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Could rapeseed outshine soy as plant-based protein?
Scientists in Germany have identified that rapeseed has the potential to replace soy as the best plant-based source of protein for humans.
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Helping companies meet new labelling law requirements
FSA has released a guide to enable food businesses to identify precisely which products will require new labelling when Natasha’s Law comes into force next year.
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Survey highlights huge misconceptions about vegan food
When questioned about the attributes of vegan food products, consumers in a recent survey revealed considerable ignorance and confusion, highlighting the need for consumer eduction to make informed food choices.
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References: The secret is sulphur
References for article (Issue 5 2020) in which Erich Leitner and Bernhard Ringer explain importance of sulphur compounds in roasted coffee.
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NIRS is saving farmers time and money in quality assessment
Researchers in Spain are applying a rapid non-invasive technique for assessing the quality of fresh spinach ‘in the field’ saving both time and money.
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US continues to reduce calorie and sugar consumption from drinks
A new report in the United States highlights definite progress towards a collaborative national goal to reduce the number of calories and sugar Americans consume from beverages.
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An ode to the shipping container
Gideon Ashworth discusses the evolution of the shipping container and how it has helped secure the integrity of ingredients.
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Vegan doesn’t always mean animal-free, says FSAI
The FSAI has issued an allergen warning due to the possibility of animal ingredients in vegan declared foods.
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Life-saving bio culture is developed to make camel milk safe
Researchers from institutions in Denmark and Ethiopia have formulated a freeze-dried starter culture that camel-milk farmers can use to make safe, fermented milk products.
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Consumers demand clear unambiguous ingredients lists
The results of a recent survey underline consumers’ obvious preference for clear and straightforward labelling, particularly on ingredients lists. But is this preference being met?
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Recall roundup: undeclared allergens and pathogens remain a problem
Here’s our latest recall roundup, showing the latest key recalls from North America and the UK.
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UK charity champions honest sugar labelling on foods
UK charity, Action on Sugar, makes plea for UK Government to bring about mandatory honest labelling regarding the sugar content of food.
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WHO trans fat plan has protected over 3 billion people
Despite this unmitigated success, the vast majority of countries that experience heart coronary disease due to trans fats have far failed to eliminate the ingredient.
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Three in 10 Brits favour organic food
A survey from YouGov investigates the buying habits of UK organic consumers vs the rest of the British public.
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Mould: the new ‘clean label’?
A study has reported that respondents preferred signs of 'naturalness' such as mould and were suspicious of foods treated to guarantee lengthy shelf lives.
