EBSCO Information Services, Inc. | www.ebsco.com • 17th November 2023

Avoiding Pseudoscience While Researching Food and Health | EBSCOpost

Food industry professionals, researchers and consumers receive considerable information on food, nutrition and health. Exposure to articles, recordings and opinions that are presented as scientific but that are pseudoscience has the potential to influence awareness, knowledge and decision-making abilities.

Today, work published in predatory journals accounts for a staggering fifth of global scientific output, according to one study. That amounts to almost half a million articles a year, with th

The Staff Canteen • 8th November 2023

Sara Giuntoli restaurant manager of Michelin-starred restaurant Simpsons in Birmingham

“ I would encourage anyone to push themselves out of their comfort zone” - Sara Giuntoli.

foodnavigator.com • 23rd October 2023

Cocoa leaders demand a fair price for all

Each cocoa season, national governments set the farmgate price in a bid to ensure a fairer price for the commodity and protect the farmers who cultivate the ingredient from low prices.

The Earth & I • 22nd October 2023

The Healing Powers of Sunlight—Stronger Bones, Brighter Moods, Better Health

Pivoting from “harmful” to “healthy,” the public health rhetoric on sunlight and its healing properties has transformed in recent years, largely due to the benefits of vitamin D exposure.

foodnavigator.com • 20th October 2023

Collaboration over competition? Cocoa companies push for equitable farming

Despite farmgate prices rising​ in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire from 1st October 2023, the Living Income Reference Prices (LIRP) remain unmet, cocoa companies including Tony Chocoloney and Fairtrade argue, prompting them to urge for better corporate responsibility to pay farmers an equitable share of profits.

“Tony’s and Fairtrade are aligned regarding the calculation of the Living Income Reference Prices (LIRP) for cocoa – hence we are also in agreement regarding the fact that regulated farmgate pr

foodnavigator.com • 19th October 2023

Food allergy: Is improved near-miss reporting needed in the hospitality sector?

In its first food allergy report​ ​ Hospitality Allergen Support UK (HASUK) has called for improved knowledge in the hospitality sector on allergens and the need to include near-miss reporting as a standard within Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) across the hospitality sector.

Skinfood • 2nd October 2023

Cobalt Blue Glass Packaging Protects, Performs and Practically Lights Up Your Bathroom

Cobalt blue glass bottles are not only striking and stand out on our counters, but they also help keep our favourite skincare products their best for longer, making them an ideal beauty packaging choice.

Skinfood • 2nd October 2023

The Miraculous Benefits of Myrrh for Skin Care

Do you want to enhance your beauty routine and help create flawless skin? Look no further than myrrh. The powerful essential oil has been used for centuries to treat various skin ailments, from inflammation to dryness. Myrrh is now popping up in skin care products everywhere, giving us a natural and effective way to nourish and protect our skin.

Skinfood • 2nd October 2023

The Ancient Beauty Secret: Unlocking the Power of Frankincense in Skincare

Frankincense, the ancient beauty secret, has been used for centuries to protect and enhance the skin’s healthy appearance. In this month’s blog, we delve into the history of frankincense, how it’s used in skincare products, its benefits and how to choose a skincare formulation with frankincense.

Uncovering the power of frankincense in skincare is not a modern-day find–its roots date back centuries. Yet, skincare lovers are still discovering the ancient beauty ingredient today.

Frankincense is

Skinfood • 2nd October 2023

How To Build Your Skincare Routine

Create a sumptuous and self care-led skincare routine that makes you and your skin feel beautiful.

Skinfood • 2nd October 2023

What cruelty-free actually means and why it is as relevant as ever

“I don’t believe that suffering should be inflicted upon defenceless animals for human gain, be this pharmaceutical/medical or the products of the beauty industry,” says Sarah Butler, Founder of Skinfood.

Skinfood • 2nd October 2023

How to select the best botanicals for skincare

In beauty formulations today, botanicals and other natural ingredients provide sought-after and effective results for the skin. Botanicals in skincare prove a popular choice for people who are looking to achieve healthy-looking skin, a natural-based regime or a simple skincare routine.

Skinfood • 2nd October 2023

What makes a good beauty ingredient philosophy?

In today’s beauty space, more and more of us care deeply about skincare ingredients. We increasingly want to know what we are putting on our skin. In turn, this is leading brands to think more carefully about the content of their formulations.

Skinfood • 2nd October 2023

Vegan Beauty: Way More than just a Trend

Veganism is by no means new, but it has been brought into the spotlight in recent years thanks to various spokespeople, research, documentaries and media attention.

Skinfood • 2nd October 2023

Uncovering the Beauty of Natural Skincare

With its roots in the environment, natural beauty has garnered a huge fanbase of beauty aficionados in recent years. In fact, the natural and organic cosmetics market made a staggering £221 million in revenue last year, demonstrating its widespread appeal to skincare shoppers who want to revolve their skincare routines around natural ingredients and their plant-based finished products.

2nd October 2023

Child-appealing packaging in Canada linked to low nutrition

A new study calls for marketing restrictions in Canada as food and drink packaging aimed at children is found to be high in sugar and low in nutrients.

2nd October 2023

Scientists discover value-added benefits of sea cucumbers

Bioactive compounds in sea cucumbers could protect people from Type 2 diabetes, a new research study finds.

Researchers from the University of South Australia have analysed sea cucumbers, or Holothuria scabra Jaegar 1833, to evaluate the inhibitory properties of protein-bound advanced glycation end products (AGEs). The study furthers understanding of the part the marine animal extracts play in lowering the onset of diabetes.

foodnavigator.com • 29th September 2023

Food producers take controlled environment agriculture to space

In August 2023, scientists released a study​ exploring space-controlled environment agriculture (SpaCEA), an extension of the existing terrestrial controlled environment agriculture (CEA) production method.

foodnavigator.com • 28th September 2023

Higher food prices can lower poverty and spur production growth, research states

In August 2023, researchers from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in Sri Lanka and the United Nations (UN) University World Institute for Development Economics Research in Finland released a study​ stating that increased food costs can reduce poverty and stimulate food production growth.

foodnavigator.com • 20th September 2023

How is meat consumption affecting climate change?

Researchers from the University of Oxford examined the environmental impact of different types of diets in a recent study​ published in the Nature Food​ journal. The scientists examined consumers who are vegan, vegetarian, fish-eaters, and meat-eaters, by analysing data from over 55,000 people and information from over 38,000 farms in 119 countries.

20th September 2023

Why ADHD adults struggle with emotions (and what to do about it)

For people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), regulating and describing the emotions they feel can be challenging, particularly if they are intense. As an adult with ADHD, it may seem daunting to find and try new strategies to manage the emotional responses associated with ADHD.

20th September 2023

Coffee, tea, and yaupon: Energy drink brands experiment with caffeine sources

Drinks brands are exploring new types, blends, and sources of caffeine to support and optimise brain performance and cognitive function. We look at some recent product launches from Buzz Lite, White Wolf Nutrition, and My Wellness Mushroom.

20th September 2023

UK meat consumption drops due to cost-of-living crisis

Squeezed incomes and record inflation means UK consumers are eating less meat, creating potential for affordable meat-free and vegetable-forward launches.

20th September 2023

Manufacturers await groundbreaking aspartame safety review

The WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is preparing to release its findings on whether the sweetener aspartame is a possible carcinogen.