Academics challenge research that links diet soda to bigger waistlines
Academics have questioned a recent study that has attempted to establish a link between an increase in waistlines and the intake of diet soft drinks.
Archives for March 18, 2015
Software analyses food molecules to fight fraud
New software that analyses food molecules will provide cost effective ways to ensure food quality and prevent food fraud, say researchers.
Meat and masculinity: Cultural factors could thwart sustainability and health goals
The idea that ‘real men’ eat meat could stand in the way of goals to improve dietary sustainability and health, according to a new study published in Appetite.
Kraft recalls 242,000 cases of mac and cheese
Kraft is recalling 242,000 cases of selected Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner after eight consumer complaints due to boxes containing metal.
Bruker targets honey fraud and authenticity with FoodScreeners
Bruker has launched a FoodScreener module for nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) based profiling of honey to determine authenticity and stop fraud.
InstantLabs throws the net over seafood mislabelling
InstantLabs has expanded its line of DNA tests for seafood to tackle the issue of fish fraud.