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Good news for gut health industry as bad gut bacteria linked to obesity

Good news for gut health industry as bad gut bacteria linked to obesity

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The past decade has seen the rise and rise of the gut-health trend, forging an industry worth an estimated 19.12 billion USD in 2024, with a projected annual growth rate of 3%, according to market insight firm, Statista. It’s safe to say then that the gut health trend is here to stay​ and new research, linking

Why an all-female food sector collective is cycling 75k across Kenya

Why an all-female food sector collective is cycling 75k across Kenya

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The Farm Africa GROW for Good Challenge will take women FMCG industry leaders across the Embu County on bikes for 75k from 20-25 October, with the aim of raising at least £75,000​.The group will stop to work on female-led farms involved in Farm Africa’s regenerative agriculture project.By working on the farms, the fundraisers will have first-hand

How gluten-free baking is changing: Cleaner labels, better taste, no compromise

How gluten-free baking is changing: Cleaner labels, better taste, no compromise

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The rise of gluten-free (GF) diets has been a prominent trend, driven both by the growing number of people with celiac disease and those choosing GF products for their perceived health halo. However, as UPFs come under increased scrutiny, questions are being raised about the highly processed nature of many GF bakery items.With the market

U.S. Representative DeLauro introduces Toxic Free Food Act, closing GRAS loophole

U.S. Representative DeLauro introduces Toxic Free Food Act, closing GRAS loophole

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Representative Rosa DeLauro, D-CT, has introduced the Toxic Free Food Act, which would require the FDA to close the “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) loophole and make chemical food additives subject to FDA approval and oversight. The veteran lawmaker also submitted public comment to the Food and Drug Administration as the agency works to develop

County warns against unpermitted food vendors to help avoid foodborne illnesses

County warns against unpermitted food vendors to help avoid foodborne illnesses

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Clark County (WA) Public Health is urging community members to only purchase food from permitted food carts, event vendors and restaurants. Permitted food establishments undergo routine inspections to ensure safe food handling, storage and preparation practices are followed, which reduce the risk of foodborne illness. The health department is concerned about unsafe food practices occurring

Milkfish producer Fisherfarms aims to beat stiff competition in Asia through convenience foods, widening market access

Milkfish producer Fisherfarms aims to beat stiff competition in Asia through convenience foods, widening market access

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With most of its business driven by bangus (milkfish) products, the company claims to be the largest farmer, processor, and supplier of milkfish and shrimp in the country.According to the firm’s Senior Export Manager, Mary Grace M. Bingco, a majority of Fisherfarms’ products are being exported. Its key markets are the US, Canada, Australia, and