Stink Bugs Monitored And Controlled In A Natural Way

Scientists discovered certain stink bug pheromone components and made them artificially in the lab for the first time, and these substances can be used to monitor and manage their populations.


Anyone who has squashed a stink bug knows why they got their name. Although just a nuisance to...
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Mediterranean Diet Has Varied Effects On Cognitive Decline Among Different Races

A new study shows that while the Mediterranean diet may have broad health benefits, its impact on cognitive decline differs among race-specific populations.


The team of researchers, including Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU Prof. Danit R. Shahar RD, Ph.D, analyzed an NIH/NIA...
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EU School Food Policies Mapped For The First Time

EU has published the report on school food policies in Europe which shows that European countries acknowledge the important contribution of school food to children’s health, development and performance at school.
 
Distribution of mandatory (orange) and voluntary (blue) national...
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What Do Google Searches Tell Us About Our Climate Change Fears?

Republicans search the Net for information about the weather, climate change and global warming during extremely hot or cold spells. Democrats google these terms when they experience changes in the average temperatures. These are some of the surprising findings from a study by Corey Lang of...
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EFSA Assesses Polypropylene Recycling Process ‘Petra Polimeri’

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has been requested to evaluate the process “Petra Polimeri” used to recycle polypropylene trays and insert trays for use as food contact material.


The Ministero della Salute, Italy, requested the evaluation of the plastic recycling process “Petra Polim...
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Stress and High-Fat Meals Combine to Slow Metabolism in Women

A new study in women suggests that experiencing one or more stressful events the day before eating a single high-fat meal can slow the body’s metabolism, potentially contributing to weight gain.


Researchers questioned study participants about the previous day’s stressors before giving them a me...
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Food Safety Campaign To Keep Older Adults Safe

Iowa State University experts developed food safety campaign to protect older adults from foodborne illnesses.


Iowa State University researchers are targeting leafy greens in an effort to protect older adults from foodborne illnesses. Leafy greens are a common source of contamination in such...
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Experts Recommend Avoiding Rice Drinks For Infants And Young Children

Experts recommends avoiding rice drinks as inorganic arsenic in rice and rice-based foods poses health concerns in infants and young children.


Inorganic arsenic in rice and rice-based foods poses health concerns in infants and young children, and steps should be taken to minimize exposure,...
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Expert Collaboration Is The Key To Sustainable Growth Of Aquaculture Industry

Researchers propose “One Health” model to guide sustainable growth of aquaculture industry.


Getting more people to eat seafood because it’s a healthier option will need careful planning to ensure that the expansion of the aquaculture sector does not pose a risk to the...
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Crean Científicos Potosinos Nueva Tecnología De Refrigeración

Mayor eficiencia energética y menor contaminación atmosférica son los principales beneficios que ofrece la refrigeración magnética basada en materiales sólidos frente a la convencional, que opera mediante la comprensión y expansión de gas en forma cíclica. Lo anterior motivó a científicos del I...
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Progress In Allergic Asthma Research After Ingestion Of Fruits

Researchers at the UPM suggest that the interaction between two proteins can be the responsible for the allergic asthma episodes after eating an infected fruit.


A research group of the Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics (CBGP) of Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) conducted ...
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Eating Disorders And Depression In Athletes: Does One Lead To The Other?

Sport is a proven contributor to high self-esteem, confidence, positive outlook and good health. It would be reasonable to assume then that athletes have higher than average protection from depression and dysfunctional eating?


On the contrary, athletes are considered three times more likely to...
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Khanum Tandoori Masala Recalled

DEMNARK – Golden Foods ApS is recalling Khanum Tandoori masala (spice mixture) because high content of the coloring agent Sunset Yellow FCF has been detected in the product.
The recalled product is Khanum Tandoori masala (spice mixture) (Origin: India) packaged in 100g cans with plastic...
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Florette Persil Plat Recalled

FRANCE – Florette Persil Plat (Florette Parsley Flat) has been recalled because some of the batches may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recalled product is Florette Persil Plat (Florette Parsley Flat) packaged in 11 g sachets with Serial No.: EMB 06064A and the following Expiry dates...
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Florette Duo Persil et Ciboulette Recalled

