BRC Version 7 Around The Corner

With the BRC version 7 just around the corner we have come forward and have published the BRC Standards Issue 7 Quality Manual.
Our manual describes how manufacturers will comply with the requirements of the BRC (Issue 7, January 2015). The manual also includes: Codes of Practice; Protocols;...
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New Antimicrobial Edible Films That Increase The Lifespan Of Cheese

Researchers at the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) have developed new coatings to apply to soft cheese.


Researchers at the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) have developed new coatings to apply to soft cheese. These coatings are totally edible and have an antimicrobial cap...
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Nuevos Films Comestibles Antimicrobianos Permiten Alargar La Vida Útil De Los Quesos

Los films incorporan como antimicrobianos aceites esenciales de orégano y romero, y quitosano, un subproducto procedente del caparazón de los crustáceos.


Investigadoras de la Universitat Politècnica de València han desarrollado nuevos recubrimientos para aplicar a quesos tiernos. Estos recu...
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Simplified Procedure For Novel Foods Approved By EU

Draft plans to encourage food innovation via a new, simplified authorization procedure for novel foods were approved by the Environment Committee on Monday.


Draft plans to encourage food innovation via a new, simplified authorization procedure for novel foods were approved by the Environment...
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Plastic Bags For Shoppers To Be Reduced By 2018

Life in plastic is not so fantastic after all. Plastic bags have been blamed for polluting the environment, especially aquatic ecosystems.


Life in plastic is not so fantastic after all. Plastic bags have been blamed for polluting the environment, especially aquatic ecosystems.
On 24th November...
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Can Eating Blueberries Really Help You See Better In The Dark?

Blueberries are super stars among health food advocates, who tout the fruit for not only promoting heart health, better memory and digestion, but also for improving night vision.


Blueberries are super stars among health food advocates, who tout the fruit for not only promoting heart health,...
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Chemical In Coffee May Help Prevent Obesity-Related Disease

Researchers have discovered that a chemical compound commonly found in coffee may help prevent some of the damaging effects of obesity.


Researchers at the University of Georgia have discovered that a chemical compound commonly found in coffee may help prevent some of the damaging effects of...
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Researchers Develop Software To Improve Sustainability Of The Agricultural And Agri-Food Sector

Researchers have developed software for horticultural, grape and wine-growing, and sugar beet production that allows the life-cycle of the products and their carbon and water footprint, among other things, to be analysed.


The Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development...
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Hand Dryers Can Spread Bacteria In Public Toilets

According to new research modern hand dryers are much worse than paper towels when it comes to spreading germs.


Modern hand dryers are much worse than paper towels when it comes to spreading germs, according to new University of Leeds research.
Scientists from the University of Leeds have...
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Pesticides Linger Longer In Greenhouse Crops

Researchers found that crops typically grown under glasshouses and poly-tunnels had higher levels and numbers of different pesticides in them than those typically grown in the open.


Researchers writing in the journal Chemosphere this week found that crops typically grown under glasshouses and...
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Espresso In Space?

Espresso-loving astronauts may soon be able to enjoy beloved beverage in space, thanks to a new cup designed specifically to defy the low-gravity environments.


Espresso-loving astronauts may soon be able to enjoy beloved beverage in space, thanks to a new cup designed specifically to defy the...
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Campylobacter Contributes Most To The Burden Of Disease In Denmark

Campylobacter is the foodborne bacteria that contributes most to the burden of disease in Denmark.


Campylobacter is the foodborne bacteria that contributes most to the burden of disease in Denmark. This is the finding of a study from the National Food Institute, Technical University of...
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Why Do Some Farmers Resist Profitable Conversion To Organic Methods?

A new study suggests it may be because making that change feels like switching belief systems.


Why do some chemical farmers resist a profitable conversion to organic methods? A new study in the Journal of Marketing suggests it may be because making that change feels like switching belief...
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Revoluciona Mexicana En España Interacción Entre Plantas Y Bacterias

Leguminosas como la lenteja, el frijol, los chícharos y los garbanzos, importantes para la nutrición humana, podrían incrementar su producción gracias a los aportes de un grupo científico, que revolucionaron el estudio de las interacciones entre plantas y microorganismos.


Leguminosas como la le...
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Emotional Awareness Promotes Healthier Eating

According to a new study training people to pay attention to their emotions is a far more powerful strategy in combating unhealthy eating choices.


As obesity rates rise, health professionals and policy makers scramble to help consumers resist unhealthy eating choices, often focusing on better...
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The Legionella Outbreaks Of Alcoy May Have Multiple Sources

Scientists have carried out a genomic analysis of Legionella pneumophila strains of 13 legionellosis outbreaks produced in Alcoy during the period from 1999 to 2010.


Scientists Leonor Sánchez-Busó, Iñaki Comas and Fernando González-Candelas of the Joint Unit “Infection and Public Health” of the...
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Mediterranean Diets Have Long Lasting Health Benefits

A new study has shown that the health benefits of switching to a Mediterranean diets and upping the amount of time spent exercising for a period of just eight weeks can still be seen a year after stopping the regime.


A new study has shown that the health benefits of switching to a...
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High Milk Intake Linked With Higher Fractures And Mortality

A new research suggests that a high milk intake in women and men is not accompanied by a lower risk of fracture and instead may be associated with a higher rate of death.


A high milk intake in women and men is not accompanied by a lower risk of fracture and instead may be associated with a...
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Healthy Fractions Of Oats Efficiently Developed For New Food Applications

VTT’s research scientist developed oat fractions with up to 56% beta-glucan content for food and nutraceutical products.


In his PhD thesis, Juhani Sibakov, MSc (Tech) from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland developed methods to broaden the use of oats in, for example, snacks and...
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Fruit, Vegetables, Whole Grains And Nuts Lower First-Time Stroke Risk

According to the researchers eating Mediterranean diets, regularly engaging in physical activity and keeping your blood pressure under control can lower your risk of a first-time stroke.


Eating Mediterranean or DASH-style diets, regularly engaging in physical activity and keeping your blood...
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Contamination Likely Explains 'Food Genes In Blood' Claim

A recent study claims that complete genes can pass from foods we eat into our blood.


laboratory contaminants likely explain the results of a recent study claiming that complete genes can pass from foods we eat into our blood, according to a University of Michigan molecular biologist who...
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Beetroot Benefits Heart Failure Patients And Athletes

According to a new research beetroot concentrate increases blood flow to skeletal muscles during exercise.


Football teams are claiming it improves their athletic performance, and according to new research from Kansas State University, it also benefits heart failure patients. The special...
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Searching For Witches' Broom Disease Of The Chocolate Tree

A team of scientists initiated the Witches’ Broom Genome Project, with the long-term aim of developing a cure for witches’ broom disease.


In the early 1900s, Brazil was the world’s largest producer of cocoa. Chocolate trees (Theobroma cacao) were cultivated in a 800, 000 ha...
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Mussels Contaminated With Giardia Duodenalis

Researchers have identified presence of Giardia duodenalis in mussels from freshwater run-off sites and from areas where California Sea Lions lounge along the coast of California.


The pathogen Giardia duodenalis is present in mussels from freshwater run-off sites and from areas where...
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Tea And Citrus Fruits And Juices Could Lower Ovarian Cancer Risk

A new UEA research finds that tea and citrus fruits and juices are associated with a lower risk of developing ovarian cancer.


Tea and citrus fruits and juices are associated with a lower risk of developing ovarian cancer, according to new research from the University of East Anglia...
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Obtienen Endulzante Para Diabéticos A Partir Del Chicozapote

Estudiantes del Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Puebla, obtuvieron un producto ideal para pacientes con diabetes


Estudiantes del Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Puebla, obtuvieron un producto ideal para pacientes con diabetes
A partir de que Elsa Martínez fue diagnosticada con diabetes tipo I...
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Researchers Develop Biodegradable Packaging For Oily Products

Researchers have developed a single-layer, biodegradable container from agro-industrial by-products suitable for both liquid and solid oily products.


