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What is next for the meat-free category?
Chris Doe explains why he thinks changing consumer perceptions of meat-free products can be achieved through innovation.
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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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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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Episode 36: Would you eat an insect?
New Food's Joshua Minchin and Grace Galler speak to Dr Jessica Danaher about using insects as a source of alternative protein and why it could be a sustainable solution for our protein demands.
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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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What changes are US consumers making to their diets?
According to a recent survey, US consumers have cited eating more fruits and vegetables and less sugar as highly ranking potential changes to eating behaviours relating to New Year’s resolutions. The January Consumer Food Insights Report was put together by Purdue University’s Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability with…
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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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A spoonful of (fiber) sugar
Dr Tom Simmons looks at how we can potentially solve some of the world’s most pressing health and sustainability challenges with Sugars from Fiber.
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Could a cup of coffee with milk have an anti-inflammatory effect in humans?
According to a new study, a combination of proteins and antioxidants in milky coffee doubles the anti-inflammatory properties immune cells.
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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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Guide: Monograph on probiotics, prebiotics and gut microbiota
ILSI Europe releases freely available, updated Concise Monograph on Dietary Probiotics, Prebiotics & the Gut Microbiota in Human Health in 7 languages.
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One in eight Americans over 50 show signs of food addiction
A study carried out by the University of Michigan has claimed that one in eight Americans between 50 and 80 show signs of an addiction to food and beverages. Using data from the National Poll on Healthy Aging, the study authors have said that the percentage of those addicted to…
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FDA says new regulatory pathway is needed for CBD products
The FDA has said new regulatory pathway is needed for CBD products so that regulatory oversight can manage food safety risks.
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UK soft drink taxes linked with decreased obesity in girls
A study has found there to be an eight percent reduction in obesity in girls coinciding with 2018 soft drinks industry levy.
