Food Industry

The ketogenic diet is high-fat, moderate-protein and low-carbohydrate. Ketogenic diets make the body produce ketones, which are used as an alternative fuel when blood sugar levels are low. Ketones are produced in the liver from fat, making the ketogenic diet a popular approach to weight loss. There is also evidence…

In Europe, 88m tonnes of food is wasted each year. An oft cited fact is that if food waste were a country it would be the third largest emitter behind only the USA and China. “When food is wasted, the energy and water it takes to grow, harvest, transport, and package…

A legal framework aimed at more efficiently enforcing Japan’s Green Food System Strategy, dubbed the Green Food System Act, was enforced earlier this year in July. It contained various basic principles for the food industry to adhere to, along with detailed support measures such as potential tax relief and loans…

The fast-food industry is seeking to overturn one of the most significant labor wins in recent American history by trying to scrap a new law in California that will establish an industry council for the sector on wage standards and other regulations, including safety. The Fast Food Accountability and Standards…

Fujitsu and Phytocontrol to collaborate on offering food contaminant analysis service via Fujitsu Computing as a Service (CaaS) New service to contribute to global food safety TOKYO, Sep 16, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu today announced the start of a strategic collaboration with Phytocontrol Group (hereinafter Phytocontrol)(1), French leader…

Organophosphate esters (OPEs) are chemicals used as flame retardants in furnishings and textiles, building, food packaging materials and decorating materials, as well in various other consumer products. Scientists from the University of Birmingham have completed the first comprehensive assessment of OPEs found in UK foods. The study tested nearly 400…

The Tasmanian Government recognises the unique and valuable contributions women make to our seafood industry, which is why we have partnered with Women in Seafood Australasia (WISA) to offer two bursaries to this year’s Seafood Directions conference. Seafood Directions is a national forum that brings together industry colleagues to promote…

The OneRare global multiplayer P2E NFT game for food lovers is live on the Polygon mainnet, and it is super impressive! The world’s first food metaverse, OneRare, aims to change the food industry and use blockchain technology to celebrate food worldwide. OneRare is a 3D Virtual P2E NFT foodverse economy…

There’s a ‘shake-out’ happening among the many newly launched plant-based meat substitutes, according to consultancy New Nutrition Business. And while some failure in any new market where companies are flocking to meet a perceived need is to be expected, much of this can be attributed to basic strategy mistakes. "There…

Scientists have had to rely on approximations or limited viewpoints up until now to analyze particle motion through porous materials like biological tissues, polymers, different minerals, and sponges. A new study has now offered a novel technique presenting exciting opportunities in diverse settings. Scientists at the University of Bristol have…