The University of the Basque Country-UPV/EHU’s BIOMAT research group has developed a single-layer, biodegradable container from agro-industrial b...
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Nuevos Métodos Para Mantener La Calidad De Las Patatas Mínimamente Procesadas Durante 14 Días

Gloria Bobo García, licenciada en Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos, ha propuesto en su tesis doctoral alternativas al uso de sulfitos en la patata.


Gloria Bobo García, licenciada en Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos, ha propuesto en su tesis doctoral alternativas al uso de sulfitos en la pat...
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New Methods For Maintaining The Quality Of Minimally Processed Potatoes For 14 Days

A scienitist has proposed alternatives to the use of sulphites in potatoes, which could help preventing the browning that appears after peeling and/or cutting certain foods.


A graduate in Food Science and Technology, has proposed alternatives to the use of sulphites in potatoes, one of the...
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Olive Oil More Stable And Healthful Than Seed Oils For Frying Food

Scientists note that different oils have a range of physical, chemical and nutritional properties that can degrade oil quality when heated.


Frying is one of the world’s most popular ways to prepare food — think fried chicken and french fries. Even candy bars and whole turkeys have joined ...
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Food Scientist To Increase Protein, Fiber In Food Products

A food science professor will work with the food and ethanol industries with the goal of bringing food-grade dried distiller’s grain (DDG) to the commercial marketplace.


South Dakota State University food science professor Padmanaban Krishnan received a four-year grant geared toward getting c...
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Helping Sweet Cherries Survive The Long Shipment

A new study recommends strategies for cooling cherries for long-distance containerized shipping


A new study says that cherry producers need to understand new intricacies of the production-harvest-marketing continuum in order to successfully move sweet cherries from growers to end consumers....
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A New Biosafety Laboratory In Switzerland

A new national plant protection laboratory for the safe study of particularly harmful pests and pathogens has been constructed in Switzerland.
 
The new plant protection laboratory at WSL Birmensdorf (Switzerland). Photo: Reinhard Laessig (WSL).

During the ceremony for the inauguration...
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Eat Potatoes And Still Lose Weight

A new study sought to gain a better understanding of the role of calorie reduction and the glycemic index in weight loss when potatoes are included in the diet.


A new study demonstrates that people can eat potatoes and still lose weight. Potatoes, Glycemic Index, and Weight Loss in Free-Living...
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Sustainable Living May Require Introducing Urban Agriculture

Meeting the challenge of developing a sustainable living may require introducing agriculture in urban areas


Imagine living in an inner city and buying your vegetables and fruit just moments after they’ve been harvested. Imagine waking up to the rustic sound of a cock crowing. Imagine your h...
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Benefits Of Persimmons For Our Diet

The persimmon (Diospyros kaki L.) is a fruit native to China nowadays cultivated in warm regions all around the world.


The study, published in the prestigious journal Food Chemistry, analyses the mineral profile of 167 samples of kaki produced in different regions of Spain, the most noteworthy...
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EFSA Guides On Pesticides Exposure

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) sets out for the first time a harmonised methodology for calculating exposure to pesticides for four major population groups – operators, workers, residents and bystanders.


The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) sets out for the first time a...
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Demostren Els Beneficis Que Aporta El Caqui En La Nostra Dieta

L’estudi dels investigadors de Química Analítica de la Universitat de València s’ha publicat en la prestigiosa revista Food Chemistry i analitza el perfil mineral de 167 mostres de caquis produïdes en diferents regions d’Espanya.


L’estudi dels investigadors de Química Analítica de la Univ...
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EFSA Assesses Risks The Presence Of Perchlorate In Food

EFSA delivered a scientific opinion on the risks to public health related to the presence of perchlorate in food, in particular fruits and vegetables.


The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM Panel) delivered a scientific opinion on the risks to...
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Diabetic Sweetener Obtained From Tropical Tree

Mexican students obtained an ideal product for patients with diabetes, diabetic sweetener.


Since Elsa Martinez was diagnosed with type II diabetes she made sure to be informed about those food products that wouldn’t aggravate her health. Her doctor reported that one of the first products to be ...
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red24’s Food Fraud Course Receives CIEH Assurance Approval

Food fraud/crime is a new course format for the UK and an important development for food management to introduce formal training on an emerging subject of professional criminological attention. red24assist’s team of food safety specialists has worked arduously on developing a comprehensive...
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More Voluptuous Loaf of Bread

Students from Toulouse, France, completed a 10-week summer internship milling wheat and researching how to expand the loaf volume of bread.


Two college students from Toulouse, France, completed a 10-week summer internship milling wheat and researching how to expand the loaf volume of...
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Sugary Drinks Associated With Cell Aging

A new study finds that drinking sugary drinks was associated with cell aging.


Sugar-sweetened soda consumption might promote disease independently from its role in obesity, according to UC San Francisco researchers who found in a new study that drinking sugary drinks was associated with cell...
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Plastic Nanoparticles Harm Also Freshwater Organisms

A new research reveals that organisms can be negatively affected by plastic nanoparticles, not just in the seas and oceans but in freshwater bodies too.


Organisms can be negatively affected by plastic nanoparticles, not just in the seas and oceans but in freshwater bodies too. These particles...
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Rice-Based Foods Can Contain High Concentrations Of Arsenic

A new study reveals that rice can have high concentrations of a toxic substance – arsenic.


Rice is one of the few cereal grains consumed by people with celiac disease, as it does not contain gluten. However, it can have high concentrations of a toxic substance – arsenic – as r...
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New Precautionary Measures For Citrus Producers

The Center for Research and Assistance in Technology and Design of Jalisco (CIATEJ) performs a risk analysis study of pesticides in citrus destined for exportation, as a precautionary measure and the basis complying with international standards.


Exporting of agricultural products still...
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Un Estudio Señala Que Los Alimentos De Arroz Para Celíacos Pueden Contener Arsénico Inorgánico

El grupo de Calidad y Seguridad Alimentaria de la Universidad Miguel Hernández (UMH) de Elche ha elaborado un estudio que señala que los alimentos de arroz para celíacos pueden contener arsénico inorgánico.


El grupo de Calidad y Seguridad Alimentaria de la Universidad Miguel Hernández (UMH) de ...
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Forced to Be Bad: When Eating That Chocolate Cake is “Not Our Fault”?

A new study shows that consumers are happier when someone else decides they can indulge in dessert or other guilty pleasures.


Imagine you’re dining out with a friend who insists on sharing some chocolate cake for dessert. Since the decision has already been made for you, you gladly join in w...
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Drinking Decaf Coffee May Benefit Liver Health

A new study shows that higher coffee consumption, regardless of caffeine content, was linked to lower levels of abnormal liver enzymes.


Researchers from the National Cancer Institute report that decaffeinated coffee drinking may benefit liver health. Results of the study published in...
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Desarrollan Método Que Rastrea Residuos De Plaguicidas En Cítricos Y Posibilita Exportarlos

La exportación de productos agrícolas aún representa una derrama económica importante para diversas entidades del país, pero ésta puede verse afectada si algún producto es rechazado la presencia de plagas o sustancias nocivas para el consumidor.


La exportación de productos agrícolas aún represe...
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Girolomoni Recalls Organic Penne Rigate Pasta

IRELAND – An elevated level of the mycotoxin, ochratoxin A, was detected in one batch of Girolomoni pasta. The batch is being recalled and point of sale notices are being displayed in the shops supplied.  Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated pasta.
The recalled product is ...
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Did Fruit Contribute To Apple's Success?

