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Novel handheld device alerts multiple bacterial threats “within an hour”
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have created a handheld sensor that they claim can achieve “quick on-site” bacterial contamination results.
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eBook: How colour impacts the food and beverage experience
The human ability to see colour undoubtedly serves a purpose. In this informative eBook from Givaudan, colour is put under the microscope as we consider the ways in which it impacts the food and beverage experience.
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Is healthy snacking on the rise in the US?
According to a YouGov report, 32 percent of consumers in the US are “healthy snackers", with the majority sharing they will pay more for organic food.
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Avocados may be the key to improved diet quality, according to new research
A new study has found that eating one avocado per day has the potential to significantly increase diet quality and reduce the risk of developing chronic conditions such as heart disease or type 2 diabetes.
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Smithfield funds $250K scholarship at Mount Olive University
Smithfield Foods has established a $250,000 endowed scholarship programme at University of Mount Olive.
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Illinois to establish a global hub for food and agricultural communications
The University of Illinois has revealed plans to create a global centre for food and agricultural communications.
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Meatly and Omni unveil “world’s first” cultivated pet food
Working with Omni, Meatly has shared that it has created the “world’s first” pet food made using cultivated chicken.
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Will AI enhance or disrupt the fast food industry?
With AI now being utilised across the food sector, Gopi Polavarapu explains how solution intelligence could transform fast food restaurant operations.
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Gut bacteria could help treat milk allergies
Gut bacteria, particularly Bifidobacterium, play a crucial role in the success of milk allergy oral immunotherapy, aiding treatment effectiveness.
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Research finds higher bacterial counts in single-serve milk
Cornell University study finds elevated bacterial counts in single-serve milk containers, compared to larger containers.
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Deprived areas have unhealthiest food options, claims research
University of Cambridge scientists leverage AI to assess menu healthiness across British food outlets, revealing disparities in deprived areas, posing a double burden.
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Unwrapping perceptions of ultra processed foods
In navigating the intricate dialogue surrounding ultra-processed foods, Klaus Grunert highlights the need for unified efforts in promoting clarity and accountability from the food sector.
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Infant formula shortage impacted health of US babies, study finds
In a new study, researchers have claimed that the infant formula shortage led to “undesirable effects” for babies “including vomiting”.
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Episode 49: Applications of AI Part Two with Bas van der Velden
Josh and Grace speak to Bas van der Velden from the Data Science team at Wageningen University to understand how big data can keep food safe.
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Wearable tech could reveal the quality of coffee
Researchers in Italy have trialled a novel form of technology which registers emotional response to coffee, which they say removes bias.
