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Beverage consumers increasingly health-conscious says research
Research from Kerry has suggested beverage consumers are keen to look after their health more than ever before in the wake of the pandemic.
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Solving the obesity crisis
On World Obesity Day, Dr Renata Micha outlines the scale of the world’s obesity crisis, and explains why 2021 is a crucial year for authorities if they are to solve a growing crisis.
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Excessive screen time linked to binge-eating by US researchers
Researchers in the US have linked excessive screen time with the development of binge-eating disorder in later years after surveying more than 10,000 children.
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Application Note: NIR Spectroscopy for Food and Agriculture
We describe how NIR spectroscopy helps to deliver objective data the food and agriculture industries are using to maximize quality and efficiency.
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Small fat reduction could save thousands of lives say researchers
A new study from scientists at Queen Mary University London claims a small reduction in fat in some of the country’s favourite foods could prevent thousands of deaths over the coming years.
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Food Integrity: Event Preview
The highly anticipated Food Integrity 2021 conference will bring together the best parts of the original 2020 agenda with new and exciting additions, convening as a fully virtual, interactive five-day event.
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Less than half of Brits can identify a B vitamin claims survey
A recent survey has revealed a significant lack of knowledge among consumers around B vitamins, which are important to regulate energy and hormone levels, among other things.
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What’s driving the plant-based boom?
With more consumers than ever choosing vegan cuisine, Simon Solway, UK and Ireland OOH and Retail Country Manager for Gold&Green Foods, looks at what’s driving the growing plant-based market.
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Tate & Lyle launches new online Nutrition Centre
Food manufacturer Tate and Lyle has announced the launch of a new digital resource, which will provide information and scientific guidance on the ingredients it uses.
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Recall Roundup: Salmonella, glass pieces, and undeclared allergens…
This week's Recall Roundup features alerts over glass contamination in Germany, as well as undeclared allergens in the UK, US and Canada.
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Riding the next wave of alternative protein
Plant-based fish and seafood products are set to be the next big thing in alternative protein. Here, Sylvain Jouet examines the opportunities and challenges for the manufacturers developing these products.
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Salmonella outbreak causes hundreds of cases and several deaths in UK
A Salmonella outbreak has swept the UK, causing nearly 500 people to fall ill with the bacteria and several products to be recalled from supermarket shelves.
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No time to let up in fight against salt say researchers
Researchers from Queen Mary University claim salt reduction targets have prevented heart disease, but that the programme is stalling.
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Episode Thirteen: Should we go vegan?
Our Editorial duo are back with another podcast and this time are talking all things vegan...
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Why is our meat still being poisoned by nitrates?
Chris Elliott makes his case for the abolishment of nitrite use in the meat industry and suggests that there is strong evidence it’s linked to cancer.
