Positive shifts: COVID-19 spurs Oman towards more sustainable and healthy food consumption
In the wake of disrupted food supplies caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, consumers worldwide have been prompted to reconsider how and what they eat, as well as their purchase decisions.To examine the impact of the pandemic on dietary and grocery-shopping behaviours in Oman, a study including 356 consumers aged 18 years and above was conducted.
Personalised products: Tech-savvy and health-conscious consumers tipped to drive 3D food printing growth in APAC
Although the idea of 3D printing has been around for several decades, the idea of applying this technology to the food industry really only took off in the past few years.The industry’s relatively short history as well as strong media association of this sector with futuristic applications - e.g. the printing of usable guns á
Research for mental health: Huge scope for new studies on synergistic impact of ingredients
That’s according to an expert from Australia’s Deakin University Food and Mood Centre which specializes in researching the role of diet and nutrition for mental health.“The role that food and nutrition plays when it comes to mental health is a pretty new field of research, but there has been knowledge of a strong association between
Devil will be in the detail: New Zealand a step closer to natural health products regulatory revamp
The New Zealand natural health products (NHPs) industry has been clamouring for new regulations for years. Although a Natural Health Products Bill was introduced in 2011, it was withdrawn​ after six years of going through parliamentary processes in 2017 following a change in government.Five years on, the government formally introduced​ a new bill for NHPs
Poppy seed panic: Australian food firms stress poisoning cases ‘outside of brands’ control’ amid nationwide recalls
Australia has observed a series of severe food poisoning cases linked to poppy seed consumption, with over 30 consumers having been hospitalised and/or treated for high levels of thebaine, a toxic chemical found in non-food grade poppy seeds.Most of the symptoms observed have been serious enough to warrant medical concern, including difficulty breathing, muscle spasms
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