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Nutritional science contest offers $20,000 prize for innovative food research
contest, food science, Nutrition, Periodic Table of Food Initiative, /in E-News, Food Science /by panglobalAmerican Heart Association launches data challenge utilising groundbreaking global food database, enticing researchers with substantial monetary reward.
Innovative new categories added to Fi Europe Innovation Awards
awards, Fi Europe, pet food, /in E-News /by panglobalThe prestigious Fi Europe Innovation Awards have announced the opening of entries for their 2024 programme, introducing four new categories that reflect the dynamism of food ingredient innovation. The expanded awards now feature nine categories, with submissions open until 6 September.
Pan-European study reveals decline in consumer trust and sustainable food choices
consumer survey, EIT Food Trust Report, Europe, /in Consumer Trends, E-News, Sustainability /by panglobalA comprehensive study conducted across 18 European countries has unveiled a concerning trend in consumer attitudes towards the food sector, with fewer individuals reporting engagement in healthy and sustainable food choices. The EIT Food Trust Report, now in its sixth year, provides critical insights into consumer trust and behaviour in the European food system.
New network launches to combat antimicrobial resistance in UK agrifood systems
agrifoodtech, antimicrobial resistance, food safety, /in E-News, Food Safety /by panglobalThe fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the UK’s food production sector has gained a powerful ally. The newly launched AMR in Agrifood Systems Transdisciplinary (AMAST) Network aims to unite diverse stakeholders from farm to fork, tackling the complex challenge of AMR through innovative, collaborative approaches. This £650,000 UKRI-funded initiative promises to reshape our understanding […]
Alternative protein foods in Europe: Consumer attitudes and regional variations
alt protein, consumer survey, Europe, insects, trends, /in Consumer Trends, E-News /by panglobalA comprehensive EU-backed study reveals diverse attitudes towards alternative protein foods across European regions, highlighting challenges and opportunities for market growth.
21st century approach to food safety: A call for genomic surveillance
food safety, foodborne pathogen, genomic, Quadram Institute, surveillance, /in Editors' Picks, Featured Articles, Food Safety /by panglobalA new review in Nature Reviews Microbiology advocates for a revolutionary approach to food safety. Researchers propose shifting from traditional methods to a holistic, genome-based surveillance system monitoring entire microbial communities across the food chain. This 21st-century approach aims to better address both known and emerging foodborne threats in our complex global food system.
Scientists use hydrogen nanobubbles to boost tomato antioxidants
antioxidants, health, hydrogen, irrigation, Nutrition, tomato, /in E-News, Food Science, Sustainability /by panglobalA groundbreaking study reveals that hydrogen nanobubble irrigation can significantly enhance the antioxidant content of tomatoes, potentially revolutionising crop nutrition and agricultural practices. This technique not only fortifies the fruit with higher concentrations of health-boosting compounds but also provides a blueprint for leveraging hydrogen’s unique properties in agriculture.
From garden oddity to grocery staple: The scientific makeover of the groundcherry
CRISPR, fruit, genetics, groundcherry, Nutrition, /in Featured Articles, Genetic Engineering /by panglobalScientists at the Boyce Thompson Institute are using CRISPR gene editing to transform the little-known groundcherry into a commercially viable crop, potentially revolutionising the fruit market and providing valuable insights for related species.
New global initiative to train food scientists and expand food composition database
food scientists, foodomics, Good Food Fellows, Periodic Table of Food Initiative, training, /in E-News, Sustainability /by panglobalThe American Heart Association and The Rockefeller Foundation are spearheading a pioneering research fellowship programme aimed at advancing our understanding of food composition and its impact on human and planetary health.
Genetic breakthrough unveils citrus flavonoid synthesis pathways
citrus, flavonoid, genetics, glycosylation, Nutrition, /in E-News, Nutrients /by panglobalNew research from Huazhong Agricultural University has identified key genes responsible for flavonoid production in citrus fruits, potentially paving the way for enhanced nutritional profiles and disease resistance in future cultivars.