FRANCE – Florette Duo Persil et Ciboulette (Florette Duo Parsley and Chives) has been recalled because some of the batches may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recalled product is Florette Duo Persil et Ciboulette (Florette Duo Parsley and Chives) packaged in 11 g sachets with Serial...
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Chevre Cheese ‘Crottin de Chavignol’ Recalled

NORWAY – Oluf Lorentzen AS is recalling Chevre cheese ‘Crottin de Chavignol’ because some of the batches may be contaminated with E. coli.
The recalled product is Chevre cheese ‘Crottin de Chavignol’ packaged in 60g packets with Expiry date between 12/07/2014 and 18/07/2014 and Product Code...
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Organic Foods And Crops Have A Suite Of Advantages Over Conventional Foods

Major study documents nutritional and food safety benefits of organic farming and finds more antioxidants, fewer pesticides residues in organic foods and crops.


The largest study of its kind has found that organic foods and crops have a suite of advantages over their conventional counterparts,...
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A Novel Gene For Salt Tolerance Found In Wild Soybean

Researchers have identified a gene of wild soybean linked to salt tolerance, with implication for improving this important crop to grow in saline soil.


A team of researchers from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, BGI and other institutes have identified a gene of wild soybean linked to salt...
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Largest German Solar Power Storage Park

The new research infrastructure allows to study, on a relevant scale, the interplay of the latest generations of solar modules, power converters, and lithium-ion batteries.
 
New technologies for the “Energiewende” are being tested in the solar power storage park on Campus North of the KIT...
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Jamapa Black Beans With Antihypertensive And Antioxidant Activity

Researchers find that black beans can remove heavy metals from the body in addition to a beneficial effect as antihypertensive and antioxidant.


Beans are one of the most important crops for the Mexican population due to its nutritional qualities. In fact, the country is one of the top 10...
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RASFF Food Alerts, Week 28

Here is the summary of food alerts issued by Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) last week.
On 10/07/2014, too low acidity was detected in white lasagna sauce from Switzerland. The product was distributed to United Kingdom, Ireland. RASFF reference No.: 2014.0953.
On 09/07/2014,...
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What You Eat May Affect Your Body's Internal Biological Clock

Researchers report that food not only nourishes the body but also affects its internal biological clock, which regulates the daily rhythm of many aspects of human behavior and biology.


Food not only nourishes the body but also affects its internal biological clock, which regulates the daily...
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Protein In Bacteria With Essential Role In Survival Identified

Scientists have identified a protein that is essential to the survival of E. coli bacteria, and consider the protein a potential new target for antibiotics.


In the study, the researchers confirmed that this protein, called MurJ, flips a fatty molecule from one side of a bacterial cell membrane...
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Obtienen Un Nuevo Batido De Leche Y Caqui Con Gran Potencial Antioxidante

Un equipo de investigadoras de la Universitat Politècnica de València ha obtenido un nuevo batido a base de leche y caqui con un gran potencial antioxidante. El caqui es una importante fuente de compuestos antioxidantes gracias a su contenido en carotenoides y taninos. Según las pruebas de...
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A New Persimmon Milkshake With High Antioxidant Potential

Researchers of the Universitat Politècnica de València have made a new persimmon milkshake with high antioxidant potential. Persimmons are an important source of antioxidant compounds due to their content of carotenoids and tannins.


A team of researchers of the Universitat Politècnica de Va...
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How Coffee Protects Against Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers at Linköping University discovered that A specific genetic variation of coffee protects against Parkinson’s Disease – especially for those who drink a lot of coffee.


A specific genetic variation discovered by researchers at Linköping University in Sweden protects against Parki...
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Low-Fat Cakes And Cheeses Could Soon Be On The Supermarket Shelves

Scientists have produced modified proteins that easily break down into micro-particles and therefore closely mimic the behaviour of fats during food manufacture. The proteins will enable food manufacturers to remove much of the fat used in their products without compromising on product...
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ASDA Withdraws Choco Sprinkles

UNITED KINGDOM – ASDA has withdrawn its ASDA Choco Sprinkles 64g with a ‘best before’ date of 31 May 2015 because it may contain milk, which is not mentioned on the label. This makes the product a possible health risk for anyone who is allergic or intolerant to milk or its...
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Cinnamon Can Help To Stop The Progression Of Parkinson’s Disease

Scientists at Rush University Medical Center have found that using cinnamon can reverse the biomechanical, cellular and anatomical changes that occur in the brains of mice with Parkinson’s disease.


