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Research finds most baby foods in the UK claim unregulated benefits
An average of nine promotional claims can be found on the packaging of individual UK baby foods, finds research - and not all of them are clear.
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Sugar policy: what lies ahead for the food sector
Growing awareness among policymakers of the food environment’s impact on public health, means the industry can expect ever tighter restrictions and regulations on sugar. Andrea Gutierrez-Solana explores…
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(Bio)Fortification: to D or not to D?
Researchers from Ulster University summarise the latest vitamin D research and suggest how the food industry can respond to suboptimal intakes.
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Lack of sleep and overeating linked, states study
New research indicates that not getting enough sleep can lead to a cycle of over-eating and further sleep deprivation. Here's more about how the study worked and one way of breaking this impasse.
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60 Second News 25 February 2022
The New Food editorial team deliver your food and beverage update, featuring some fascinating research studies and a banned smoothie advert.
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Probiotics is positive for pets, proposes new report
Researchers have suggested that consumers are favouring animal feed probiotics for their pets - a market which is predicted to rise substantially.
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Change in infant allergen guidelines stabilises Australian hospital admissions
A new study has revealed that changes to infant allergen guidelines may have caused serious hospital admissions of children with allergic reactions to plateau.
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Cranberries benefit heart health and blood pressure, confirms research
Ocean Spray has teamed up with tech company Canomiks to test the positive effects that cranberries can have on the human body.
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Let’s talk sustainability for the sports nutrition sector
Dr Adam Carey from the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) discusses sustainability in sports nutrition and defines key targets and regulatory insights to help the industry innovate while meeting policymakers’ and consumers’ expectations.
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Alcohol’s exemption from labelling rules “absurd” says health alliance
Chair of the Alcohol Health Alliance UK Sir Ian Gilmore has called on the UK Government to publish its planned consultation on alcohol labelling "without further delay".
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Episode 21: The future of dairy
The latest episode of Food to Go discusses the future of one of the food industry's biggest sectors: dairy.
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Food Integrity sneak peek
As Food Integrity 2022 fast approaches, we offer you a sneak preview of what to expect at the five-day event.
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Ingredients – low/no alcohol, nutrition and plant-based
This edition of our Ingredients In-depth Focus features the expertise of three food and drink leaders - Barbara Bray, Marisa Heath and Christopher Lackner.
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TfL junk food advertising ban helps unhealthy purchases to fall
Londoners are buying less junk food after the UK Government imposed a ban on advertising these food and drink products on public transport services.
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Vegetables do not protect against cardiovascular disease, study suggests
A large-scale study published in Frontiers in Nutrition found that – despite popular belief – consuming vegetables does not always lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.