Steve Jobs swore by a fruit diet, as he believed it improved his ideas. And he wasn’t wrong: food with high levels of tyrosine, like bananas, peaches and almonds, allow us to think harder and more creatively.


Steve Jobs swore by a fruit diet, as he believed it improved his ideas. And he...
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Novel Biosensor To Help Fish Farmers In Detecting Environmental Hazards

A novel autonomous biosensor may help scientists to detect environmental hazards in the sea at an early stage. But applying such approach to the marine environment is a huge challenge.


The marine aquaculture sector has grown continuously over the past years, according to the FAO’s w...
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Descubren Expertos Del Cinvestav Relación Entre Consumo De Arsénico, Males Cardiacos Y Diabetes

Relacionado con diversos tipos de cáncer, como de piel e hígado, a la ingesta de arsénico también se le vincula con enfermedades cardiovasculares y diabetes.


Relacionado con diversos tipos de cáncer, como de piel e hígado, a la ingesta de arsénico también se le vincula con enfermedades cardiov...
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Future Food From Sea Farms?

Meet the farm of the future, where common seaweed is being upgraded from an environmental problem to a valuable natural resource and raw material.


Meet the farm of the future, where common seaweed is being upgraded from an environmental problem to a valuable natural resource and raw...
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20% Of Total Sodium Intake Comes From Sandwiches

Sandwiches account for one-fifth of total sodium intake, with nearly half of American Adults consuming them on any given day, according to new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.


Sandwiches make up a substantial part of the American diet and are a...
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New Genetic Variants Associated With Coffee Drinking

A new, large-scale study has identified six new genetic variants associated with habitual coffee drinking.


A new, large-scale study has identified six new genetic variants associated with habitual coffee drinking. The genome-wide meta-analysis, led by Harvard School of Public Health and...
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FSA To Test For Presence Of Soya In Wheat Flour

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has started a sampling and testing programme at milling plants in the UK to test for the presence of soya in wheat flour.


The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has started a sampling and testing programme at milling plants in the UK to test for the presence of soya in...
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Warning From FSAI On Consuming Wild Mushrooms

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) strongly advises people not to eat any part of a mushroom found in the wild without first seeking the advice of an expert mushroom forager.


The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) strongly advises people not to eat any part of a mushroom found in...
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Una Nueva Forma De Incrementar La Producción De Flores, Semillas Y Frutos

Una investigadora de la UPM desarrolla un método que consigue mejorar el rendimiento de los cultivos poniendo en contacto las raíces, las partes aéreas o incluso el sustrato en el que crece la planta con un hongo, ‘Colletotrichum tofieldiae’.


Un nuevo método, desarrollado en el Cen...
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An Innovative Way To Increase The Flowers, Seed And Fruits Production

Scientists have developed a method to enhance crop yield of flowers, seed and fruits by the contact of roots, aerial parts or even the substratum of the plant fungus, ‘Colletotrichum tofieldiae’.


A new method developed at the Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics (CBGP...
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A Family Meal Can Help You Combating Obesity

A family meal, which tends to include fruits, vegetables, calcium, and whole grains, could be protective against obesity.


Increasing rates of adolescent obesity and the likelihood that obesity will carry forward into adulthood, have led to various preventive initiatives.  It has been suggested ...
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Have You Ever Ordered More Food At A Restaurant Than You Intended?

There are elements of dining rooms that actually prime you to eat more food.


There are elements of dining rooms that actually prime you to eat more food.  One such element is the weight of those dining with or near you. This new Cornell University study found that the body type of your dining ...
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EFSA Assesses A Risk Posed By Salmonella And Norovirus In Tomatoes

Tomatoes may be minimally processed to obtain ready-to-eat products, and these steps include selection, washing, cleaning, stem removal, cutting, packaging and storage.


The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) prepared a scientific Opinion on the public health risk posed by pathogens that may...
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EFSA Assesses A Risk Posed By Salmonella In Melons

Risk factors for melon and watermelon contamination by Salmonella were considered in the context of the whole food chain.


The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) prepared a scientific Opinion on the public health risk posed by pathogens that may contaminate food of non-animal origin (FoNAO)....
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Researchers Pinpoint Mechanism For Aroma Formation In Wine

Scientists have now identified two enzymes that determine the terpene content of grapes which could play an important role in the future development of grape varieties.


The majority of wines are produced from around 20 different types of grape, all of which have their own typical aroma. This...
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New Possibilities Of Possible Health Benefits Of Barley And Beer

Novel forms of phenolic compounds have been discovered from barley and beer.


Novel forms of phenolic compounds have been discovered from barley and beer. The results will open new interesting possibilities for evaluation of possible health benefits of barley and beer.
The study published in...
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Energy Drinks Cause Insomnia And Nervousness In Athletes

A new study finds an increase in the frequency of insomnia, nervousness and the level of stimulation in athletes in the hours following competition.


A study analysing the positive and negative effects of energy drinks on athletes has seen that, although in principle their sports performance...
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Researchers To Develop New Taste Sensations For Beer Lovers

New beer flavours can be created by developing new yeast cultures and by making use of naturally occurring yeast and bacteria.


VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland was commissioned to analyse the bottles of beer salvaged from the 1840s shipwreck found near the Åland Islands in 2010. Living ...
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Grapes Antioxidant Can Help Combating Acne Bacteria

Researchers have demonstrated how resveratrol, an antioxidant derived from grapes and found in wine, works to inhibit growth of the bacteria that causes acne.


UCLA researchers have demonstrated how resveratrol, an antioxidant derived from grapes and found in wine, works to inhibit growth of...
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Peanut That Won’t Cause Allergic Reaction?

A University of Florida scientist has moved one step closer to his goal of eliminating 99.9 percent of peanut allergens by removing 80 percent of them in whole peanuts.


A University of Florida scientist has moved one step closer to his goal of eliminating 99.9 percent of peanut allergens by...
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Researchers Investigate Habitat Of Listeria Bacteria

Scientists analysed soil and water samples throughout Austria in order to better understand how Listeria spread.


Listeria are extremely undemanding bacteria. In low amounts they are present almost everywhere, including soil and water. In order to better understand how Listeria spread, a group...
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DANMAP Reports Fewer Resistant Bacteria In Broiler Meat

DANMAP is reporting that fewer resistant ESBL bacteria were found in Danish broiler meat in 2013 compared with the year before.


Significantly fewer resistant ESBL bacteria were found in Danish broiler meat in 2013 compared with the year before. However, the occurrence of ESBL bacteria in...
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An Apple A Day Could Help Combating Obesity

Scientists have concluded that nondigestible compounds in apples – specifically, Granny Smith apples – may help prevent disorders associated with obesity.


Scientists at Washington State University have concluded that nondigestible compounds in apples – specifically, Granny Smith apples – may he...
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Gourmet Pizza In School?

According to a new study chef-made meals can increase participation in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) by 9% and overall selection and consumption of vegetables by 16%!


According to a new Food and Brand Lab pilot study, published in Appetite, chef-made meals can increase participation...
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Premian En CyT A Empresa Por Crear Alimento De Chícharo Y Amaranto Que Sabe A Pollo

La firma de SLP obtiene el Premio Nacional de Tecnología e Innovación por brindar a la población una alternativa alimenticia para quien padece problemas de colesterol.


