Early introduction of allergens reduces food allergies, suggests study
Researchers say they have “moderate certainty” that introducing allergenic food such as peanuts or egg at an early age reduces risk of developing allergies.
Archives for September 22, 2016
World Steak Challenge: How Twitter reacted to world’s best sirloin
Australia’s Jack Creek retained the title of the World’s Best Steak Producer at World Steak Challenge at yesterday’s GlobalMeatNews event held in London’s Hyde Park.
Ireland launches national obesity plan
The Irish government has launched an ambitious national obesity plan which proposes a sugary drinks tax, maximum portion sizes, marketing restrictions and reformulation targets - but the lack of funding to implement the policy has led to criticism from...
Special edition: Foods for the elderly
Is packaging for the elderly the next untapped market?
Food packaging is designed with elderly shoppers in mind more than ever before, though experts said there is still huge untapped potential.
Action on food waste needs to accelerate, says SDG report
Europe’s governments and companies have been great at setting targets to cut food waste, but now they need to “accelerate and scale up adoption of policies, incentives, and practices” to act upon these, according to a report on Sustainable Development...
Russia is the ‘sleeping giant’ of global beef trade
Geopolitical acrimony has seen Russia’s role in the global beef trade decline, but a supply shortage and a price hike means there is potential it will re-enter the market, according to Rabobank.