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Sweets change our brain

24-Mar-2023 Chocolate bars, crisps and fries - why can't we just ignore them in the supermarket? Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research in Cologne, in collaboration with Yale University, have now shown that foods with a high fat and sugar content change our brain: If we regular ... more

Sweets change our brain

24-Mar-2023 Chocolate bars, crisps and fries - why can't we just ignore them in the supermarket? Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research in Cologne, in collaboration with Yale University, have now shown that foods with a high fat and sugar content change our brain: If we regular ... more

Nestlé invests in Ganado solar project in Texas to help expand renewable energy available in the U.S.

24-Mar-2023 Nestlé in the U.S. announced it is investing in Ganado, a solar project owned and developed by Enel North America in Jackson County, Texas. With Nestlé's investment, the project, which is the size of just over 600 hectares, or about 850 football fields, will add 208 megawatts of solar elect ... more

A recipe for 3D-printing food

24-Mar-2023 3D-printing food could address global challenges in food supply and nutrition. But there are hurdles involved in adapting additive manufacturing to produce edible materials. In Physics of Fluids, from AIP Publishing, University of Ottawa researchers Ezgi Pulatsu and Chibuike Udenigwe identi ... more

Honey, the 3D print--I mean, dessert--is ready!

23-Mar-2023 Cooking devices that incorporate three-dimensional (3D) printers, lasers, or other software-driven processes may soon replace conventional cooking appliances such as ovens, stovetops, and microwaves. But will people want to use a 3D printer--even one as beautifully designed as a high-end co ... more

Climate protection on the menu: WWF presents "eco food pyramid

23-Mar-2023 What would the official food pyramid look like if it took planetary boundaries into account in addition to health? The environmental protection organization WWF Austria has sought the answer with experts* from the University of Economics - and today presents concrete proposals for a reform ... more

World Water Day: Which fruit requires the least water for its production process?

22-Mar-2023 "Accelerating Change" - this is the slogan chosen by the United Nations (UN) this year for International Water Day, which is celebrated every year on March 22. As the UN itself explains, "on average, we need to move four times faster to achieve SDG 6 by 2030." However, various sectors in th ... more

Cans or bottles: What’s better for a fresh, stable beer?

22-Mar-2023 The flavor of beer begins to change as soon as it’s packaged, prompting a debate among afficionados: Does the beverage stay fresher in a bottle or a can? Now, researchers report in ACS Food Science & Technology that the answer is, well, complicated, and depends on the type of beer. An amber ... more

Fruit and veg supply issues lead to raised blood pressure, study shows

22-Mar-2023 It is recognised that low fruit and vegetable consumption is a major, modifiable, risk factor associated with raised blood pressure. However, how the national supply of fruit and vegetables has impacted blood pressure trends is little-known. To address this, Dr James Bentham, Senior Lecture ... more

HR practices have both positive and negative effects on employee mental health, research finds

22-Mar-2023 Poor mental health among employees has an enormous impact on the global economy, costing companies about $1 trillion annually in lost productivity by some estimates — and the toll is only expected to rise. But as employers scramble to address mental health issues, their efforts could actual ... more

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Sweets change our brain

24-Mar-2023 Chocolate bars, crisps and fries - why can't we just ignore them in the supermarket? Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research in Cologne, in collaboration with Yale University, have now shown that foods with a high fat and sugar content change our brain: If we regular ... more

Sweets change our brain

24-Mar-2023 Chocolate bars, crisps and fries - why can't we just ignore them in the supermarket? Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research in Cologne, in collaboration with Yale University, have now shown that foods with a high fat and sugar content change our brain: If we regular ... more

Nestlé invests in Ganado solar project in Texas to help expand renewable energy available in the U.S.

24-Mar-2023 Nestlé in the U.S. announced it is investing in Ganado, a solar project owned and developed by Enel North America in Jackson County, Texas. With Nestlé's investment, the project, which is the size of just over 600 hectares, or about 850 football fields, will add 208 megawatts of solar elect ... more

Honey, the 3D print--I mean, dessert--is ready!

23-Mar-2023 Cooking devices that incorporate three-dimensional (3D) printers, lasers, or other software-driven processes may soon replace conventional cooking appliances such as ovens, stovetops, and microwaves. But will people want to use a 3D printer--even one as beautifully designed as a high-end co ... more

Climate protection on the menu: WWF presents "eco food pyramid

23-Mar-2023 What would the official food pyramid look like if it took planetary boundaries into account in addition to health? The environmental protection organization WWF Austria has sought the answer with experts* from the University of Economics - and today presents concrete proposals for a reform ... more

HR practices have both positive and negative effects on employee mental health, research finds

22-Mar-2023 Poor mental health among employees has an enormous impact on the global economy, costing companies about $1 trillion annually in lost productivity by some estimates — and the toll is only expected to rise. But as employers scramble to address mental health issues, their efforts could actual ... more

Mineral oil hydrocarbons in food – have your say on the draft!

