Food News Now: Decolonizing the GMO debate and more

Food systems reform has moved toward food justice. Discussions about GMOs have not.

Subscribe Monday, December 20, 2021 IFT Digital Exclusives 10 Food Trend Predictions for 2022 The editors at Food Technology magazine, published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), have announced their predictions for the hottest food trends for 2022. The Counter Decolonizing the GMO debate Food systems reform has moved toward food justice. Discussions about GMOs have not. PR Web Indoor farm Square Roots unveils new brand identity "Consumers everywhere are increasingly demanding fresh, locally grown food at their grocery store," said Tobias Peggs, Co-Founder and CEO at Square Roots. "Our new brand identity clearly emphasizes... Independent Food and drink exports to Europe fall by a quarter after Brexit New figures have shown that UK food and drink exports to the EU plunged by almost a quarter in the nine months after Boris Johnson's Brexit deal took effect, compared to pre-pandemic levels, with a... Univ. of Illinois The heat is on: RIPE researchers show ability to future-proof crops Research shows that bypassing a photosynthetic glitch common to crops like soybean, rice, and wheat, can confer thermal protection under heat stress in the field. Flinders Univ. Online menus should put healthy food first Women who see healthy food at the top of an online menu are 30 to 40 percent more likely to order it, a study has found, with the authors saying menu placement could play a role in encouraging... Journal of Food Science Developing active formulations using essential oils, citrus extract against foodborne pathogens The antibacterial and antifungal effects of six plant-derived essential oils and two types of citrus extracts were studied against two pathogenic bacteria and three fungi. PNAS Opinion: Allow Golden Rice to save lives Widespread consumption of the genetically modified rice variety known as Golden Rice offers a potent and cost-effective strategy to combat vitamin A deficiency. Globe Newswire Ingredion names Charles Magro to board of directors Ingredion Inc. announced the election of Charles Magro to its board of directors, effective May 1, 2022. Currently, Magro serves as the CEO and a director of Corteva Inc., a publicly traded, global... CRFSFS Chickpea protein ingredients: A review of composition, functionality, and applications In this review the composition, functionality, and applications of chickpea protein ingredients are described. Moreover, methods to enhance protein quality have been identified, as well as applications... Institute of Food Technologists | 525 W. Van Buren St. | Suite 1000 | Chicago, IL 60607 | USA This newsletter made Smart by Subscribe | Report | Learn More | Unsubscribe | Contact