Coffee drinking habits could be genetic, study finds
Why do some people need to drink more coffee to feel the same effect? It could be down to a gene that controls cells' ability to process caffeine, scientists have found.
Archives for August 28, 2016
Germany overtakes US as top energy drink innovator
For the first time Germany has overtaken the US as the top energy drink innovator with the highest rates of new product development (NPD) in 2015, according to Mintel.
AOAC document ensures LC-MS/MS allergen methods are fit for purpose
The first community driven standard performance requirements (SMPR) document for LC-MS/MS of food allergens has been published by AOAC.
Listeria questionnaire revised following outbreak
Additional questions on fresh produce have been added to Listeria foodborne illness questionnaires after suggestions an outbreak could have been detected quicker if they had been on there already.
FoodProfiler: The NPD app that tracks the 'what, when and why' of consumer food choices
The launch of Dutch app FoodProfiler marks a new method in tracking consumer eating habits, and can be used by industry to tailor new product development (NPD), say its developers.
Meat-packed Western diets raise the risk of Alzheimer’s
Eating a meat-packed Western diet raises the chance of Alzheimer’s disease though mid-life dietary changes and increased vitamin D consumption could reduce the risk, according to a new study.