Breakthrough discovery for lowering arsenic in rice
Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have made a breakthrough discovery in lowering levels of arsenic in rice.
Archives for July 26, 2015
Wholegrain consumption may prevent early death
A high wholegrain intake may lower the mortality rate regardless of wholegrain type or cause of death, say researchers in a 120,000-strong Scandinavian cohort study.
US consumers are pretty clueless about gluten, reveals new survey from NSF
While celiacs – by necessity – are pretty clued up about gluten, most Americans are less well-informed, with a sizable number erroneously believing rice and potatoes contain gluten, according to a new survey.
‘The goal would be to be everywhere’: Nourish Snacks launches in retail shops across US
Nourish Snacks is marking its entry into wholesale distribution after a strong debut year selling online.
Boat to Plate mobile app traces the history of a fish through the supply chain
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute in Portland (GMRI) has partnered with The Nature Conservancy, Ecotrust Canada, and Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association to develop an app that tells people the history of a piece of fish by using their smartphone.
The challenges of selling insects in Europe
EU regulation is confusing but with growing consumer demand, it's still an attractive market. FoodNavigator spoke to five companies about the challenges of selling insects in Europe.
'There’s going to be little tweaks in the direction of better-for-you because it isn’t just a niche group like granola people, it’s everybody'
Trendy snacks: Will seaweed, hummus and cassava spell the death of the potato chip?
The alternative chip craze has exploded with a flurry of root veg and plant products on shelf, but can they compete with or even kill off the infamous potato chip?
The woman behind Element Snacks shares how to make it as an entrepreneur in “a man’s world”
Fundraising is a major challenge for entrepreneurs regardless of their gender, but women face unique hurdles that they must proactively address early or else risk not raising sufficient money to succeed, according to the founder of Element Snacks.