Changes to animal feed could supply food for one billion people

While millions around the world face the threat of famine or malnutrition, the production of feed for livestock and fish is tying up limited natural resources that could be used to produce food for people. New research from Aalto University, published in Nature Food [1], shows how adjustment to the feeding of livestock and fish […]

SPX FLOW’s scraped surface heat exchanger helps reduce energy costs and emissions

SPX FLOW, Inc., a leading provider of process solutions for the nutrition, health and industrial markets, reports that customers who use its latest scraped surface heat exchanger (SSHE), Nexus, in margarine and shortening production are better able to meet sustainability and business goals by reducing emissions and cost.

The environmental footprint of food

Researchers map the environmental pressures of global production for all foods across aquatic and terrestrial systems

Hope rides on our ingenuity

It is well known in the food industry that over the past several years there has been a marked shift in consumer demand for plant-based foods, not only a preference for simply fruit and vegetables, but also a demand for plant-based meats.

AISEF to host sixth edition of International Spice Conference (ISC 2023) in Chennai

International Spice Conference 2023 (ISC 2023), the global spice business forum facilitating innovative partnerships to explore the latest development, challenges and innovations in the industry, will get underway at ITC Grand Chola from January 19-22, 2023. After three years of virtual meetings, AISEF is bringing the Spice Fraternity’s investors, entrepreneurs, think tanks, policymakers, researchers and […]

Study explores what food sector needs to know about how to reduce sodium

Sodium is an essential micronutrient, but the amount we need is small. Three slices of bread or one teaspoon of table salt will do it, and chances are your daily sodium intake is far greater. More than 90% of Americans consume too much sodium, which can lead to hypertension, high blood pressure, and increased risk […]

Newly launched second EAT-Lancet Commission has greater focus on equitable and inclusive food systems

EAT, the science-based non-profit dedicated to transforming the global food system, in collaboration with partners the Stockholm Resilience Centre (SRC), the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), Harvard University and OneCGIAR, has launched the second EAT-Lancet Commission (EAT-Lancet 2.0) on healthy diets from sustainable and equitable food systems.

Study suggests possible link between artificial sweeteners and heart disease

A large study of French adults published by The BMJ [1] suggests a potential direct association between higher artificial sweetener consumption and increased cardiovascular disease risk, including heart attack and stroke.