as components of antibacterial films can lead to the emergence of resistant strains of bacteria, whereas chitosan compounds do not have this disadvantage.
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Gene responsible for lutein esterification in bread wheat identified
Research has been published which has significant implications for lutein esterification in bread wheat.
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Worldwide recall of vitamin and mineral supplements
Cellect Products Inc. and Oglethorpe Ltd. are voluntarily recalling vitamin and mineral supplement products due to unsafe levels of arsenic and lead.
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What can food brands learn from environmental sustainability in the Nordics?
Jaclyn Bowen spoke to Oliver Amdrup from Puori about the high standards of environmental sustainability in the Nordics and how Puori regulates them.
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New studies on the health benefits of CBD
Jaclyn Bowen, from The Clean Label Project, spoke to Pelin Thorogood, from the Wholistic Research and Education Foundation, about what research is being done surrounding CBD health claims.
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Reducing red meat consumption sees health benefits, according to study
Researchers from the University of Nottingham have suggested that, instead of cutting it completely, eating less red meat can lead to positive health impacts.
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FDA launches FDA-TRACK dashboard
The FDA has developed a food safety dashboard to track FSMA progress and regulation of recalls.
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French ban on food additive contains flaws, study suggests
MSU and UNMC research team suggest French government-funded study that claims common food additive to be unsafe lacked appropriate research.
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The FAO urges food industry to do more to support healthy foods
The FAO’s Director-General calls on the food industry to transform production and supply and value chains.
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Minimum pricing for alcohol sees a decrease in Scottish consumption
A study has suggested that minimum pricing on alcohol has decreased alcohol consumption in Scottish adults by 7.6 percent per week.
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Premium teabags leak microplastics, according to study
Some premium tea bags leave billions of invisible microscopic plastic particles after being heated, new research suggests.
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Nutritional risks on the rise
Diseases such as diabetes, cancer, obesity, Alzheimer’s and coronary disease are said to account for the single-largest burden on the UK economy.
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Report shows sugar reduction progress by food industry
Findings suggest a consumer shift towards zero or lower sugar products, with sugar purchased from soft drinks decreasing in all socio-economic groups.
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Weaver Fundraising recalls chocolate product
Trail’s End Chocolatey Caramel Crunch has been recalled due to undeclared almonds, cashews and pecans.
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Is CBD and alkaline water the perfect combo?
Dr Ahmed Abbas, Director of Research and Development at WET Group, takes a look at the UK CBD market and explains why combining it with alkaline water will prove to be a popular move.
