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Plant-based products profiting
New data has revealed that plant-based food retail sales have increased greatly in the last year, with some plant-based products outselling their conventional counterparts.
Certain fibres can influence inflammation
Apparently not all fibres are created equal, with some linked to lowering inflammation and a better chance of not developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), whilst others make no difference.
Be wary of poisonous wild garlic lookalike
Wild garlic doppelgangers have lead to serious poisonings throughout the world, but how can people avoid confusing the edible plant with a poisonous one?
Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from the UK, US and Canada
Chocolate brand Ferrero is recalling a number of its products around the world due to the presence of a pathogen, whilst undeclared allergens cause recalls aplenty in the US.
Skincare containing food may trigger allergies
Food-containing skin products may be dangerous for patients with inflammatory skin conditions, according to a new study.
‘Label’ hopes to help UK businesses with latest calorie labelling legislation
Food analysis laboratory EMS has launched a new labelling service, which it says will help UK businesses adhere to new legislation.
Could the UK run out of bread?
The Federation of Bakers’ Chief Executive has called for the government to help prevent an imminent “bread crisis”.
Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from Canada, the US and the UK
1 April 2022 | By
This week's recall roundup features alerts around Salmonella and Norovirus, plus foreign objects and even counterfeit chocolate bars.
What confuses health-conscious consumers when choosing products?
Pricing and labelling are considerable concerns for customers when choosing ‘healthy’ food and beverage products, according to new research.
Food as medicine – could diet impact disease treatment?
A first-of-its-kind review and report on using food to treat and manage disease has been released.
How do blackberries impact gut health?
A new scientific study has found out how blackberries aid gut health.
Britain’s BOGOF ban pushed back because of cost-of-living crisis
A ban on buy-one-get-one-free (BOGOF) deals on junk food could be pushed back because of rising food prices, it has been reported.
The cost of ultra-processed food
People around the world are eating more ultra-processed food, which is having a negative impact on the earth’s health as well as their own, according to new research.
Calorie labelling to become legal requirement
Calorie labelling regulations will be mandatory for most businesses in England soon, but are food and drink companies ready for this?