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Researchers have identified the environmental contaminant in organic egg yolks. Children who eat many organic eggs are thought to be amongst the most at risk. GettyImages/photohampster

Children at risk as ‘forever chemicals’ PFAS identified in organic eggs

Fresh research out of Denmark has identified the presence of environmental contaminant PFAS in organic eggs sourced from chicken farms all over the country. The risk for children ‘is noticeable’, according to associate professor Kit Granby from the DTU National Food Institute.

AB-BIOTICS believes microbiome health is a 'significant' innovation opportunity for food and beverage brands / Pic: GettyImages-nastco

AB-Biotics targets food and beverage market with microbiome solutions: ‘Every moment of consumption will be an opportunity’

Spanish biotech company AB-Biotics suggests that spiking interest in fermented foods and microbiome health represents a significant opportunity for the food and beverage industry. We caught up with Executive Director Sergi Audivert to learn more about...

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Building an intelligent production line for plant-based nitrogen sources

How transitioning to plant-based organic nitrogen will be key for biomanufacturers to maintain their upward trajectory and secure long-term success.

Has the UK’s sugar tax really worked for girls? And if so, why not boys?

Additional strategies beyond a soft drinks levy will be needed to reduce obesity, particularly in older boys and younger children, according to new Cambridge University research that some have called ‘speculative’.

‘Encouraging’: Defra releases ELM details, plans to ‘evolve’ CS with 30 new actions

The UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has announced fresh details of actions and payments for its environmental land management schemes.

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Own the AND℠: Delivering on the ever-changing consumer algorithm

‘What do I want to eat?’ is a question we ask ourselves multiple times per day. How can food providers ensure they tailor their offering to meet the growing list of consumer demands?

NPD Trend Tracker: From alt cheese made from melon seeds to gut-friendly chocolate

This week's innovation gallery features two IP-protected ways to produce cheese alternatives: one using melon seeds and the other leveraging root vegetables as a base ingredient. We also learn about a new tie-up between Unilever's The Vegetarian...

Positive Nutrition 2023 will take place in London, 29-31 March

First speakers announced for Positive Nutrition 2023: Hear from PepsiCo, Danone and more

FoodNavigator presents Positive Nutrition 2023: Healthy Innovation for the Mass market. The three-day event will cover topics ranging from reformulating HFSS products to wellness ingredients and food as medicine. And the first batch of speakers has just...