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Naked clams – tomorrow's answer for a more sustainable food source?

Researchers evaluated teredinids as a potentially nutritious and sustainable future food source.

23 Nov 2023

UK launches new science center to address food insecurity

The UK will launch a new science centre where experts will develop climate resilient crops and identify risks to global food systems, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce today (Monday 20th November).

20 Nov 2023

Switching from animal-based to plant-based foods reduces risk of heart disease, diabetes, and mortality

The effects of replacing animal-based foods with plant-based alternatives on cardiometabolic health and all-cause mortality.

20 Nov 2023

Human urine as a sustainable fertilizer solution for small-scale farmers

The production of mineral based fertilizers requires a significant amount of energy and relies in part on non-renewable resources such as phosphate rock.

17 Nov 2023

Blooming health: Unfolding the petal-perfect virtues of edible flowers

A comprehensive review of the nutritional and therapeutic benefits of edible flowers highlights their role in health, food security, and environmental sustainability. This study provides insight into the nutritional content of flowers, their potential health benefits due to bioactive compounds, and innovative sustainable uses like phytoremediation and natural dyes.

9 Nov 2023

Simple dietary substitutions can slash US carbon footprint by over 35%

The environmental and health impact of simple food substitutions in the United States (U.S.) diet.

31 Oct 2023

Fungi used to produce food products have potential probiotic effects on gut inflammation

Many fungus strains have been used and selected by the food industry for their capacities to ferment, produce flavors or produce heterologous molecules.

26 Oct 2023

Can the planetary health diet save your life and the planet? Study finds mixed results

Adhering to a Planetary Health Diet (PHD), which emphasizes plant-based foods, was found to reduce risks of chronic diseases and death among Chinese Singaporeans, according to a new study. However, while higher PHD scores were linked to a 7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, they also resulted in increased land and water usage

26 Oct 2023

Plant microorganisms from fruit and vegetables boost gut diversity

Bacterial diversity in the gut plays an important role in human health. The crucial question, however, is where are the sources of this diversity? It is known that an important part of the maternal microbiome is transferred to the baby at birth, and the same happens during the breastfeeding period via breast milk.

24 Oct 2023

Blue light technology to combat surface contamination by foodborne pathogens

How effectively antimicrobial blue light (aBL) inactivated dried cells and biofilms.

19 Oct 2023

Disinfectants used in food production may exacerbate antibiotic resistance

Yes, say researchers - who suspect that disinfectants used in food production may in fact be exacerbating a global public health problem.

5 Oct 2023

Sushi and other raw seafood can spread antibiotic-resistant bacteria, study warns

Bacteria in raw seafood can make you sick. Seafood can also spread bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics.

28 Sep 2023

Are edible coatings the answer to fresher, eco-friendlier fruit and veg packaging?

Review sheds light on edible coatings as a sustainable alternative to traditional packaging and preservatives in the food industry, particularly for perishable items like fruits and vegetables.

28 Sep 2023

Earthworms boost global crop production by 140 million tons

In a landmark study published in Nature Communications, researchers reveal that earthworms are responsible for a significant increase of 140 million metric tons in global cereal and legume crop production. This underscores their crucial role in agriculture and highlights the importance of sustainable soil management practices.

27 Sep 2023

COVID-19 pushed upstate New Yorkers to embrace backyard farming

During the COVID-19 pandemic, upstate New Yorkers turned to backyard and wild food production to gain more control over their food supply, according to a study by Cornell University. The research highlights how the pandemic-related disruptions in conventional food supply chains led to a significant uptick in gardening, poultry rearing, and foraging as a strategy to improve food security.

25 Sep 2023

Lack of clean water, sanitation, and hygienic controls in Cambodia promotes emergence of drug-resistant E. coli

A new study suggests that Escherichia coli and other disease-causing microbes are passing easily between humans and animals in Cambodia, a country where clean water, sanitation and hygienic controls are lacking in many regions.

19 Sep 2023

A family of weird proteins hijacks plants’ cellular plumbing

Many of the bacteria that ravage crops and threaten our food supply use a common strategy to cause disease: they inject a cocktail of harmful proteins directly into the plant's cells.

13 Sep 2023

Voluntary collective isolation ineffective in preventing COVID-19 spread among Indigenous populations

Indigenous Peoples have suffered disproportionally from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Systemic factors including lack of sovereignty, limited infrastructure and discrimination in local health care systems make Indigenous populations vulnerable to infectious diseases.

24 Aug 2023

Households that grow their own food waste less, eat more fruit and vegetables

Household fruit and vegetable production, in allotments and gardens, could be key to a healthy and food-secure population, a new study from the University of Sheffield has found.

22 Aug 2023

Meat and dairy industry lobbies to stifle competition from alternative meat products

The summertime barbecue – an American tradition synonymous with celebrating freedom – may be tainted by a decidedly unfree market.

18 Aug 2023