Neurological scientists at Rush University Medical Center have found that using cinnamon, a c...
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BasicBites™ Good For Your Teeth

Scientists from the Stony Brook University have developed new chocolate-flavored soft chews, BasicBites™, which is beneficial for your teeth.


A dream come “chew” for your teeth? Researchers at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine and Ortek Therapeutics, Inc., have developed a choco...
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Short Circuit In The Food Web

Chemists of Jena University shed light upon mechanisms of viral diseases of marine algae.


They are amongst the most numerous inhabitants of the sea: tiny haptophytes of the type Emiliania huxleyi. Not visible to the naked eye, when they are in bloom in spring, they form square kilometer sized...
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Healthful, Low-Fat Hot Dog Without Giving Up Texture

Researchers are reporting new progress toward addressing the texture problem in low-fat wieners that are made with olive oil rather than pork fat.


With grilling season upon us, many backyard cooks are turning to more healthful alternatives to their savored but fatty hot dogs. But low fat can...
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Tofu: It's Not About Nutrition

Researchers from the Cornell Food & Brand Lab concluded that while Tofu is considered a healthy source of protein, that’s not why the Millennials are eating it.


While Tofu is considered a healthy source of protein, that’s not why the Millennials are eating it, according to a...
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Climate Change Helps Growing Charcoal Rot In Soybeans

Scientists noticed that worsening weather conditions associated with climate change brought an increase in the incidence of charcoal rot in soybean.


With over 100 diseases that can attack soybean crops, why would charcoal rot rise to the top of the most wanted list? University of Illinois...
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Recalled Chobani Greek Yogurt Contained Highly Pathogenic Mold

Researchers from the Duke University found that samples isolated from Chobani Greek Yogurt that was voluntarily recalled in September 2013, contained the most virulent form of a fungus called Mucor circinelloides.


Samples isolated from Chobani yogurt that was voluntarily recalled in September...
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Bacteria Can Be Picky Eaters When Faced With Some Sugars

A new study finds that that genetically identical strains of bacteria can respond very differently to the presence of sugars and other organic molecules in the environment, with some individual bacteria devouring the sugars and others ignoring it.
 
Individual bacteria within a uniform...
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Make Your Exercise Workout Fun And You’ll Eat Less Afterward

A new study from the Cornell Food and Brand Lab says that if you think of your next exercise workout as a workout and you’ll later eat more dessert and snacks to reward yourself.


Think of your next exercise workout as a “fun run” or as a well-deserved break, and you’ll eat less afterward.  Thin...
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Mejoran Calidad De Carne Con Marcadores Genéticos

IPN busca herramientas que permitan la selección de ganado para identificar los más productivos


Una de las actividades económicas más importantes en el país es la producción de carne y para contribuir con la industria ganadera-bovina, especialistas del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) ident...
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Live Longer Thanks To Active And Healthy Lifestyle

A new study concluded that life could be longer thanks to fruit, an active lifestyle, limited alcohol and no cigarettes.


Live longer thanks to fruit, an active lifestyle, limited alcohol and no cigarettes. This is the conclusion of a study by public health physicians at the University of...
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Combaten Plagas De Tomate Y Plátano Con Mezcla De Virus

Un grupo internacional de científicos en el que participar el doctor Trevor Williams del Instituto de Ecología A.C. (Inecol), desarrolló un modelo de mezcla de virus con resultados de gran impacto que han permitido enfrentar plagas en hortalizas y otras problemáticas en diversos cultivos.
El eq...
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Affordable, Nutritionally Enhanced Foods From CHANCE Project

The CHANCE project has developed affordable, nutritionally enhanced foods: Tomato ketchup, pizza, ham, cheese, bread loaf and blueberry-based products. A large survey showed that consumers and the food and drink industry are interested, but are cautious towards low-cost healthy foods. Healthy...
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Fungus In Yogurt Outbreak Poses A Threat To Consumers

A new study reveals that the fungus responsible for an outbreak of contaminated Greek yogurt last year is not harmless after all but a strain with the ability to cause disease.


