Study finds resistance to critically important antibiotics in uncooked meat sold for human and animal consumptio

30-Apr-2024 - New research presented at the ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April) has found substantial levels of resistance to critically important antibiotics inmeatsold for human and animal consumption. The study is by Dr Jordan Sealey, Professor Matthew Avison and ...

Artificial intelligence for the agricultural and food industry

Closing event of the BMEL-funded AI projects and X-KIT at Fraunhofer IESE

30-Apr-2024 - On April 25 and 26, 2024, the official closing event of the AI projects funded by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) took place at the Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering IESE in Kaiserslautern. The event was jointly organized by the BMEL, the Federal ...

Krombacher Brewery launches three unusual beer mix drinks with party liqueur Berliner Luft

30-Apr-2024 - You have to brew that first: The Krombacher brewery is venturing a surprising innovation and unique cooperation in the high-proof beer mix segment. Together with the popular peppermint liqueur Berliner Luft, Krombacher is launching three mixed beer drinks with 5% alcohol in 0.5-liter cans. From ...

Food in sight? The liver is already active!

Adaptation of the sugar metabolism begins in the brain

29-Apr-2024 - What happens in the body when we are hungry and see and smell food? A research team from the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research has now been able to show in mice that adaptations take place in mitochondria in the liver after just a few minutes. Stimulated by the activation of a group of ...

Macronutrient protein: myths and how it can really be used to lose weight

29-Apr-2024 - Between the diet trends and nutritional advice online, it's easy to lose track, especially when it comes to protein. There is sometimes only a fine line between myths and scientific facts. Protein not only plays a key role in building muscle, but also in losing weight. To debunk one myth straight ...

Nestlé launches Nespresso in India to grow its premium coffee category

26-Apr-2024 - Today Nestlé is announcing the launch ofNespressoin India in response to the increasing consumer demand for its high-quality portioned coffees. With the aim of growing the premium coffee category in the country, Nestlé will offerNespressocoffees through e-commerce channels. It will open the ...

Social media can be used to increase fruit and vegetable intake in young people

Research team asked one group of participants to follow healthy eating accounts and another to follow interior design accounts

26-Apr-2024 - Researchers from Aston University have found that people following healthy eating accounts on social media for as little as two weeks ate more fruit and vegetables and less junk food. Previous research has shown that positive social norms about fruit and vegetables increases individuals’ ...

Limited Edition for the Wacken Open Air 2024

Krombacher blasts Pilsner with heavy metal music

26-Apr-2024 - Krombacher is launching a legendary limited edition for all metal fans this year. The edition can of Krombacher Pils for the 33rd Wacken Open Air not only shines in a mystical design, but was also filled with heavy metal music during production - providing a refreshing metal experience for all ...

Cultimate Foods raises 2.3 million EUR seed funding from leading Biotech and Foodtech investors to revolutionize the alternative meat industry

25-Apr-2024 - CultimateFoods, a biotech startup based in Berlin’s Biocube and Hannover (Institut für Technische Chemie, Leibniz Universität Hannover), successfully closes its seed round to scale up production processes, expand commercial collaborations and operation. The 2.3 million EUR round was led by ...

One sip ahead - beverage trends of the future

Lecture with Prof. Martina Gastl

25-Apr-2024 - Weihenstephan, home to the oldest brewery in the world, has always been closely associated with beer and beverages. In fact, water is the only essential liquid that humans need to drink. Are beverage developments therefore a pure luxury? What challenges does the beverage industry face? Which ...