A different approach to new year’s resolutions: Ditch the diet and snack simple
The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) says ditch the January diet and get back to the basics of healthy eating in 2020.
Archives for January 2, 2020
‘A similar liking score with half the sugar’: SureChoc formulation finds favour in sensory tests
Scientists have developed a new milk chocolate formulation that contains almost half the sugar of a standard milk chocolate recipe while also delivering a ‘similar consumer liking score’ in sensory testing.
Veganuary anticipates 350,000 sign-ups as plant-based bandwagon begins New Year on high
Food companies have timed their meat-free product launches just in time for Veganuary, which sees consumers promise to quit animal products for a month.
‘Strongest link yet’ between nitrates and cancer
Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have uncovered what they describe as the ‘strongest link yet’ between nitrates in processed meat products and cancer risk. However, they also stressed, ‘not all processed meat has the same risk’.
Tyson Foods commits to sustainable soy in poultry supply chain
Meat giant Tyson Foods Inc. will work with the Round Table on Responsible Soy (RTRS) to purchase credits for soybean meal used to feed its chickens.
ABP makes GHG emissions reduction commitment
Red meat processor ABP furthered its commitment to reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 27% by 2030 by having it validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).