17-Mar-2023 EFSA experts provisionally concluded that mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) do not pose a health concern. They also confirmed that some substances in the group known as mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) are a possible health concern.   These are some of the conclusions of a d ... more

The Hershey Company Introduces New Plant-Based Additions to Hershey's and Reese's Brands

17-Mar-2023 As more people reach for plant-based snacks, The Hershey Company is offering two delicious options sure to satiate their appetite for a milk chocolate alternative. Today, the legendary chocolatier is announcing the nationwide launch of Hershey's Plant Based and the new addition of Reese's P ... more

Buyer beware: 60% of foods purchased by Americans contain technical food additives

15-Mar-2023  A new study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, published by Elsevier, has determined that 60% of foods purchased by Americans contain technical food additives including coloring or flavoring agents, preservatives, and sweeteners. This represents a 10% increase since ... more

British public back ban on selling junk foods at checkouts study shows

15-Mar-2023 A ban on selling junk foods from store entrances, aisle ends and checkouts should continue after a new study found the plans were largely backed by the British public and food industry. Legislation to restrict the placement of products high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) was introduced by th ... more

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Nestlé invests in Ganado solar project in Texas to help expand renewable energy available in the U.S.

24-Mar-2023 Nestlé in the U.S. announced it is investing in Ganado, a solar project owned and developed by Enel North America in Jackson County, Texas. With Nestlé's investment, the project, which is the size of just over 600 hectares, or about 850 football fields, will add 208 megawatts of solar elect ... more

Climate protection on the menu: WWF presents "eco food pyramid

23-Mar-2023 What would the official food pyramid look like if it took planetary boundaries into account in addition to health? The environmental protection organization WWF Austria has sought the answer with experts* from the University of Economics - and today presents concrete proposals for a reform ... more

Cans or bottles: What’s better for a fresh, stable beer?

22-Mar-2023 The flavor of beer begins to change as soon as it’s packaged, prompting a debate among afficionados: Does the beverage stay fresher in a bottle or a can? Now, researchers report in ACS Food Science & Technology that the answer is, well, complicated, and depends on the type of beer. An amber ... more

HR practices have both positive and negative effects on employee mental health, research finds

22-Mar-2023 Poor mental health among employees has an enormous impact on the global economy, costing companies about $1 trillion annually in lost productivity by some estimates — and the toll is only expected to rise. But as employers scramble to address mental health issues, their efforts could actual ... more

Mineral oil hydrocarbons in food – have your say on the draft!

17-Mar-2023 EFSA experts provisionally concluded that mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) do not pose a health concern. They also confirmed that some substances in the group known as mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) are a possible health concern.   These are some of the conclusions of a d ... more

German wine sales fall by 10% in face of cost of living rises

15-Mar-2023 Germany's consumers have spent significantly less money on wine purchases as the country's cost of living continues to rise. In the past year, private households bought 10% less wine across all purchasing locations in Germany, the German Wine Institute announced on Monday in DUsseldorf ahe ... more

Buyer beware: 60% of foods purchased by Americans contain technical food additives

15-Mar-2023  A new study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, published by Elsevier, has determined that 60% of foods purchased by Americans contain technical food additives including coloring or flavoring agents, preservatives, and sweeteners. This represents a 10% increase since ... more

SPLENDA® STEVIA farm announces official operation of its fully integrated US-based stevia farm, buliding a new american industry

14-Mar-2023 Splenda®, the #1 low-calorie sweetener brand and its parent company, Heartland Food Products Group have officially announced the opening of Splenda Stevia Farm: the first-ever fully integrated, United States-based stevia farm. Now fully operational in Central Florida, the Farm aims to produ ... more

How nanoplastics can influence metabolism

13-Mar-2023 PET, the plastic used to make bottles, for example, is ubiquitous in our natural environment. In a joint study, scientists from Leipzig University and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) investigated the negative effects that tiny plastic PET particles can have on the meta ... more

Consumer survey: Which carton best suits plant-based drinks?

