Inside Food: Issue 6

While nano-sized components have long been part of the manufacture of conventional food, new artificial nanomaterials are now being developed for use in food and beverage processing. With new regulations due for next year and initiatives underway to study public perception, we find out which nano food applications we could see in the near future.

In the latest issue of Inside Food we take a look at the mega-trend of responsible and sustainable sourcing and find out how a process known as ‘environmental fingerprinting’ promises to determine the country of origin of food products.

We also review progress made within the first year of the adoption of a voluntary code of dairy practice in the UK, investigate the backlash against genetically modified food, and ask how the new universal front-of-pack food labelling scheme in the UK has been received by the food industry.

Moreover, we investigate how increased awareness of traceability has boosted the organic industry, look at how consumers and manufacturers can reduce food waste and comment on how fast food brands are using family blockbusters to target children and parents alike.

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In this issue

The Future’s Nano
With new regulations due for next year and initiatives underway to study public perception, Inside Food finds out how far nanotechnology has advanced in the food industry.
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Greening the Food Chain
Responsible, sustainable sourcing and manufacturing of food is an industry mega-trend. Karen Nielsen of Canadean Ingredients reports on an abundance of global initiatives aimed at certifying and tracing the origins of food.
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Original Thinking
In a bid to meet consumer demand for details of a food’s origin, Waitrose is piloting a new technology. We investigate how stable isotope ratio analysis can authenticate British produce.
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Doing Right by Dairy
After continual price cuts caused many farmers to go under, a voluntary code of practice was introduced to improve relations between processors and farmers. Inside Food asks what progress has been made.
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The GM Backlash
The UK Environment Secretary recently urged widespread adoption of GM crops in Europe, opening the gates to more controversial debates over GM foods. We consider the future of GM.
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Going Organic
In the UK’s post-horsemeat scandal society, consumers’ increased awareness of traceability has boosted the organic industry. We speak to Paul Moore from the Organic Trade Boad about the organic success story.
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Green Light for Labels?
A universal front-of-pack labelling scheme has been launched in the UK to help consumers make informed nutritional decisions. But is the system demonising certain products? Inside Food investigates.
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What a Waste
Food waste is a growing concern for the food industry, and has been tackled in numerous ways. We take a look at how consumers and manufacturers can help to reduce food waste.
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Banking on Blockbusters
Food companies tied in with movie franchises are big business this year. Mike Cranston of film promotions agency Filmology explains how fast food brands are using family blockbusters to target children and parents alike.
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Next issue preview

In a bid to tackle obesity, chemical engineers are developing ingredients to help reduce hunger pangs and snacking. We find out how food designed to alter its structure once inside the stomach could control digestion and trick the body’s sensory system.

We also explore a new dehydration technology using vacuum pressure and microwave energy to preserve various types of food, and find out how technology designed for outer space is being developed for the food industry to detect contaminants in food.

Moreover, we ask how improved taste and texture could boost the market for veggie meat alternatives, investigate the secrets behind the sweet success of the gourmet confectionery market and get a taste of the first chocolate in the UK to have its health claims validated by independent researchers.

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