La firma de SLP obtiene el Premio Nacional de Tecnología e Innovación por brindar a la población una alternativa alimenticia pa...
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Chicken At Food Safety Summit Sickened 216 Attendees

Experts who attended a Food Safety Summit in Baltimore in April should have skipped lunch.
The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene released a report Thursday that says the chicken Marsala served at a buffet lunch on April 9 during the 2014 Food Safety Summit at the Baltimore...
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Leader Price Steaks Hachés Surgelés Recalled

FRANCE – Le Prix Gagnant chez Leader Price Steaks Hachés Surgelés x10 (Leader Price Steaks Chopped Frozen X10) have been recalled because the product contains soy. The allergen has not been declared on list of ingredients and therefore may pose a risk to people who allergic or intolerant t...
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Auchan Plateau Raclette Fromage Charcuterie Recalled

FRANCE – Gourmets De L’artois is recalling Plateau Raclette Fromage Charcuterie because some of the batches may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recalled product is Plateau Raclette Fromage Charcuterie branded Auchan, packaged in 800g units with EAN barcode: 3596710022465, veterinary i...
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Rohmilchkäse "Kuhweiß" Recalled

GERMANY – Basitenberghof – Direktvermarkter is recalling Rohmilchkäse “Kuhweiß” (Raw milk cheese “Kuhweiß”) because some of the batches may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recalled product is Rohmilchkäse “Kuhweiß” (Raw milk cheese “...
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What Food Will Be Like In 2050?

FutureFood 2050 forecasts what consumers will be eating in 2050 and shares predictions for advances in biotech acceptance, more sustainable food production.


When consumers sit down to dine in the year 2050, the food on their plate is likely to be more nutritious, tailored to meet their...
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Kitchen Cutting Boards - Food Safety Facts

Kitchen cutting boards and actually anything that touches food can be a source of contamination and foodborne illness.


If you cut up a raw chicken, and then use the same cutting board to slice a tomato for your salad, you run the risk of cross-contamination – with bacteria from the chicken b...
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Engineerers To Make Powdered Milk Taste Like Real

A Loughborough University chemical engineer aims to create powdered milk that taste more like the real thing in the near future.


Powdered milk could taste more like the real thing in the near future thanks to a project involving a Loughborough University chemical engineer.
Dr Andy Stapley has...
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Es Ayuno Mal Consejero Si Se Busca Evitar Diabetes

Por su actividad diaria como taxista, Memo tiene que salir muy temprano de su casa sin ingerir algún alimento, y así pasa buena parte de la mañana hasta que puede darse un momento para tomar un licuado con leche y fruta.


Por su actividad diaria como taxista, Memo tiene que salir muy temprano de...
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Advierte Investigador Sobre Riesgos De Desnutrición Y Obesidad En Infantes

Aumentar la cantidad de ácidos grasos poliinsaturados Omega 3 y Omega 6 en la dieta de niños de entre 9 y 24 meses beneficia su salud debido a que ese tipo de grasas aumenta la sensibilidad a la insulina.


Aumentar la cantidad de ácidos grasos poliinsaturados Omega 3 y Omega 6 en la dieta de ni...
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Eating Five A Day Could Be Good For Your Mental Health

A new research suggests that fruit and vegetable consumption could be as good for your mental as your physical health.


Fruit and vegetable consumption could be as good for your mental as your physical health, new research suggests.
The research, conducted by the University of Warwick’s Medical ...
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Cheap Nanocomposites For Food Industry

Researchers have developed nanocomposites for the economical production of instruments directed to the metalworking industry.


At the Center for Innovation, Research and Development in Engineering and Technology (CIIDIT), from the Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at the...
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Paraffins To Cut Energy Consumption In Homes

Researchers have developed a modular device based on paraffins that allows thermal energy to be stored, thus reducing the total volume of the system by 50%.
 
View of the thermal energy storage prototype developed by members of the UPV/EHU’s consolidated research group ENEDI(Energy in B...
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Don’t Drink Water If Left Somewhere Warm

A new study warns of bottled water in China ─ don’t drink the liquid if you’ve left it somewhere warm for a long time.


Americans can take a warning from a University of Florida study of bottled water in China ─ don’t drink the liquid if you’ve left it somewhere warm for a long time.
Plastic wat...
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Environment Plays Big Role In Food Allergic Disease Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Researchers have found that environment has a much stronger role than genetics in food allergy eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE).


Researchers have found that environment has a much stronger role than genetics in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a severe, often painful food allergy that renders...
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EFSA Assesses Salmonella Outbreak

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reported that the 38 human cases of monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium detected recently in six Member States are likely to be part of the same cluster.


The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reported that the 38 human cases of m...
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Mycotoxins Present Food Deteriorates Neuroregeneration

Researchers showed the potential negative effect on neuroregeneration caused by Ochratoxine A, a mycotoxin found in many types of food.


The research, carried out in the Faculty of Health Sciences of CEU Cardenal Herrera University, in cooperation with the University of Valencia, was published ...
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Changing Landscape Of Today’s Supermarket

With convenience and value being key drivers when it comes to grocery shopping, successful retailers will be those who adapt to changes in consumer product preferences, technology and lifestyle needs.


With convenience and value being key drivers when it comes to grocery shopping, successful...
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Which Fats To Be Included In A Healthy Diet?

Food scientists advise how fatty acids and nutritional oils may benefit cognition, weight management, heart health, eye and brain development, and even mood.


Fats are often considered the enemy of good nutrition, but when included in a healthy diet they can boast several potential health...
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Consumers Will Pay More For Eco-Friendly Plants

A new study shows that people concerned with future consequences of their decisions will pay up to 16 cents more for eco-friendly plants.


People concerned with future consequences of their decisions will pay up to 16 cents more for eco-friendly plants, a new University of Florida study...
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Artificial Sweeteners Linked To Glucose Intolerance And Metabolic Disease

A new study reveals that certain gut bacteria may induce metabolic changes following exposure to artificial sweeteners.


Artificial sweeteners, promoted as aids to weight loss and diabetes prevention, could actually hasten the development of glucose intolerance and metabolic disease; and they...
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Scientists Root Out Horsemeat Fraud

Food scientists have built on the recent introduction of mass spectrometry for meat authentication to help root out food fraudulent practices.


As the United Kingdom forms a new crime unit designed to fight food fraud — in response to an uproar last year over horse meat being passed off as beef ...
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Microbes To Help Cleaning Waste For Rural Areas

Researchers have developed a unique method to use microbes buried in pond sediment to power waste cleanup in rural areas.


Washington State University researchers have developed a unique method to use microbes buried in pond sediment to power waste cleanup in rural areas.
The first...
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Go To College And Expect Your Kids Eating Better

A new study suggests that children of college-educated parents eat more vegetables and drink less sugar.


Children of college-educated parents eat more vegetables and drink less sugar, according to a new study from the University of British Columbia. But it’s still not enough, the study...
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Global Agriculture: More Land, Fewer Harvests

According to a new study some two-thirds of all land potentially suitable for agricultural use is already under cultivation.


Most of the Earth’s agricultural land resources are already under cultivation. Climate change poses a huge challenge to global agriculture, but a new study by g...
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Pros And Cons Of Supplements

In general there is no benefit from taking a supplement just for the sake of supplementing. So, talk to your doctor about what would be beneficial for you.


From multivitamins to supplements that pledge to help with everything from depression to treating athlete’s foot, whole stores are filled w...
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Eggs From Backyard Chickens Could Hurt You Or Others

Pharmacologists say that owners of backyard chickens need to be aware of potential drug residues in eggs that might be or have been on medication.
 
Cleaning water dishes is important after chickens being raised in the backyard complete any course of medication. That’s because...
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Sound Vibrations To Help Reducing Pesticides And Boosting Harvests

Scientists have been experimenting with unusual and totally eco-friendly sound and odor devices to fight off insects, to boost harvests and open up a new chapter in sustainable farming.