13-Mar-2023 A recent study underlines that consumers in Germany would like to see cardboard packaging that is as environmentally friendly as possible when buying plant-based milk alternatives. Complete recyclability and a low plastic content are fundamentally important. Natural brown, unbleached bevera ... more

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Climate protection on the menu: WWF presents "eco food pyramid

23-Mar-2023 What would the official food pyramid look like if it took planetary boundaries into account in addition to health? The environmental protection organization WWF Austria has sought the answer with experts* from the University of Economics - and today presents concrete proposals for a reform ... more

HR practices have both positive and negative effects on employee mental health, research finds

22-Mar-2023 Poor mental health among employees has an enormous impact on the global economy, costing companies about $1 trillion annually in lost productivity by some estimates — and the toll is only expected to rise. But as employers scramble to address mental health issues, their efforts could actual ... more

Plant-Based Proteins May Lead to Allergies

17-Mar-2023 Many people keen to reduce their meat consumption are turning to substitutes made of legumes packed with protein, vitamins, and fiber. But allergies to legumes like soy or peanuts are both common and dangerous. Are patients allergic to particular legumes at risk from meat-free proteins made ... more

Mineral oil hydrocarbons in food – have your say on the draft!

17-Mar-2023 EFSA experts provisionally concluded that mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) do not pose a health concern. They also confirmed that some substances in the group known as mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) are a possible health concern.   These are some of the conclusions of a d ... more

Buyer beware: 60% of foods purchased by Americans contain technical food additives

15-Mar-2023  A new study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, published by Elsevier, has determined that 60% of foods purchased by Americans contain technical food additives including coloring or flavoring agents, preservatives, and sweeteners. This represents a 10% increase since ... more

SPLENDA® STEVIA farm announces official operation of its fully integrated US-based stevia farm, buliding a new american industry

14-Mar-2023 Splenda®, the #1 low-calorie sweetener brand and its parent company, Heartland Food Products Group have officially announced the opening of Splenda Stevia Farm: the first-ever fully integrated, United States-based stevia farm. Now fully operational in Central Florida, the Farm aims to produ ... more

Plastic containers can contain PFAS — and it’s getting into food

10-Mar-2023 Researchers at the University of Notre Dame are adding to their list of consumer products that contain PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), a toxic class of fluorine compounds known as “forever chemicals.” In a new study published in Environmental Science and Technology Letters, fluo ... more

New Study: Global Food Systems Can Cause World to Exceed Temperature Targets

10-Mar-2023 A new study by climate scientists sheds light on the significant role food systems will play in future global warming and what can be done about it. The research, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, finds that food production, distribution and consumption could still add around ... more

BIOFACH and VIVANESS 2023: Best New Product Awards

10-Mar-2023 Innovative and honored by the international organic food and natural cosmetics community - these are the winners of the Best New Product Awards at BIOFACH and VIVANESS 2023. This time, the nearly 36,000 trade visitors to the trade fair duo were able to vote on their favorites for the entire ... more

Being full and better mood through plant-based nutrition?

08-Mar-2023 What influence do plant-based meals have on mood and on feeling full compared to animal-based meals? Neuroscientists at MPI CBS in Leipzig investigated this in three smartphone-based studies in over 400 university cafeterias across Germany and have now published their findings in the journa ... more

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Nestlé invests in Ganado solar project in Texas to help expand renewable energy available in the U.S.

24-Mar-2023 Nestlé in the U.S. announced it is investing in Ganado, a solar project owned and developed by Enel North America in Jackson County, Texas. With Nestlé's investment, the project, which is the size of just over 600 hectares, or about 850 football fields, will add 208 megawatts of solar elect ... more

Climate protection on the menu: WWF presents "eco food pyramid

23-Mar-2023 What would the official food pyramid look like if it took planetary boundaries into account in addition to health? The environmental protection organization WWF Austria has sought the answer with experts* from the University of Economics - and today presents concrete proposals for a reform ... more

HR practices have both positive and negative effects on employee mental health, research finds

22-Mar-2023 Poor mental health among employees has an enormous impact on the global economy, costing companies about $1 trillion annually in lost productivity by some estimates — and the toll is only expected to rise. But as employers scramble to address mental health issues, their efforts could actual ... more

Mineral oil hydrocarbons in food – have your say on the draft!

17-Mar-2023 EFSA experts provisionally concluded that mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) do not pose a health concern. They also confirmed that some substances in the group known as mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) are a possible health concern.   These are some of the conclusions of a d ... more

Buyer beware: 60% of foods purchased by Americans contain technical food additives

15-Mar-2023  A new study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, published by Elsevier, has determined that 60% of foods purchased by Americans contain technical food additives including coloring or flavoring agents, preservatives, and sweeteners. This represents a 10% increase since ... more

SPLENDA® STEVIA farm announces official operation of its fully integrated US-based stevia farm, buliding a new american industry

14-Mar-2023 Splenda®, the #1 low-calorie sweetener brand and its parent company, Heartland Food Products Group have officially announced the opening of Splenda Stevia Farm: the first-ever fully integrated, United States-based stevia farm. Now fully operational in Central Florida, the Farm aims to produ ... more

Nestlé's latest plant-based beverage combines oats and fava beans

14-Mar-2023 Nestlé has unveiled its latest innovation for its plant-based products: a milk alternative that combines a unique blend of oat and fava, with a strong nutritional value. By combining oat and fava, the plant-based milk alternative has 5g of protein per serving, and all the amino acids needed ... more

Consumer survey: Which carton best suits plant-based drinks?

