Detecting gutter oil faster
07 July, 2015The emergence and widespread use of gutter oils in recent years has forced companies to authenticate the oils they use in their foods.
Revealed: why GM food is so hard to sell to a wary public
03 July, 2015 by John Hudson, University of BathGM divides opinion, and even individual people can find themselves pulled in two different ways. On the one hand it is a largely new technology and new tech often brings prosperity, solves problems and offers hope for the future. But this also makes it a step into the unknown and people are frightened of what they do not know, or what cannot be known.
Lowering sodium without sacrificing flavour
03 July, 2015A new salts mix could provide the flavour and functional properties of salt, without the health impact of sodium.
Niche no longer: clean labels becoming food industry standard
02 July, 2015Clean labelling is no longer a passing fashion; it is rapidly becoming the new standard in the food and drinks industry.
Go easy on online purchases of human breast milk
25 June, 2015The emergence of an online market for breast milk for adult consumption has prompted experts to warn that the supposed benefits are unproven and the unpasteurised milk poses health risks.
Sugar ain't sugar: fructose makes you hungrier than glucose, study finds
22 June, 2015While the standard line is that 'sugar is sugar', new research has shown that glucose and fructose can have different effects on hunger and satiety, with fructose enhancing the reward value of high-calorie food and promoting eating.
Engineering the perfect spud
17 June, 2015Researchers in the UK are attempting to develop a new potato, which could be better for the environment, healthier for consumers and cheaper to produce.
Seafood consumption levels unsustainable
17 June, 2015Australian scientists have warned that global marine resources cannot sustain current levels of consumption.
Scientists reveal a tiny suspect in honey bee decline
15 June, 2015Biologists have discovered that a tiny single-celled parasite may have a greater-than-expected impact on honey bee colonies.
Tracking food poisoning outbreaks with genomic sequencing
11 June, 2015As the cost of genomic sequencing technology drops, it offers new opportunities for the identification and management of public health issues.
Coffee grounds found to be rich in antioxidants
27 May, 2015Coffee's reputation has been given a boost in recent years, thanks in part to the discovery that it is rich in antioxidants. Now it seems that even spent coffee grounds are chock-full of these compounds, which have potential health benefits.
Research confirms bottled water consumption driven by… thirst?
19 May, 2015It seems that people who drink bottled water have a greater taste for other non-alcoholic beverages as well.
The world's most expensive chocolate
19 May, 2015At US$260 for a single 50 g bar, To'ak Chocolate is the most expensive chocolate in the world, according to its creators.
User experience the focus of packaging innovation awards
18 May, 2015End-user experience was a key focus of the 2015 DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation, with 77% of the winners being honoured for design that enhances the user's experience.
Aggressive pricing helps Spanish brands compete with private label
14 May, 2015The Spanish seem to have hit on a way to slow private-label growth: branded manufacturers are adopting aggressive pricing and promotional strategies to stay in the game.