Scientists in Italy are experimenting with sound vibrations to replace pesticides. Adapting different ...
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Free Ecosystem Services To Help Farmers Managing Crops

European scientists have been developing a web-based tool for farmers so they can see what is available in terms of ecosystem services.


Ecosystem services are free, but often hidden. They include pollination and killing of crop pests by beneficial insects. Now, QuESSA, an EU-funded research ...
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Brain Stimulation Plays Role in Cravings for High-Calorie Foods

A new study reports that magnetic stimulation of a brain area involved in “executive function” affects cravings for and consumption of calorie-dense snack foods.


Magnetic stimulation of a brain area involved in “executive function” affects cravings for and consumption...
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Dairy Is Good For Metabolic Health

A new research shows that dairy consumption may also have beneficial effects on metabolic health and can reduce risk of metabolic diseases such as obesity.


Dairy is considered part of a healthy diet and dietary guidelines recommend the daily consumption of 2-4 portions of milk-based products...
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How Well Do We Really Know The Mushrooms?

For lovers of wild foods, autumn harks a season of bounty. Fungi of dizzying variety erupt from wood and soil, luring intrepid collectors to woodlands in search of elusive but delectable wild mushrooms.


For lovers of wild foods, autumn harks a season of bounty. Fungi of dizzying variety erupt...
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Vitamin E Intake Critical During 'The First 1,000 Days'

A new analysis suggests that adequate levels of vitamin E are especially critical for the very young, the elderly, and women who are or may become pregnant.


Amid conflicting reports about the need for vitamin E and how much is enough, a new analysis suggests that adequate levels of this...
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Milk Consumption May Lower Blood Pressure

A new research suggests that milk consumption and dairy may play a beneficial role and describes the relationship between milk and dairy consumption and disease risk.


Globally, cardiovascular disease (CVD) claims 17 million lives each year, while complications from high blood pressure take an...
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Do Consumers Know Their Daily Calorie ‘Budget’?

A new study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health finds that awareness of 2,000-calorie context could encourage healthier food choices.


Many people are unaware that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s mandated nutrition labels are based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet, but ...
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Deficiency Of Vitamin B1 Can Cause Fatal Brain Damage

According to neurologists at Loyola University Medical Center a deficiency of a single vitamin, B1 (thiamine), can cause a potentially fatal brain disorder called Wernicke encephalopathy.


A deficiency of a single vitamin, B1 (thiamine), can cause a potentially fatal brain disorder called...
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Smartphones Could Help In Tracking Diet Data

A new study in from Arizona State University finds that smartphones apps could help users reliably track dietary data.


Smartphones have seen wide adoption among Americans in recent years because of their ease of use and adaptability. With that in mind, researchers from Arizona State University...
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EFSA Coordinates Trace-Back Food Connected With Hepatitis A Outbreak

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has coordinated an investigation to trace food items connected with a multinational outbreak of hepatitis A.


The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has coordinated an investigation to trace food items connected with a multinational outbreak of...
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Why Do Mushrooms Turn Brown?

Researchers explore the mechanisms behind the “browning reaction” during the spoilage of mushrooms.


The research team of Annette Rompel from the Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, University of Vienna explore the mechanisms behind the “browning reaction” during the...
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New Superfoods Could Be Developed Into A Protein And Keep Bodies Healthy

New superfoods that tackle heart disease and diabetes could be developed following research into a protein that helps keep cells in our bodies healthy.


A new generation of new superfoods that tackle heart disease and diabetes could be developed following research into a protein that helps keep...
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Researchers Find Biological Pest Control For Potato Crops

Researchers effectively located and tested a fungus capable of feeding from the nematode, therefore a biological pest control was achieved, the use of chemicals ceased and agriculture on the region improved.


Approximately six thousand hectares of Veracruz, in the west coast of Mexico, are...
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Con Singular Desarrollo Potencian En Ipn Propiedades Nutricionales De Alimentos

Especialista del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) trabajan en procesos de conservación de alimentos para retener los compuestos nutraceuticos y nutricionales de frutos y semillas.


Especialista del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) trabajan en procesos de conservación de alimentos para re...
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UAE Food Safety System Ranked Moderately High In Global Ranking

UAE Food Safety System has been placed 32nd globally and third regionally in food safety and protein quality according to a new report.


UAE Food Safety System has been placed 32nd globally and third regionally in food safety and protein quality according to a new report.
“A moderate p...
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Chiquo Limited Recalls Dried Apricots

UNITED KINGDOM – Chiquo Limited is recalling a batch of its dried apricots because it contains sulphites which are not declared on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for those with a sensitivity to sulphites.
The recalled product is Chiquo Dried Apricots Whole in...
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Irish Food Safety Authority Advises To Boil Frozen Berries

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) advised consumers to boil all imported frozen berries for at least one minute prior to consumption.


The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) advised consumers to boil all imported frozen berries for at least one minute prior to consumption. The...
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Fish Oil May Help Curb Seizure Frequency In Epilepsy

A new study finds that the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil are able to cross over from the bloodstream into heart cells where they work to stabilise heart rhythm and protect against heart attacks which is particularly important for people with epilepsy.


The omega-3 fatty acids found in...
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How You Bite Off The Chocolate From Nuts, A New Research Explains

Simply biting off the chocolate from a nut dipped in chocolate, instead of biting through both the chocolate and nut requires sophisticated control of the biting power.


Simply biting off the chocolate from a nut dipped in chocolate, instead of biting through both the chocolate and nut requires...
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Global Food Trade May Not Meet All Future Demand

A new study indicates that global food trade may not meet all future demand.


As the world population continues to grow, by about 1 billion people every 12 to 14 years since the 1960s, the global food supply may not meet escalating demand – particularly for agriculturally poor countries in arid ...
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Tracking System Could Improve How Companies Ship Fresh Produce

A University of Florida-led research team’s development of a tracking system could change the way companies ship fresh fruits and vegetables, letting them know which produce is closest to expiration and providing consumers the freshest products available.


Jeffrey Brecht, director of the UF I...
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Coffee Genome Sheds Light On The Evolution Of Caffeine

Enzymes that help produce caffeine evolved independently in coffee, tea and chocolate, say scientists who have newly sequenced the coffee plant genome


The newly sequenced genome of the coffee plant reveals secrets about the evolution of man’s best chemical friend: caffeine.
The...
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Researchers Develop Advanced Membranes For Catching Greenhouse Gases

Researchers have engineered a membrane with advanced features capable of removing harmful greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.


Researchers in Japan have engineered a membrane with advanced features capable of removing harmful greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. Their findings, published in...
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Herbals, Dietary Supplements Linked To Liver Injury

A new research shows that herbals and dietary supplements are more likely than medications to lead to death or liver transplantation.


New research shows that liver injury caused by herbals and dietary supplements increased from 7% to 20% in a U.S. study group over a ten-year period. According...
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Empleando Hongos Logra Investigador Controlar Plaga Que Devasta Cultivo De Papa

Aproximadamente seis mil hectáreas del estado de Veracruz son dedicadas a la producción de papa (Solanum tuberosum), en la que participan unos tres mil agricultores.


Aproximadamente seis mil hectáreas del estado de Veracruz son dedicadas a la producción de papa (Solanum tuberosum), en la que pa...
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Baidu's 'Smart' Chopsticks To Tackle China Food Safety Issues?

Tech giant has developed a thin, smart and possibly weapon in the war for food quality control. The prototype can warn diners if food made with ‘gutter oil’.


Search engine Baidu yesterday unveiled a prototype of a pair of smart chopsticks that the company said could detect...
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Do You Know What Is In Your Water?

There are more than 2 dozen flavors to water, not all of which are as yummy as say, rocky road ice cream.
 
