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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…
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Scientists develop new method to detect fake alcoholic spirits
Researchers from the International Centre for Brewing and Distilling (ICBD) are developing a database to detect counterfeit alcoholic spirits, aiming to combat illicit production worldwide.
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How are consumers adapting their food spending?
Latest data from Kantar has revealed that more consumers are altering their purchasing habits, opting for own-label in place of established brands.
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US reservoirs hold 7.7 billion pounds of fish, study finds
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have shared that “better reservoir management” could aid food security and fisheries conservation.
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Coca-Cola collaborates with Microsoft to boost cloud and AI initiatives
The Coca-Cola Company has entered a five-year partnership with Microsoft to align its core technology strategy systemwide with the help of AI.
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‘Stress-testing’ Europe’s food system
Ilario Ingravallo and Kristen Sukalac discuss Food Alert's simulation of a food crisis, revealing the interconnectedness of global food systems and emphasising the need for collaborative, cross-sector solutions to enhance resilience.
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Plant-based meats “fall short” on amino acid content and protein digestibility, study finds
A new study has found that some plant-based meats may lack essential amino acids and have lower digestibility compared to traditional meats.
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Eating more fish could be the key to preventing cancer and diabetes, says new study
According to research commissioned by Seafish, increasing the consumption of fish across England has the potential to significantly reduce the number of cases of diseases such as cancer and type 2 diabetes.
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Researchers find flaws in pork labelling schemes
Pork labelling schemes are “not helpful” when it comes to helping consumers making informed buying choices, according to researchers from various universities.
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Controlled environment agriculture and agrivoltaics may be the future of farming, says new research
New U.S. Department of Agriculture and Virginia Tech research has outlined that controlled environment agriculture and agrivoltaics may play a key role in the future success of the farming industry.
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Researchers share guidelines to help children “build tolerance” to food allergens
A team of researchers from McMaster University has developed the inaugural guidelines aimed at assisting families intending to enhance their child's tolerance to common food allergens.
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New research furthers industry understanding of foodborne bacteria survival in food preparation environments
Researchers have been working to better understand the potential sources of cross contamination in ready-to-eat food production facilities and the factors that contribute to the survival of bacterial populations in these environments.
