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Are processed foods linked to an increased risk of mortality?
A team of researchers have investigated whether the consumption of ultraprocessed foods could potentially lead to a higher risk of mortality.
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Italian olive oil shortage could be balanced by good year for Spain
Shortages in olive oil production currently seen in Italy could be overcome by the positive production in Spain over the last few months.
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Analysis reveals two thirds of EU fishing limits have been continuously set above scientific advice
As the EU deadline to end over-fishing looms, and with over-fishing still on the rise, are fisheries ministers really concerned?
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Ingredients In-Depth Focus 2019
In this issue: what the data on recent patent filings can tell us about current commitment to the cannabis edibles market, and how recent innovations in the meat-product sector could lead to better, healthier meat.
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Towards healthier meat products
Hanne Christine Bertram, Line Hjelm, Rebekka Thøgersen, Nina Eggers and Line Ahm Mielby of the Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, Denmark look at recent innovations in the meat product sector, with particular emphasis on hybridised products and nutri-functionality by metabolomics.
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Machine learning identifies source of Salmonella
Researchers have developed a machine learning approach that is able to detect the animal source of particular Salmonella outbreaks.
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Suppliers failing to meet sustainability goals dropped by manufacturers
Manufacturers are increasingly choosing suppliers based on their sustainability, with many that are failing to meet goals being dropped.
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Paving the path towards producing safety rule inspections
The FDA will soon begin inspecions of large domestic and international US farms in order to address food borne illnesses that are linked to fresh produce.
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Recall roundup: undeclared eggs and bacterial contamination
Recalls from the UK and North America included mislabelled products, undisclosed egg and contamination with bacteria.
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Metal-free photocatalyst purifies pathogen-rich water in minutes
Chinese researchers have developed a metal-free catalyst that is able to efficiently purify pathogen rich water in minutes.
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Heather Hancock reappointed as Chair of the FSA Board
Heather Hancock has been reappointed by Matt Hancock as the chair of the FSA, with the appontment lasting for a further three years.
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Fruit and vegetables important for physical and mental well-being
Researchers have found that an increased intake of fruits and vegetables not only helps our physical health, but also our mental well-being.
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Flaxseed fibre fermented in the gut improves health and reduces obesity
A study has shown that the fermentation of flaxseed fibers in the gut changes the microbiota to improve metabolic health, and could challenge obesity.
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Composition of fibre in rice coproducts examined
The fibre composition of rice coproducts could help to identify any changes to the gut microbiome in humans and farm animals.
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Coeliac UK and Innovate UK announce funding boost for coeliac disease
Innovate UK and Coeliac UK have announced a £750,000 boost to research that could solve gluten-related issues, helping those who have to live gluten-free.