The fungus responsible for an outbreak of contaminated Greek yogurt last year is not harmless after all but a strain...
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Climate Change Summer School Started

Europe’s biggest climate change summer school brings together nearly 300 students from across Europe to create ‘the climate entrepreneurs of the future’. Five week Climate-KIC summer school will culminate in a real-life pitch challenge judged by Europe’s leading venture capitalists, start-up entr...
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Nine Closure Orders Served On Food Businesses In Ireland

Nine Closure Orders were served on food businesses during the month of June for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) Act, 1998 and the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2010.  The Orders were issued by environmental health ...
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Ragu White Lasagne Sauce Recalled

UNITED KINGDOM – Symington’s Ltd is recalling one date code of its Ragu White Lasagne Sauce, because some jars have been produced with an incorrect pH level. This may present a microbiological food safety risk to consumers.
The product being recalled is Symington’s Ragu White Lasagne ...
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Symington’s Recalls Ragu White Lasagne Sauce

IRELAND – Symington’s Ltd. is recalling the above batch of Ragu White Lasagne Sauce, as the measured pH in some jars does not comply with food industry safety standards for pasteurised products.  The affected batch was distributed to Tesco Ireland, which has removed it from sale and is issu...
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SB-Convenience Recalls Oldenländer Minced Beef

GERMANY – SB-Convenience GmbH is recalling Oldenländer Rinderhacklfeisch (Oldenländer minced beef) because the product may be contaminated with foreign body (red plastic debris). The product was distributed in Lidl stores in the states of Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Brandenburg, Hamburg, He...
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EU Project To Help Establish Sustainable Aquaculture For Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

The EU-funded project TRANSDOTT aims to establish a sustainable and commercially viable aquaculture for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna.


Domesticating Atlantic Bluefin Tuna may help meet the food industry’s demand for this endangered species. However, making such an endeavour sustainable is a cha...
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Novel Environmentally-Sustainable Project To Control Plant Pests

A new project funded by the UK-India Education and Research Initiative will help to identify and develop novel environmentally-sustainable strategies to control plant pests, known as plant-parasitic nematodes.


Experts from the UK and India are working together to identify and develop novel...
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Who Is Responsible For Climate Change?

One of the major reasons for the failure of the 2009 Climate Convention Conference in Copenhagen was the issue of carbon debt. Developed countries called for emission reductions in developing countries, while the latter use the former’s historical emissions, their carbon debt, as a reason for i...
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RASFF Food Alerts, Week 27

Here is the summary of food alerts issued by Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) last week.
On 30/06/2014, suspicion of Clostridium botulinum was identified in pesto sauce with black truffles from Hungary. The product was distributed to Slovakia, Hungary, Hong Kong. RASFF reference No.:...
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Fondue Chinoise With Chicken Is A Risk For A Campylobacter Infections

A new study shows that fondue chinoise with chicken is one of the primary risk factors for a campylobacter infection in Switzerland in winter.


Meat fondue with chicken is one of the primary risk factors for a campylobacter infection in Switzerland in winter, a new study shows. At the end of...
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Energy Efficient Technologies Can Also Save Water

Researchers suggest that technology, policies or plans should also take environmental factors such as water usage into account when aiming to slow down climate change.


There’s more to trying to slow down climate change than just cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Technology, policies or plans t...
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Asda Smart Price Crisps Withdrawn

UNITED KINGDOM – Asda is withdrawing its Smart Price Crisps with a ‘best before’ date of 6 September 2014 because the product contains milk, barley and gluten which are not mentioned on the label. This makes the product a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or...
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Rossiki Salad Recalled

GREECE – The Greek Food Safety Authority Regional Directorate of East Macedonia and Thrace has initiated a recall of salad “Rossiki salad”, with branded “Rossiki salad, Mr Grand” (in Greek: « Ρώσικη σαλάτα “Μr GRAND”») because presence of mould has been identified during routing test. Therefore t...
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BRC Issue 7 Quality Manual Published

We have published the BRC Standards Issue 7 Quality Manual. The manual describes how manufacturers will comply with the requirements of the BRC (Issue 7, January 2015). The manual also includes: Codes of Practice; Protocols; Recommended Systems. Our manual covers all the Global Standards aspects...
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A New, Highly-Sensitive Method To Track Down Food Allergies

Scientists have developed a highly-sensitive method that can quickly and accurately identify the culprit proteins which in a food causes an allergic response to a patient.


Although food allergies are common, sufferers often don’t know exactly what in foods cause their allergic reactions....
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Acrylamide In Food Increases The Risk Of Developing Cancer

EFSA is launching a public consultation on its draft scientific opinion on acrylamide in food, developed by the Authority’s expert Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM).


