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New study could lead to the development of healthier broccoli and cabbage
Two key enzymes have been identified that release sulphur from health-beneficial chemicals in thale cress to promote growth in sulphur-deficient conditions.
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Research explores how sodium reduction affects bread processing
The scientists found that reduced salt created a stickier dough, which has implications in large-scale processing when dough sticks to machinery, but this could be mitigated with stronger wheat cultivars, higher water contents and shorter mixing times.
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Recall roundup: plant-based chicken, pork, salad, smoothies and more
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
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FDA advances identification and management of food parasite Cyclospora
Cyclospora is a parasite that contaminates food - mostly fresh produce - which causes Cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness which is said to be on the rise in the US.
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Studies gauge effect of soft drink taxation, advertising and labelling laws
One study analysed the impact of Chile's Law of Food Labeling and Advertising, and the other looked at the effect of the UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL).
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Few consumers understand THC levels in cannabis edibles, study finds
The study, which surveyed 870 Canadians aged 16 to 30, found that most consumers could not identify whether a cannabis edible contained ‘low’ or ‘high’ levels of THC based on the label.
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Scottish farmers urged to boost security after confirmed bird flu case
The National Farmers Union Scotland has urged its members to stay alert after a case of bird flu was confirmed at a free-range farm in Scotland.
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Heavy metals: the case against the naturally occurring argument
Jaclyn Bowen takes a look at how the concern of heavy metals in food is sometimes undermined by the argument that they are naturally occurring, and speaks with the CEO of Ellipse Analytics to find out his views.
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GM rice approved in Philippines, but with limited accessibility, says study
Golden Rice is said to reduce Vitamin A deficiency (VAD), but a new study has suggested that those most at risk of VAD do not have sufficient access to the GM crop.
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Trade body issues guide to food sector for preventing rat infestations
An estimated 20 percent of the global food supply is damaged by rodents every year - at an annual cost of more than £11 billion.
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A third of dog owners believe plant-based is better for pets, research finds
The research also revealed that more than four in 10 (43 percent) dog food buyers also said they believe it is healthier to limit the amount of red meat eaten by pets, than not limit it at all.
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The role of cleaning and disinfection in microbiological control
In any form of food, dairy or beverage operations, one of the key microbiological controls is the correct and thorough application of cleaning and disinfection regimes, states Peter Littleton, Vice-Chair and Training Services Director of the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT).
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Scientists develop technique to rapidly detect salmonella in food
The technique is said to reduce the time for determining whether food is contaminated with salmonella from a number of days to less than eight hours.
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BfR provides coronavirus food safety advice
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, a scientifically independent institution within the portfolio of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture in Germany, has offered advice about the recent outbreak of coronavirus with regards to food imports and food consumption.
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How health and wellness replaced diet
The food and beverage industry is driven by consumer demand and popular trends, and the health and wellness trend is more prevalent than ever. James Clifton, Chief Executive of the MISSION Group, takes a look at how brands and food businesses have looked to rebrand alongside.