Amanda Sain, right, works with Andrea Dietrich, left, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Virginia Tech. Dietrich’s research includes aspects of cancer...
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People With Food Allergies May Have To Watch What Their Fruits And Vegetables Eat

People with food allergies may have to watch what their fruits and vegetables eat, as it seems it’s possible to have an allergic reaction to antibiotic residues in food.


People with food allergies always have to watch what they eat. Now, they may have to watch what their fruits and...
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Pesticide Risk Assessment Practices May Invite Bias And Underestimate Potential Harm

The Environmental Protection Agency’s pesticide risk assessment practices may invite bias and underestimate potential harm.


In the October issue of BioScience, a group of ecotoxicologists argue that the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) current practices for evaluating...
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Lead And Cadmium Found In Brazilian Chocolate

Scientists have found that commercial samples of chocolate purchased in Brazil contain varying levels of lead and cadmium, which can cause health problems.


Scientists have found that commercial samples of chocolate purchased in Brazil contain varying levels of lead and cadmium, which can cause...
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Healthy Diet and Lower Healthcare Costs Encouraged By Taxes?

A team of Boston researchers call for the implementation of taxes and subsidies to improve dietary quality in the United States.


The researchers from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, Harvard University and Boston Children’s Hospital write that policies t...
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Is a Gluten-Free Diet Enough to Control the Complications of Celiac Disease?

Recent evidence shows that a gluten-free diet may not be sufficient to prevent serious complications related to celiac disease.


A lifelong gluten-free diet (GFD) is the conventional approach to managing celiac disease, a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the small intestine that can...
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Future Solar Panels

The IK4-Ikerlan research centre is working with the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country on new materials to produce solar panels in order to come up with alternatives to the current panels.


Conventional photovoltaic technology uses large, heavy, opaque, dark silicon panels, but this could...
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The Science Behind Beer and Coffee

University of Alabama at Birmingham professor Tracy Hamilton, Ph.D., is applying his chemistry expertise to two popular beverages: beer and coffee.


An associate professor in the UAB Department of Chemistry, Hamilton lectures for the American Chemical Society around the country about how the...
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South Africa And New Zealand Join Forces To Share Food Safety Systems

South Africa and New Zealand governments will join forces, this week, to share their expertise on food safety systems for export with the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) counterparts.
The two-day workshop, which starts on Tuesday in Pretoria, will be co-chaired by Minister of...
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Changing Global Diets Is Vital To Reducing Climate Change

A new study suggests that food production alone will reach, if not exceed, the global targets for total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2050.


A new study, published in Nature Climate Change, suggests that – if current trends continue – food production alone will reach, if not exceed, the glo...
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Training Your Brain To Prefer Healthy Foods

Boston researchers see benefit from behavioral weight loss program designed to curb food addiction.


It may be possible to train the brain to prefer healthy low-calorie foods over unhealthy higher-calorie foods, according to new research by scientists at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition...
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Snacking While Watching Action Movies Leads To Overeating

An increasing amount of research shows an association between TV viewing and higher food consumption and a more sedentary lifestyle.


Is television making us fat? An increasing amount of research shows an association between TV viewing and higher food consumption and a more sedentary lifestyle....
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Care Home Menus Improved By Nutritional Research

Nutritional experts from the Northumbria University have helped enhance the menus of a prestigious care provider.
 
Research on the menu – Simon Lawrence and Carole Marshall

H]adrian Healthcare Group commissioned research by Carole Marshall, a registered nutritionist at...
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‘Good’ Cholesterol Is Turned ‘Bad’ By A Sugar Substance

A new study from scientists at the University of Warwick shows that ‘good’ cholesterol is turned ‘bad’ by a sugar-derived substance.


The substance, methylglyoxal – MG, was found to damage ‘good’ HDL cholesterol, which removes excess levels of bad cholesterol from the body.
Low levels of H...
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Dessaint Recalls Pates Salade and Salade

BELGIUM – Various Pates Salade and Salade products have been recalled because some of the batches may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The recalled products are:



Product description
Barcode
Use by Date


123 SALADE POULET BACON 280G
3505700002004
All dates until 03/09/2014


123 S...
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Auchan Pause Snack Pâtes et Salade Recalled

FRANCE – Auchan Pause Snack Pâtes et Salade various products have been recalled because some of the batches may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The recalled products are:
Pasta and salad TUNA 240G (Pâtes et salade THON 240G) with barcode: 3596710398416 and Use by Date: All d...
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Triano Brands Withdraws Tofutti Original Minis

UNITED KINGDOM – Triano Brands has withdrawn a batch of Tofutti Original Minis with a ‘best before’ date of 15 May 2015 because the product contains soya and this is not mentioned on the front of the packet. This makes the product a possible health risk for those with an...
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No-Calorie Sweeteners May Lead To Diet-Sabotaging Choices

A new research suggests that no-calorie sweeteners may lead to diet-sabotaging choices.


Do diet drinks help or hinder those trying to lose weight? New research from Texas Christian University (TCU) suggests that no-calorie sweeteners may lead to diet-sabotaging choices.
For the study,...
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EFSA Assesses Salmonella Outbreak

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has carried out an assessment due to increased outbreaks of Salmonella Enteritidis in Europe.


The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has carried out an assessment due to increased outbreaks of Salmonella Enteritidis in Europe. The outbreaks and...
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Cultivan Setas En Pañales Desechables Y Resuelven Problema De Basura

La tecnología de la UAM-A degrada los residuos de la prenda, reduce su volumen en 80 por ciento y permite el desarrollo de hongos comestibles.


La tecnología de la UAM-A degrada los residuos de la prenda, reduce su volumen en 80 por ciento y permite el desarrollo de hongos comestibles.
México es...
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Western Consumers Are Most Likely Early Adopters Of Insects As A Meat Substitute

A new study finds that the most likely early adopters of insects as a meat substitute in Western societies are young men with weak attitudes toward meat, who are open to trying novel foods.
 
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The most likely early adopters of insects as a meat substitute in Western...
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Why Listeria Is So Hard To Combat

Researchers uncover how cunning Listeria is and why it is so hard to fight. The discovery can help develop more efficient ways to combat the bacteria.


The harmful and potentially deadly bacterium Listeria is extremely good at adapting to changes. Now research from University of Southern...
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Water 'Thermostat' Could Help Engineer Drought-Resistant Crops

Researchers have identified a gene that could help scientists engineer drought-resistant crops.


Duke University researchers have identified a gene that could help scientists engineer drought-resistant crops. The gene, called OSCA1, encodes a protein in the cell membrane of plants that senses...
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Scientists Find Bronze Age Wine Cellar

Scientists found wine residue, herbal additives found in palace cellar jars.


A Bronze Age palace excavation reveals an ancient wine cellar, according to a study published August 27, 2014 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Andrew Koh from Brandeis University and colleagues.
Wine production,...
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How To Prevent Organic Food Fraud

Scientists studying conventional and organic tomatoes are devising a new way to make sure farms are labelling their produce appropriately, which could help prevent organic food fraud.


A growing number of consumers are willing to pay a premium for fruits, vegetables and other foods labelled...
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Does Food Advertising Make Us Eat More?

On a daily basis we are surrounded with images of appetizing and often unhealthy food on TV adverts, billboards, in magazines and everywhere we go.


On a daily basis we are surrounded with images of appetizing and often unhealthy food on TV adverts, billboards, in magazines and everywhere we...
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Eating Your Five-A-Day Is The Key To A Sexy Sun-Kissed Glow

A new and innovative study sheds new light on the importance of skin colour as a determiner of facial attractiveness.


Forget sun beds, sunbathing and fake tanning lotions. The secret to a sexy, healthy glow lies in eating your five-a-day, reveals new breakthrough research from Taylor &...
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Estudiantes De La Universidad Autónoma De Yucatán Obtienen Harina De Nopal Y La Comercializan

Diversos estudios han comprobado que algunas variedades del nopal resultan benéficas para la salud.