Acrylamide is a chemical compound that typically forms in starchy food products during high-temperature cooking, i...
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Danish Crown Recalls Pork

SWEDEN – Danish Crown is recalling a batch of pork from the stores of the supermarket chains ICA and Axfood, because the product may contain traces of the banned hormone DES. The hormone found in the urine of a pig slaughtered in Sæby. DES stands for diethylstilbestrol and is a hormone ...
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Bionade Holunder And Bionade Streuobst Recalled

GERMANY – Bionade GmbH is recalling Bionade Holunder (0,5l PET-Flasche) and Bionade Streuobst (0,5l PET-Flasche) because the product may contain yeast cells that lead to fermentation processes. These yeasts can cause fermentation processes that can arise elevated levels of carbon dioxide...
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How Does Your Garden Grow?

A new technique allows plants to be grown and imaged inside microscopes. Credit: Daniel von Wangenheim

Growing plants in a microscope is helping scientists to view roots developing in 3D and in real time. “With the growth conditions under our control, we can explore how roots respond...
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Danish Efforts To Combat Antimicrobial Resistance Inspire In The U.S. Congress

Denmark was the first country in the world to ban the use of antimicrobial growth promoters for animals on a scientific basis.


Denmark’s systematic and scientific strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance in food production has been on the agenda at a briefing in the U.S. Congress. At the b...
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Neo-Carbon Energy Project To Help In Storage Of Solar And Wind Energy

Researchers have developed NEO-CARBON ENERGY project for a brand new energy system and its associated business sector in Finland.


VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has joined forces with Lappeenranta University of Technology and the Finland Futures Research Centre at the University of...
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Busca Mexicano Con Grupo Científico Europeo Reducir Costos En La Producción De Azúcar

El uso de plantas como insumos para obtener nuevos endulzantes de alto valor agregado es alternativa que en las últimas dos décadas ha transformado el mercado mundial de los edulcorantes. Por ello, el grupo de investigación dirigido por Gadi Rothenberg de la Universidad de Ámsterdam, en Hol...
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Reblochon Cheeses Recalled

GERMANY – Fromi GmbH is recalling Reblochon cheeses manufactured by Pochat et Fils France because some of the batches may be contaminated with Salmonella Kedougou. The registration number of the manufacturer Fromagerie pochat operation is: FR. 74 116 050 CE .
The recalled products...
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Reblochon Pochat Recalled

BELGIUM – Fromagerie Pochat et fils is recaaling Reblochon Pochat 240 g because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. It is recommended for people who hold the products described above not to consume and to destroy or return them to the point of sale where they will be...
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Fromageries Pochat Et Fils Recalls Petits Reblochons / ½ Reblochons / Gros Reblochons

FRANCE – Fromageries Pochat Et Fils is recalling Petits Reblochons / ½ Reblochons / Gros Reblochons because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recalled products are:
1/2 Reblochons health CE mark EN 74-011-060 printed in an oval on the package with Best Before Date: ...
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Learn Science And Do Not Be Scared Of Food Products And Ingredients

A new Cornell University study investigated food fears – why people have them and what can be done to correct misconceptions.


From the grocery aisle to the TV dial, health and safety claims about foods and their ingredients are dominating conversation, often scaring consumers away from many p...
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What Food Safety Experts Never Eat?

As a food safety scientist Doug Powell knows way too much about the dangers of undercooked meat to take chances on the barbecue. Powell doesn’t bring wine when he’s invited to dinner, he brings a food thermometer to every summer cookout. “I don’t get invited to dinner...
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Foodborne Pathogen Can Cause Disease In Some Breeds Of Chickens

According to a new research foodborne pathogen Campylobacter jejuni is not a harmless commensal in chickens but can cause disease in some breeds.


Contrary to popular belief, the foodborne pathogen Campylobacter jejuni is not a harmless commensal in chickens but can cause disease in some breeds...
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Almonds Linked To Lower Risk Of Heart Disease

Eating almonds in your diet can reduce the risk of heart disease by keeping blood vessels healthy, scientists found.


Research found that they significantly increase the amount of antioxidants in the blood stream, reduce blood pressure and improve blood flow. These findings add weight to the...
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A Potential Achilles’ Heel For Salmonella Identified

A new study shows that blocking activation of one of five genes that transport the nutrient to Salmonella cells could be a new strategy to fight infection.


