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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