13-Mar-2023 A recent study underlines that consumers in Germany would like to see cardboard packaging that is as environmentally friendly as possible when buying plant-based milk alternatives. Complete recyclability and a low plastic content are fundamentally important. Natural brown, unbleached bevera ... more

Plastic containers can contain PFAS — and it’s getting into food

10-Mar-2023 Researchers at the University of Notre Dame are adding to their list of consumer products that contain PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), a toxic class of fluorine compounds known as “forever chemicals.” In a new study published in Environmental Science and Technology Letters, fluo ... more

New Study: Global Food Systems Can Cause World to Exceed Temperature Targets

10-Mar-2023 A new study by climate scientists sheds light on the significant role food systems will play in future global warming and what can be done about it. The research, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, finds that food production, distribution and consumption could still add around ... more

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Nestlé invests in Ganado solar project in Texas to help expand renewable energy available in the U.S.

24-Mar-2023 Nestlé in the U.S. announced it is investing in Ganado, a solar project owned and developed by Enel North America in Jackson County, Texas. With Nestlé's investment, the project, which is the size of just over 600 hectares, or about 850 football fields, will add 208 megawatts of solar elect ... more

A recipe for 3D-printing food

24-Mar-2023 3D-printing food could address global challenges in food supply and nutrition. But there are hurdles involved in adapting additive manufacturing to produce edible materials. In Physics of Fluids, from AIP Publishing, University of Ottawa researchers Ezgi Pulatsu and Chibuike Udenigwe identi ... more

Honey, the 3D print--I mean, dessert--is ready!

23-Mar-2023 Cooking devices that incorporate three-dimensional (3D) printers, lasers, or other software-driven processes may soon replace conventional cooking appliances such as ovens, stovetops, and microwaves. But will people want to use a 3D printer--even one as beautifully designed as a high-end co ... more

Climate protection on the menu: WWF presents "eco food pyramid

23-Mar-2023 What would the official food pyramid look like if it took planetary boundaries into account in addition to health? The environmental protection organization WWF Austria has sought the answer with experts* from the University of Economics - and today presents concrete proposals for a reform ... more

World Water Day: Which fruit requires the least water for its production process?

22-Mar-2023 "Accelerating Change" - this is the slogan chosen by the United Nations (UN) this year for International Water Day, which is celebrated every year on March 22. As the UN itself explains, "on average, we need to move four times faster to achieve SDG 6 by 2030." However, various sectors in th ... more

Fruit and veg supply issues lead to raised blood pressure, study shows

22-Mar-2023 It is recognised that low fruit and vegetable consumption is a major, modifiable, risk factor associated with raised blood pressure. However, how the national supply of fruit and vegetables has impacted blood pressure trends is little-known. To address this, Dr James Bentham, Senior Lecture ... more

HR practices have both positive and negative effects on employee mental health, research finds

22-Mar-2023 Poor mental health among employees has an enormous impact on the global economy, costing companies about $1 trillion annually in lost productivity by some estimates — and the toll is only expected to rise. But as employers scramble to address mental health issues, their efforts could actual ... more

Discovery of root anatomy gene may lead to breeding more resilient corn crops

21-Mar-2023 A new discovery, reported in a global study that encompassed more than a decade of research, could lead to the breeding of corn crops that can withstand drought and low-nitrogen soil conditions and ultimately ease global food insecurity, according to a Penn State-led team of international r ... more

The poison comes via the food lables

20-Mar-2023 Steps were taken in Canada to reduce the use of Bisphenol A (BPA), a toxic chemical linked to prostate and breast cancer, commonly found in plastics, the lining of food cans, water bottles, and paper receipts. But in many cases, it has been replaced with similar hormone disrupting chemicals ... more

Plant-Based Proteins May Lead to Allergies

17-Mar-2023 Many people keen to reduce their meat consumption are turning to substitutes made of legumes packed with protein, vitamins, and fiber. But allergies to legumes like soy or peanuts are both common and dangerous. Are patients allergic to particular legumes at risk from meat-free proteins made ... more

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