Excess salt consumption* increases the risk of high blood pressure and is thought to be responsible for at least 2.5 million deaths worldwide each year, mostly from strokes and cardiovascular disease (World […]
Kelp, maggots and mycoprotein among future foods that must be mass-farmed to combat malnutrition
Researchers at the University of Cambridge say our future global food supply cannot be safeguarded by traditional approaches to improving food production. They suggest state-of-the-art, controlled-environment systems, producing novel foods, should be […]
Human interactions with wild and farmed animals must change dramatically to reduce risk of another deadly pandemic
Compiled by a team of international wildlife and veterinary experts, a new study has identified seven routes by which pandemics could occur and 161 options for reducing the risk. It concludes that […]
How grocery stores restock shelves in the age of coronavirus
By Sunday, Stew Leonard Jr. and his team were ready for a break.”Saturday was really, really busy,” Leonard, the CEO and president of Stew Leonard’s, a grocery store chain with seven locations […]
Reducing Food Waste
Better collaboration with farmers, processors and consumers could help retailers reduce the huge amount of wasted food, says Harvard Business Review article by three Cambridge Judge academics. A four-pronged strategy could help […]
Meat Snacks nibbling at Potato Chips market
Whether acting as meal replacements or a stopgap until a formal feast, snacks play a critical role in the American diet. They’re also a major cog in the retail landscape, as the […]
History Reveals The Hazards Of Dismantling Trade Protection
As the UK prepares to leave the EU, trade regimes are being reconfigured. Research into 19th-century trade regulations by Carolyn Cobbold, historian of science, shows that scientific claims play a significant role in shaping international trade. She […]
Why Americans Waste So Much Food
Most people feel guilty about discarding food, but say it would be hard to stop Even though American consumers throw away about 80 billion pounds of food a year, only about half […]
Researchers Check Quality Of Chocolate With Ultrasound
The quality of Belgium’s famous chocolate largely depends on the crystals that form during the hardening of the chocolate. Researchers from KU Leuven (Kulak Kortrijk Campus) have now developed a new and […]
Junk-Food Junkies Go Healthy When Rewarded
Healthy eating habits are more important than ever, with advocates calling for fast-food restaurants, schools and food providers to promote the sale of salads and vegetables as alternatives to burgers and fries. […]
Toddlers’ Eating Habits May Harm Long-Term Health
UK toddlers are consuming more calories and protein than recommended, potentially putting them at risk of obesity in later life, according to UCL research. The study, published last week in the British […]
Healthy vs Unhealthy Food: The Challenges Of Understanding Food Choices
We know a lot about food but little about the food choices that affect the nation’s health. Researchers have begun to devise experiments to find out why we choose a chocolate bar […]
Study Lays Out Effects Of Climate Change On Food Production And Health
Climate change could kill more than 500,000 adults in 2050 worldwide due to changes in diets and bodyweight from reduced crop productivity, according to new estimates from the University’s Oxford Martin Future […]
Nutrition Professor: New Dietary Guidelines Are A Political, Corporate Spin On Evidence-Based Nutrition
Thomas Sherman, PhD, Associate Professor of Pharmacology & Physiology at Georgetown University School of Medicine, offers this commentary originally posted on the “Georgetown Food Studies” blog about the recently released Dietary Guidelines. Sherman teaches metabolism, […]