Scientists have identified a potential Achilles’ heel for Salmonella – the bacteria’s reliance on a single food source to remain fit in the...
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RASFF Food Alerts, Week 26

Here is the summary of food alerts issued by Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) last week.
On 23/06/2014, undeclared wheat was detected in catalan soup and stew (escudella catalana) from Spain. The product was distributed to Spain, Andorra. RASFF reference No.: 2014.0860.
On...
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Studying Plant Growth Using LEGO Bricks

Researchers from The Iowa State University used LEGO bricks in theirs study to understand environmental effects on plant growth, specifically how variations in climate and soil characteristics affect root growth.


Ludovico Cademartiri had what seemed like an impossibly demanding list of...
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Knowing Unhealthy Food Logos May Lead To Overweight

Researchers from the Michigan State University show that the more a kid is familiar with food logos and other images from fast-food restaurants, sodas and unhealthy snack food brands, the more likely the child is to be overweight or obese.


Studies have shown that people who are overweight at a...
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To Address Climate Change, Nothing Substitutes For Reducing CO2 Emissions

A new study led by University of Chicago climatologist Raymond Pierrehumbert shows that the politically expedient way to mitigate climate change is essentially no way at all.


Among the climate pollutants humans put into the atmosphere in significant quantities, the effects of carbon dioxide...
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New Pollen Forecast Project To Help People Suffering From Pollen Allergy

Researchers have developed an EU-funded service to forecast when and where pollen occurs – from Spain up to Finland. People suffering from pollen allergy may benefit from efforts to model pollen levels across Europe.


Runny nose, watery eyes and cough; these are the symptoms associated with r...
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Vegetarian Diets Produce Fewer Greenhouse Gases And Increase Longevity

A new study shows that vegetarian diets produce fewer greenhouse gases and increase longevity.


Consuming a plant-based diet results in a more sustainable environment and reduces greenhouse gas emissions, while improving longevity, according to new research from Loma Linda University Health.
A...
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5-Second Rule, What Is The Truth?

Conventional wisdom has it that you have five seconds to pick a dropped food up before it is contaminated.


The ice cream treat that plops on the picnic table, the hot dog that rolls off the grill, the burger patty that slides off the plate – conventional wisdom has it that you have five s...
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Are Fruits and Vegetables Good For Weight Loss?

According to a new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham consuming more fruits and vegetables may be another diet recommendation dead-end.


It is a commonly recommended weight-loss tactic to increase the feeling of being full by consuming more fruits and vegetables, but that may be...
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Milk And Egg Allergies Are More Worrisome Than Peanuts

In the new study researchers examined 305 caregivers of children allergic to milk, egg, peanut or tree nut – the 4 most common food allergies. Study shows caregivers’ allergy perceptions not always accurate.


It’s tough being the parent of a child with food allergies. Constant v...
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Characteristic Food Odors Decoded

Scientists from Technische Universität München (TUM) and the German Research Center for Food Chemistry (DFA) have carried out a meta-analysis on the odorant patterns of 227 food samples.
 
The typical aromas of foodstuffs are encoded by just a few key odors. (Picture: A. Dunkel, Ch. Sturz ...
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Does Organic Agriculture Foster Biodiversity?

A new study finds that organic agriculture foster biodiversity however, the number of habitats on the land plays an important role alongside the type and intensity of farming practices.
 
Earthworm sampling on a grass verge between fields in Southern Bavaria. (Photo: S. Wolfrum / TUM)

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Inconsistent Dietary Recommendations For Sugar Intake

In the media, sugar has been linked to obesity, toxicity, addiction, and fatty liver disease, among a host of other health outcomes, but with little, no or poor research to back up such claims


Sugar has been a part of the human diet since sugarcane was domesticated in 8000 B.C., but today...
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Health Benefits Of Oats And Barley To Be Brought To More Foods

New technologies may help food manufacturers more broadly utilize the many healthful benefits of oats and barley in a greater range of food products


N ew technologies may help food manufacturers more broadly utilize the many healthful benefits of oats and barley in a greater range of food...
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Insects, The Future Food?

Insects are a promising, economically viable alternative source of high quality protein that leave a substantially smaller environmental footprint.


