The new algae-derived blue dye offers food producers a vibrant and stable alternative to synthetic colourants and emulsifiers. Alireza Abbaspourrad, left, the Yongkeun Joh Associate Professor of Food Chemistry and Ingredient Technology, and Qike Li work in Abbaspourrad’s lab. Credit: Sreang Hok/Cornell University Food scientists at Cornell University have developed a natural blue food dye …
New CDC data reveals US diets are dominated by ultra-processed foods, especially among children, though consumption has dipped slightly in recent years. More than half of all calories consumed by Americans now come from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), according to a federal report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The National …
A deadly outbreak linked to contaminated broccoli rabe (cime di rapa) has left two dead and 14 others hospitalised in southern Italy, prompting a nationwide recall. A man has died and nine others were hospitalised in southern Italy after eating sausage and cime di rapa (broccoli rabe) sandwiches suspected by health officials to be contaminated …
Researchers from the University of South Australia demonstrate how AI and hyperspectral imaging can detect mycotoxins in cereals and nuts, offering a potential solution to prevent millions of food poisoning cases. Researchers use AI and hyperspectral imaging to detect mycotoxins in cereals and nuts, offering a potential solution to prevent millions of food poisoning cases. …
The new fortification method aims to boost nutrients like iron and iodine in food and drink without altering taste or texture. MIT researchers have come up with a new way to fortify foods and beverages with iron or iodine, using small crystalline particles. The particles could be sprinkled on food drinks including bread and coffee. …
Dollar General has recalled three lots of Clover Valley instant coffee from stores nationwide after a customer reported possible glass fragments. Dollar General Corporation is recalling three lots of its 8-oz Clover Valley Instant Coffee after a customer reported the possible presence of glass fragments, the retailer confirmed this week. Ingesting glass fragments may cause …
Governments and international bodies are paying attention to key public health and food resilience matters. In fact, they’re writing reports and Chris Elliott has read them – here’s what he has to say. There have been two important reports published recently that set out to address how food systems should evolve to meet current and …
Cranswick has apologised after historic footage emerged from a second Lincolnshire farm it owns, showing severe pig abuse and mistreatment. Cranswick has apologised and promised reforms to its animal welfare standards after historic footage, published over the weekend by the Animal Justice Project, emerged showing severe pig abuse and mistreatment at its Somerby Top farm …
McDonald’s accelerates its digital transformation with AI-powered kitchens, cloud systems and loyalty schemes designed to improve efficiency and customer engagement. Credit: McDonald’s McDonald’s is stepping up its global digital transformation programme with new investments in artificial intelligence, cloud technology and customer loyalty platforms. Brian Rice, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Information Officer, called the …
The FDA has recalled Walmart’s Great Value raw frozen shrimp amid fears of radioactive caesium-137 contamination linked to shipments from Indonesian supplier BMS Foods. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the public not to eat certain batches of Great Value raw frozen shrimp sold at Walmart after possible contamination with radioactive caesium-137. …