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Is UPF just another short-lived health fad, like Paleo or Atkins?

Is UPF just another short-lived health fad, like Paleo or Atkins?

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Diet fads come and go. Low-fat foods were all the rage in the 1990s, but have since fallen out of favour; the low-carb Atkins diet gained widespread popularity in the early 2000s but is now passé; and even the Palaeolithic Diet (Paleo) is past peak popularity.The latest health trend to come onto the scene is

Regen ag: Undefined and unable to feed the planet?

Regen ag: Undefined and unable to feed the planet?

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Regen ag is not a specific practice, but rather a philosophy that uses a variety of techniques in combination. These typically include practices like no-till farming; using cover crops to protect soils; and minimising the use of synthetic inputs and fossil fuels.Although some questions remain as to the benefits across different farming systems and contexts

What’s Chevron got to do with food safety? 

What’s Chevron got to do with food safety? 

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— OPINION — In case you missed it, among the Supreme Court’s panoply of precedent shredding opinions last week was one that overruled the court’s watershed 1984 decision in Chevron U.S.A. v. Natural Resources Defense Council. Under Chevron, federal courts deferred to an agency’s interpretation of a law, as long as the interpretation was reasonable.

Keeping your Independence Day leftovers bacteria-Free

Keeping your Independence Day leftovers bacteria-Free

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Today Americans are gearing up for barbecues, picnics, and outdoor celebrations. While enjoying the festivities and indulging in delicious grilled meats, fresh salads, and other holiday treats, paying attention to food safety is crucial, especially when dealing with leftovers. This week’s hot temperatures across the country require an extra layer of caution to ensure food

Can food palatability be predicted?

Can food palatability be predicted?

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While different consumers like different foods, it can nevertheless be said that some foods are, generally speaking, more palatable than others. Chocolate or pizza are liked by the majority of consumers, for example.However, outside of these examples, it can be useful to ascertain whether certain foods are palatable before producing them en-masse.A recent study has

The UK has a new government: How will food and beverage be impacted?

The UK has a new government: How will food and beverage be impacted?

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It’s official. After 14 years of Conservative rule, the United Kingdom has a new government. The Labour win, officially announced by the BBC at 4:59am on the 5th​ of July, sees a political shift from the right-wing, over to the left.So, what does the new Labour government, and its leader, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, mean

Safeguarding food safety post-Supreme Court’s decision on Chevron Deference

Safeguarding food safety post-Supreme Court’s decision on Chevron Deference

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The recent Supreme Court decision to eliminate Chevron deference marks a pivotal shift in how federal agencies interpret and enforce laws. Established in Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. (1984), Chevron deference allowed courts to defer to Executive Branch agencies’ interpretations of ambiguous statutes. This principle provided crucial regulatory oversight in sectors like food

Dangers lurk in hot foods, drinks

Dangers lurk in hot foods, drinks

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— OPINION — One common food safety method to prevent food poisoning is to heat the food to a temperature where bacteria are killed, and serving the food hot.  We love hot food, and enjoy its aroma filling the air with mouthwatering appeal. Unfortunately, the hot food is also a food safety risk, since consuming

More outbreak patients found as FDA continues to investigate Salmonella infections

More outbreak patients found as FDA continues to investigate Salmonella infections

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Federal investigators continue to search for a source of Salmonella Typhimurium while the number of patients in an outbreak increases. As of July 3, there were 80 confirmed patients in the outbreak, up from 53 a week ago, according to an update from the Food and Drug Administration. The agency has not reported where the

Science Shorts: Asian seafood automation, dates as functional snack, kimchi for immune regulation and more feature in our round-up

Science Shorts: Asian seafood automation, dates as functional snack, kimchi for immune regulation and more feature in our round-up

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Blue economy hurdles: Automation and perception shift crucial to help Asia’s seafood sector move forward​The seafood sector in Asia requires major transformations both in terms of operational technologies and perception shifts, if the industry hopes to see effective and lasting transformation.This was the conclusion drawn by an expert panel that gathered at the recent SEA