Makers of chocolate and cocoa products  have been waiting for the latest metal analysis, which was released early Wednesday by the journal Frontiers of Nutrition:. The  multi-year heavy metal analysis of 72 dark chocolate and cocoa products in the USA is based on data sets beginning in 2014, The new study isn’t likely to change

Portuguese authorities have cracked down on dodgy food supplements, olive oil, wine, and meat products in a range of operations over recent months. In late July, the Economic and Food Safety Authority (ASAE) inspected food supplements sold in physical and online stores to ensure compliance with the regulations. As a result of the action, 125

The popularity of air fryers in European households is firmly on the up.Though penetration isn’t yet on a par with the US – where some 60% of households own the cooking device as of 2023, according to research by Nestlé – ownership is forecast to grow by some 8.9% in 2024 in Europe, according to

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have been subject to growing criticism in recent years. Often constructed to be hyper-palatable, they are frequently high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) and have been linked to a range of negative health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and cancer.They are also, according to a new study, consumed most prominently by

Several Salmonella infections in Ireland have been linked to eating duck eggs. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said duck eggs should only be eaten after thoroughly cooking. FSAI and the Health Service Executive (HSE) have investigated five cases of Salmonellosis linked to duck eggs within the past 12 months. No information about the

From cultivated fats, to encapsulated oils and palm oil substitutes using precision fermentation, food tech start-ups have fats firmly on their radar.As global supply chains for traditional fats, like palm oil​ and cocoa butter, continue to face tough scrutiny around their impact on people and planet, a growing collection of European start-ups are turning to food

The European Commission has registered two new European Citizens’ Initiatives related to animal farms and labeling of food. The European Citizens’ Initiatives are “Stop Cruelty Stop Slaughter” and “Stop Fake Food: Origin on Label.” A European Citizens’ Initiative allows citizens to invite the EU Commission to propose related legal acts. Italian organizers of the “Stop Cruelty

While Jordan has experienced a rapid nutrition transition, with a shift from undernutrition to rising rates of overweight, obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases, the problem of micronutrient deficiencies has lingered over the years.To elucidate the severity of these micronutrient deficiencies, a study funded by UNICEF Jordan was conducted to compare the results of the Jordan

Following the acquisition by Agthia in December 2021, Freakin’ Healthy’s business has been given ‘robust support’ by the Middle Eastern FMCG heavyweight.“It has enabled synergy with other companies in the Agthia portfolio, improving our efficiency and sourcing capabilities. Agthia’s extensive resources and expertise have allowed us to scale up production and expand our market reach

The performance-enhancing effects of caffeine consumption on resistance exercise outcomes have been a topic of debate due to inconsistent results in previous studies.The effect of caffeine supplementation on hormonal responses has been shown to vary considerably among individuals. This variation is thought to stem from genetic disparities, particularly genetic variants (DNA polymorphisms), such as CYP1A2