Could ‘hot baths’ cut vegetable waste?
Danish researchers believe that cleaning root vegetables in ‘hot baths’ may reduce spoilage.
Archives for January 23, 2018
Nestlé Switzerland targets 100% ‘responsible sourcing’ by 2020
Nestlé aims to ensure 100% “responsible sourcing” in its supply chain across 12 categories of key raw materials in Switzerland by 2020.
Microbiome manipulation: Could fibre-rich muesli help fight arthritis and other autoimmune conditions?
A diet rich in fibre could aid chronic inflammatory joint diseases, leading to stronger bones through the increased production of short-chain fatty acids in the microbiome, say researchers.
Cargill creates clean-label bread made with plant-based protein
Cargill is working with bakeries to create clean-label items made with pea protein to allow bread producers to capitalize on the protein trend.
Four manufacturers face Paris High Court legal complaint over undeclared nanoparticles
French consumer group UFC-Que Choisir has filed a legal complaint to the High Court of Paris against Mars, Casino, McCormick and Jacobs Douwe Egberts due to the “significant proportion” of undeclared nanoparticles in their products.
Voluntary reformulation plan puts Lithuanian sugar tax on hold
Mars, Nestle and Orkla are among 10 firms pledging to cut salt, sugar and fat in products in Lithuania, as part of a voluntary agreement overseen by the Ministry of Health which has shelved plans for a sugar tax.
Meat trends: poor must ‘benefit’ from rising food creation
Poor livestock farmers must not be pushed aside by “capital-intensive” companies as the world gears up to feed nine billion mouths by 2050, according to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
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RIKILT, DTU Food and CVUA Freiburg to take over JRC EURL responsibilities
RIKILT, DTU Food and CVUA Freiburg are to become the new EURLs in areas held by the Joint Research Center (JRC) since 2006.
Brazilian chicken a ‘serious health risk’
South Africa’s antidumping PR machine has claimed it’s “no surprise” imported Brazilian chicken could be thawed and refrozen before reaching consumers, an allegation reported by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).
Campylobacter, Salmonella and norovirus account for most food-related illnesses in France
Campylobacter spp., non-typhoidal Salmonella spp. and norovirus infections account for the majority of food-related illnesses and hospitalizations in France, according to a study.
Proposed rule will modernize swine inspection - USDA
The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) is proposing to change swine inspection regulations.
Innovative delivery system shows potential in combating vitamin D deficiency: Mouse study
A nanoemulsion-based delivery system may be an effective way to combat vitamin D deficiency, say researchers in China, the US and Turkey.