Diversos estudios han comprobado que algunas variedades del nopal resultan benéficas para la salud, al tener propiedades que ayudan a combatir enfermedades cardiovasculares, obesidad y la r...
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Producing Plastic From Seaweed

SEABIOPLAS is an FP7-funded project which aims to introduce sustainably cultivated seaweeds as feedstock for biodegradable bioplastics.


SEABIOPLAS is an FP7-funded project which aims to introduce sustainably cultivated seaweeds as feedstock for biodegradable bioplastics. Europe produced 57...
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The Food Science Behind Barbecue

Scientists provide insight into the food science behind barbecue and address how a marinade works to keep your meat tender, how smoking can infuses new flavors into meat, searing and more.


It’s that time of the year again when people are starting to fire up the grill for tailgating...
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Scientists Identify Gut Bacteria That Protect Against Food Allergies

A new study finds that the presence of Clostridia, a common class of gut bacteria, protects against food allergies.


The presence of Clostridia, a common class of gut bacteria, protects against food allergies, a new study in mice finds. By inducing immune responses that prevent food allergens...
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Black Carbon Linked To Cardiovascular Health

A new study suggests that black carbon may also increase women’s risk of cardiovascular disease.
 


Black carbon pollutants from wood smoke are known to trap heat near the earth’s surface and warm the climate. A new study led by McGill Professor Jill Baumgartner suggests that black carbon m...
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People From Low Socio-Economic Positions Still Eat More Salt

A new study shows that people from low socio-economic positions in Britain still eat more salt than those from higher socio-economic positions, irrespective of where they live.


A paper published in the BMJ Open journal and led by Warwick Medical School suggests social inequalities in salt...
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FSA Publishes Advice On The Safe Handling Of Eggs

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has advised caterers on the safe handling of eggs, because a strong circumstantial evidence suggests that eggs used in catering establishments may be linked to the recent outbreak of salmonella in England.
There is also evidence to indicate that cases in Europe...
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Facts and Myths About Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements

Calcium and vitamin D are essential to keeping bones strong, dense and healthy as we age, as well as preventing bone loss, osteporosis, and skeletal fractures.


Calcium and vitamin D are essential to keeping bones strong, dense and healthy as we age, as well as preventing bone loss,...
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New Gluten-Free Ingredient May Cause Allergic Reaction

Food safety specialists say that a popular new ingredient in gluten-free products could be causing an allergic reaction.


Lupin, a legume belonging to the same plant family as peanuts, is showing up as a wheat replacement in an increasing number of gluten-free products. The U.S. Food and Drug...
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EcoVerde Removes Odor And Contaminants From Wastewater

EcoVerde removes odor and other contaminants through a biological process based on bacteria that feed on hydrogen sulphide.


The company EcoVerde, by Mexican Humberto Uribe Luis Lobo, designed a new filtration system that removes odor and other pollutants from wastewater through a biological...
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New Feeding System Increases The Survival Rate In Poultry Farms

A new developed feeding system in poultry farms will lower over 86 million dollars a year in costs, increasing the survival rate in birds and avoids wastage of inputs.


With a new feeding system, the Mexican company Sephnos has reduced by 50 percent of the mortality rate in poultry farms. The...
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New Feeding System Increases The Survival Rate In Poultry Farms

A new developed feeding system in poultry farms will lower over 86 million dollars a year in costs, increasing the survival rate in birds and avoids wastage of inputs.


With a new feeding system, the Mexican company Sephnos has reduced by 50 percent of the mortality rate in poultry farms. The...
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China Retailer Offers Baby Milk Insurance After Food Safety Scandals

Redbaby, a Chinese retailer, is offering insurance to customers who buy infant milk powder, highlighting the lengths to which companies are going to address concerns about food safety in China.
Suning Commerce Group, which owns the Redbaby chain of stores, said it had launched the policy this...
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Antimicrobial Peptides For Healthy Pig Breeding

Scientists found a way to reduce the application of antibiotics in pig breeding by using antimicrobial peptides.


Scientists found a way to reduce the application of antibiotics in pig breeding by using antimicrobial peptides. The results of the study have just been published in the scientific...
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Ahorran Alimento, Incrementan Productividad En Granjas Y Ganan Premio De Tecnología

Con un nuevo sistema de alimentación, la empresa mexicana Sephnos logró reducir en 50 por ciento la tasa de mortalidad en granjas avícolas. El desarrollo orientado a aves también evita el desperdicio y la contaminación de la comida, situación que se tradujo en amplios márgenes de ganancia para ...
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Auchan Sauce Burger Recalled

FRANCE – Auchan Sauce Burger has been recalled because the product contains eggs and mustard. The allergens have not been mentioned on the list of ingredients and therefore may pose a risk to people who are allergic or intolerant to eggs or mustard.
The recalled product is Auchan Sauce...
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Why Cow Milk Allergen Is Actually Allergenic?

Researchers show in their new study that a specific protein in milk known as beta-lactoglobulin is able to initiate an allergy only when being devoid of iron.


Cow milk allergy occurs in children and in adults. Scientists at Messerli Research Institute at the Vetmeduni Vienna, the Medical...
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Bottled Mineral Water Quality Confirmed In Spain

A new study revealed that bottled water sold in Spain is practically free of constituents given off by plastic packaging or glass bottle lids. Researchers analysed more than 130 types of mineral water.
 
The study indicate that the packaging, whether it be plastic or glass, and the...
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Novel Plastics Recycling Methods

Researchers have developed a new process which will greatly simplify the process of sorting plastics in recycling plants.


Researchers at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich have developed a new process which will greatly simplify the process of sorting plastics in recycling plants....
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Okra Extracts May Increase Ice Cream Shelf-Life

A new study shows how okra extracts can be used as a stabilizer in ice cream.
 


While okra has been widely used as a vegetable for soups and stews, a new study in the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), shows how okra extracts can be used as a...
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Students Reveals Science Behind Ice Cream

A student explains how food science plays an important role in the creation of ice cream.


Maya Warren, PhD student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and member of the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA) explains how food science plays an important role in the...
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Cheese Matters When It Comes To Pizza

A new study found that the elasticity, free oil, moisture, water activity and transition temperature all influence the color uniformity of cheeses.


Most consumers have an idea what they want their pizza slice to look like. Golden cheese with that dark toasted-cheese color scattered in distinct...
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Barbecue Food Safety Tips From FSA

With approaching summer bank holiday weekend Food Standards Agency (FSA) has guided on food safety standards for all barbecue enthusiasts. The FSA is encouraging to ensure food safety standards don’t slip when cooking outside.


With approaching summer bank holiday weekend Food Standards Agency (...
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Sainsbury's Recalls Freefrom Oaty Muesli

UNITED KINGDOM – Sainsbury’s has recalled its Freefrom Oaty Muesli because a limited number of packets may contain almonds and hazelnuts, which are not declared on the label. This poses a public health risk to those who are allergic to almonds and/or hazelnuts.
The recalled product...
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Waitrose Recalls Brazilian Chardonnay

UNITED KINGDOM – Waitrose has recalled its Waitrose Brazilian Chardonnay as the product contains sulphites, which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for those with a sensitivity to sulphites.
The recalled product is Waitrose Brazilian...
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Biodegradable Plastic Made Out Of Waste From Rice, Parsley And Other Foods

Researchers developed a novel process which could help the world deal with its agricultural and plastic waste problems.