As the human population grows, it is critical that the drain on the planet’s resources be lessened by decreasing consumption of animal protein. A...
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Fracking Flowback Could Pollute Groundwater With Heavy Metals

Researchers from the Cornell University have found that the chemical makeup of wastewater generated by “hydrofracking” could cause the release of tiny particles in soils that often strongly bind heavy metals and pollutants.


The chemical makeup of wastewater generated by “hydrofracking” could ca...
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Benefician Bebederos De Agua Potable A Más De 169 Mil Estudiantes

Con el objetivo de dotar de agua limpia y segura a las comunidades, fue inaugurado a nivel nacional el programa de Centros de Hidratación que beneficia a 741 escuelas públicas de nivel básico en el país y a más de 169 mil estudiantes y maestros; incluye la instalación de 42 centros en el estad...
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Researchers Developed Eco-Friendly Versatile Nanocapsules

A new technology suggests a possible application of eco-friendly solvents that can address environmental, safety and economic issues all at once.
 
Hollow polymer nanocapsules (PNs) made of cucurbit-[6]uril (CB) serve as a versatile platform since various metal nanoparticles (NPs) can be...
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New Treatment Option For Children With Food Allergy

Ongoing trials are exploring options for oral immunotherapy (OIT) for desensitization in the treatment of Immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated food allergy.


For some children an allergic reaction to common foods such as milk, eggs, or peanuts can cause an anaphylactic reaction. At present no...
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Food Scientists To Distract Bitter Tastes In Foods

Scientists are working to block, mask and/or distract from bitter tastes in foods to make them more palatable to consumers, many of whom are genetically sensitive to bitter tastes.


Food scientists are working to block, mask and/or distract from bitter tastes in foods to make them more...
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Consumers Are Interested In Reduced Sugar And Salt Food Products

Consumers are interested in products with reduced levels of salt and sugar more than low- and no-fat attributes.


More than 50 percent of consumers are interested in products with reduced levels of salt and sugar, and yet new products in the United States are more likely to tout low- or no-fat...
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Are Caffeine-Containing Energy Drinks Safe?

Caffeine, which was extensively researched for possible links to birth defects in animals and cardiovascular disease in humans over 30 years ago and then exonerated, has become the focus of renewed concerns as caffeine-containing energy drinks have surged in popularity.


Caffeine, which was...
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Cocoa Extract May Influence Alzheimer’s Disease Mechanisms

A new study conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai shows mechanisms behind cocoa’s benefit which may lead to new treatments or dietary regimens.


A specific preparation of cocoa-extract called Lavado may reduce damage to nerve pathways seen in Alzheimer’s disease patients’ brai...
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Landscape, A Window To The Past

Climate change, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions change natural resources—water, biodiversity, mineral resources, etc.—and influence human activities. Retracing these various stresses, which have left their imprint over the ages, makes it possible to reconstitute the evolution of a lan...
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Calorie Free Sweetener From Straw

Researchers from the Vienna University of Technology have developed a new cheap method to produce erythritol, a calorie free sweetener, from straw with the help of mould fungi.
 
Various Trichoderma strains

The calorie free sweetener erythritol is widely used in Asia; it is also gaining...
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EFSA Assesses The Risk From Salmonella And Norovirus In Berries

EFSA has recommended that producers use good agricultural, hygiene and manufacturing practices to reduce contamination. Because of a lack of relevant information, EFSA could not assess the suitability of microbiological criteria at primary production or during processing of berries.


EFSA’s P...
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Novel Technologies Will Improve Spice Safety

Novel and improved food production technologies are helping to limit spice contamination.


New and improved manufacturing technologies, as well as a greater focus on the individual steps of the production process, are helping to enhance spice safety in the U.S. and throughout the world,...
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Study Finds Association Between Maternal Exposure To Agricultural Pesticides

Researchers from the UC Davis MIND Institute found pregnant women experienced a two-thirds increased risk of having a child with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental delay when living close proximity to fields and farms where chemical pesticides were.


Pregnant women who lived in...
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Sharpening A Test For Tracing Food-Borne Illness To Source

Research from the University of Melbourne, Australia, could make it easier for public health investigators to determine if a case of food poisoning is an isolated incident or part of a larger outbreak. The findings are published ahead of print in the Journal of Bacteriology.


The study focuses ...
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