news Gut feeling – could the microbiome be responsible for food cravings? 21 April 2022 | By Abi Sritharan (New Food) Does the microbiome have an influence on what we crave to eat? Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh think it may well do after a new study involving mice.
article Saving human lives 21 April 2022 | By Carel du Marchie Sarvaas Carel du Marchie Sarvaas explains how innovations in animal health are serving up safer food and considers ways we might further improve quality standards in the future.
article The growth of functional foods post pandemic 19 April 2022 | By Jon Burton Consumers are increasingly demanding that their foods work harder for them. Here, Jon Burton from Jon West Food Ltd shares how its new brand is answering these calls.
news How can we reduce salt in our diets? 19 April 2022 | By Abi Sritharan (New Food) A new University of Illinois study says that average salt consumption is well above the recommended amounts - but help is at hand to reduce sodium intake and avoid some dangerous non-communicable diseases.
news Cricket board warned over HFSS adverts aimed at children 14 April 2022 | By Joshua Minchin (New Food) The England and Wales Cricket Board has apologised for what it has called an “internal error” that resulted in an advertising email for HFSS snacks being sent to under 16s.
news Global bodies call for world action as food prices rise 14 April 2022 | By Joshua Minchin (New Food) For every one percentage point increase in food prices, 10 million people are plunged into extreme poverty the World Bank has revealed, as it calls for action from world leaders.
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news Ultra-processed food increases obesity risk in adolescents by 45 percent 13 April 2022 | By Abi Sritharan (New Food) It is no secret that ultra-processed food is not the healthiest option when it comes to a balanced diet, but a new study has shed even more light on the risk of obesity it can pose in young people.
news Confused about carbs? A new score system seeks to serve clarity 12 April 2022 | By Abi Sritharan (New Food) Are all carbs created equal? Apparently not, as the Carbohydrate Food Quality Score (CFQS) seeks to arm consumers with the right information on the nutritional content of the carbs they are eating.
news Progress to reduce sugar floundering, say health experts 12 April 2022 | By Abi Sritharan (New Food) A new study has found that most sweet snacks, such as doughnuts and biscuits, contain high sugar content and varied portion sizes - are tougher measures needed?
news Not everyone’s a fan of the HFSS ban 11 April 2022 | By Abi Sritharan (New Food) A recent study has found that many Brits do not support the upcoming HFSS restrictions, with a large percentage claiming it will not make a difference to them.
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video GFSI 2022 – What keeps you up at night? 11 April 2022 | By New Food We ask top representatives of the food and beverage industry what food safety concern keeps them awake at night - watch what they had to say in our GFSI vox pop.
article Food as a weapon of war – why it’s time to hit the history books 11 April 2022 | By Joshua Minchin (New Food) As war rages on, New Food’s Joshua Minchin reflects on past events and questions how likely it is that food could be used as a weapon against Ukrainians.