Your chairs, synthetic rugs and plastic bags could one day be made out of cocoa, rice and vegetable waste rather than petroleum, scientists are now reporting. The novel...
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Children And Adults Not Reaching The Recommended Daily Intake Amounts Of Fruit And Vegetable

A new report finds that children are eating more whole fruits and drinking less fruit juice, while vegetable intake remains the same.


Changes to a supplemental nutrition program are improving the number of fruits eaten daily by children, but kids and adults still aren’t reaching the...
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Global Food Traceability Regulations And Requirements Of 21 Countries Compared

A new report evaluates and compares the food traceability regulations of 21 Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) countries.


The Global Food Traceability Center (GFTC) just released a new report in the peer-reviewed journal, Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and...
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GFTC Issues Best Practices Guidance Document On Food Traceability

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Global Food Traceability Center (GFTC) issued a guidance document on the best practices in food traceability.


The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Global Food Traceability Center (GFTC) issued a guidance document on the best practices in food...
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Seafood Mislabeling Can Expose Consumers To Unexpectedly High Levels Of Mercury

A new research shows that seafood substitutions which falsely present a fish of the same species, but from a different geographic origin are the most dangerous mislabeling offense.


New measurements from fish purchased at retail seafood counters in 10 different states show the extent to which...
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Mars Chocolate Drinks Recalls Mars Milk, Bounty Drink, Snickers Shake And Milky Way Milk

GERMANY, BELGIUM, THE NETHERLANDS, FRANCE – Mars Chocolate Drinks is recalling Mars Milk, Bounty Drink, Snickers Shake and Milky Way Milk because some of the batches may be contaminated with bacteria Bacillus Subtilis.
The recalled products are:

Mars Milk (350 ml)
Bounty Drink (350...
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Bacteria Detected In Food May Cause Abortions

Researchers have confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in foods of animal origin, which causing mainly diarrheal infections as a first symptom, but in more aggressive situations generates abortions and meningitis.


The results of the research conducted in the ICAS Culiacán reveal ...
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Crea Mexicano En EU Exitosa Tecnología Y Empresa Para Tratar Aguas Residuales

La compañía EcoVerde, del mexicano Luis Humberto Uribe Lobo, diseñó un nuevo sistema de filtrado que retira el mal olor y otros gases contaminantes provenientes de las aguas residuales y diversas industrias por medio de un proceso biológico a base de bacterias que se alimentan del ácido sulfh...
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Alchemy SISTEM To Boost Food Safety Awareness In Kanes Foods

Kanes Foods, a supplier of fresh prepared foods, has partnered with US food industry specialist company Alchemy at its four-factory site in Worcestershire to streamline training.
Under the partnership, Alchemy is helping Kanes Foods to simplify the delivery and documentation of critical food...
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Pipeline Metal Detectors Developed By Mettler-Toledo

Mettler-Toledo Safeline Metal Detection has developed new metal detection line to enhance food safety. The L Series Pipeline metal detectors has been included in the Mettler-Toledo range of product inspection technologies
These are designed to identify and remove metal contaminants from food...
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When Consuming Healthy Food, Size Matters

Focus should be on lowering the portion of the “vice” foods and correspondingly raising the portion of a healthy food to replace it.


Variety may trump virtue when it comes to the struggle to eat healthy, says a Vanderbilt marketing professor who studies consumer self-control and endorses ...
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Food Allergies More Widespread Among Inner-City Children

A new study shows that young inner-city children appear to suffer disproportionately from food allergies.


Already known for their higher-than-usual risk of asthma and environmental allergies, young inner-city children appear to suffer disproportionately from food allergies as well, according...
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Easy Leaf Area Software Calculates Leaf Area From Digital Images

Researchers have developed a free Easy Leaf Area software to allow users to accurately measure leaf area from digital images in seconds.


Leaf measurements are often critical in plant physiological and ecological studies, but traditional methods have been time consuming and sometimes...
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Detectan En Alimentos Bacteria Que Causa Abortos Y Meningitis

Investigadores del Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo (CIAD) confirmaron la presencia de la bacteria Listeria monocytogenes en alimentos de origen animal, expendidos en mercados de la ciudad de Culiacán, Sinaloa. El microorganismo causa, principalmente, infecciones diarreicas ...
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"Président" Roquefort Recalled

GERMANY – LactalisDeutschland GmbH is recalling “Président” Roquefort (“Président” Roquefort aus roher Schafsmilch) because the product may be contaminated with verotoxin-producing E. coli. The product has been manufactured by Fabrique par société caves, 12250 Roq...
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Sigma "Makaron Swojski" Recalled

GERMANY – Sigma “Makaron Swojski” noodless produced for Monolith International GmbH, 71083 Herrrenberg by P.P.H. Sigma; Miroslaw Sikorski, Rudniki 42-240, Poland has been recalled because some of the batches may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was distributed to...
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Mars Chocolate Drinks Recalls Certain Milk Drink Products

IRELAND – Mars Chocolate Drinks is recalling certain milk drinks manufactured by Milchwerke Mittelelbe GmbH with ‘best before’ dates between 19th December 2014 and 11th April 2015. These batches are being recalled due to the presence of a bacterium known as Bacillus at elevated levels in so...
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Auchan Véritable Chorizo Espagnol Doux Recalled

FRANCE – Company PALACIOS is recalling Auchan Véritable Chorizo Espagnol Doux (Auchan Genuine Sweet Spanish Chorizo) because some of the batches may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recalled product is Auchan Véritable Chorizo Espagnol Doux (Auchan Genuine Sweet Spanish Chorizo) with E...
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Colruyt Recalls Wok Strips Veggie Eger

BELGIUM – Colruyt is recalling wok strips Veggie Eger because mustard has not been declared on the list of ingredients and therefore may pose a risk to people who are allergic or have an intolerance to the allergen.
The recalled product is frozen Veggie Eger strips to wok packaged in 950 g...
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Mars Chocolate Drinks Recalled

UNITED KINGDOM – Mars Chocolate Drinks is recalling branded bottles of sports-cap drinks and 750ml milk drink products with ‘best before’ dates between and including 19 December 2014 and 11 April 2015. This is because they contain a type of the bacteria known as Bacillus, which can cause fo...
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New Technology To Boost Food Safety

RMD Technologies and Verizon have developed a new system with a ‘smart’ thermometer and communication network to boost food safety.


Orlando-based RMD Technologies and Verizon have jointly developed a new system with a ‘smart’ thermometer and communication network in a bid to protect customers a...
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Bamboo Pale Ale Beer From Modern Craft Brewery

A young entrepreneur opted for the manufacture and marketing of a beer made from bamboo, first of its kind in Mexico.


In order to be a novel alternative in the industry of microbreweries in Mexico, a young entrepreneur opted for the manufacture and marketing of a beer made from bamboo, first...
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Sustainable Green Alternatives To Fertilisers Could Boost Food Security

Lancaster University scientists are leading research looking at formulating sustainable fertilisers from renewable energy waste.


This new area of research aims to produce a sustainable, environmentally-friendlier source of soil conditioner and crop fertiliser that could also reduce costs to...
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Food Safety Tips for Packing School Lunches

The Institute of Food Technologists provides food safety tips on packing school lunchboxes.


When it comes to back-to-school safety, you cover the basics vigilantly, such as teaching kids to avoid strangers, buckling them in the car and providing appropriate safety gear when they play sports....
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Coming Soon: Genetically Edited Fruit?

A new research shows that advances that allow the precise editing of genomes now raise the possibility that fruit and other crops might be genetically improved without the need to introduce foreign genes.


Recent advances that allow the precise editing of genomes now raise the possibility that...
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Teachers Play Key Role In Program To Fight Childhood Obesity

A new research shows that when teachers direct these physical activities, young children become more active and less sedentary.


An innovative physical activities guide developed at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) is helping North Carolina fight childhood obesity. New...
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