In this week's news: Food antigens fight intestinal tumors
How food antigens can help prevent tumour growth in the small intestine
Researchers have uncovered that food antigens may play a crucial role in preventing tumour growth in the small intestine by activating the immune system. This discovery could have significant implications for dietary approaches in managing gastrointestinal conditions.
Revolutionary shelf life-extending packaging technology under trial across four continents
A groundbreaking new packaging technology designed to extend the shelf life of fresh produce is being trialled across four continents by UK company, OSY Group. These trials, involving 21 commercial partners, aim to tackle food waste by prolonging the freshness of items like fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, poultry and bread.
Temperature fluctuations found to harm fish quality in cold chain logistics
A recent study has revealed how temperature fluctuations during cold chain logistics can significantly impact the quality of seafood, particularly large yellow croaker (Pseudosciaena crocea), a valuable and highly nutritious fish.
A planned coup d’état of national food safety responsibility by the FSA
Professor Chris Elliott explores the unexpected shift in food safety management proposed by the FSA and its potential implications for the industry.
Like all people, I can be guilty of not keeping up with everything that’s going on around us. When I became aware that the Food Standards Agency (FSA) had presented plans at a board meeting to remove local authorities’ control over all aspects of food safety for large food businesses such as supermarkets and manufacturers, I thought this was one such case. I wondered how I could have missed all the discussions and consultations, and why this had not come up in conversation with the technical teams and food safety professionals I speak with so often.
Episode 58: Improving health equity in food allergy
In the latest episode of Food to Go, Ian Westcott talks to Dr Sung Poblete, CEO of Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE). In this episode, we discuss FAREs mission to create more equitable living circumstances for the food allergy community, as well as touching on the influence market leaders can have in taking pioneering steps when addressing the disease.
In-Depth Focus: Health & Nutrition
This In-Depth Focus explores the future of women's health and the innovative world of inclusive ice cream.