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Less than half of Europeans trust in food, says new study
The latest EIT Food Trust Report has found that declining trust in food is likely to be the reason behind consumers making less healthy and sustainable food choices.
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Researchers join forces with chocolate industry to maximise use of cocoa fruit
Efforts are focused on investigating the potential for making maximum use of the cocoa fruit, which would increase the profitability of cocoa cultivation while making chocolate a healthier indulgence.
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Calls made for actionable steps to combat the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance
The AMR Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform has developed key recommendations for action on antimicrobial resistance for consideration by UN Member States.
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Center for Dairy Advancement and Sustainability founded to support Southeastern US dairies
The CDAS is expected to be a hub of research, extension and teaching, with the goal of offering innovative solutions to the Southeast US dairy industry.
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Could white bread be healthier?
Scientists at Aberystwyth University are exploring how peas, beans and oats added to wheat flour can boost white bread's nutritional value.
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New tool developed to trace contaminants in mineral phosphate fertilisers
The new study analyses contaminants in global phosphate fertilisers and the impact of such contaminants on soil, water resources and food supply.
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Protein gel developed to break down alcohol in the body
In the future, the gel could be taken orally to prevent blood alcohol levels from rising and acetaldehyde from damaging the body, limiting the cause of many health problems caused by excessive alcohol consumption.
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Consumers value animal welfare more than sustainability, says new study
According to a new study, consumers value information regarding animal welfare, food safety, and health and nutrition more than environmental factors.
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Is holistic hydration the “whey” to go?
Arla's Sarah Meyer explores the rising demand for holistic health through functional beverages and the transformative power of protein in wellness solutions.
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Aldi unveils recyclable butter packaging
In a UK supermarket first, discount retailer Aldi has announced that it is rolling out a recyclable wrap packaging on its own-label butter lines.
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New $3.7m lab aims to create climate-resilient crops
The University of Essex has opened a £3.7million plant lab that it claims will support researchers in combatting climate change and create crops for “tomorrow’s atmosphere today”.
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USDA enters partnership to create precision agriculture research centre
The USDA has partnered with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to collaborate on a “ground-breaking” precision agriculture research centre.
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Pollen food syndrome: The hidden allergy
In this piece, Dr Bhavini Shah, GP at LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor, seeks to demystify common but little-known allergic condition, pollen food syndrome.
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Clinical trial offers new approach to managing severe food allergies in children
A Natasha Allergy Research Foundation funded trial has been carried out, observing children with “severe milk and peanut allergies”. Find out more here…
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What is Britain’s cheapest supermarket?
Which? has revealed its ranking of Britain’s cheapest supermarkets for April 2024. Find out the results here…
