How the freezer factors into lowering food waste
Putting extra holiday cookies and leftovers in the freezer will not only extend their shelf life — it could also put a dent in the U.S. household tendency to throw…
DNA of 1,000 year-old maize sheds light on origins of globally important food crop
Researchers have tested ancient DNA from corn found at archaeological sites in Arkansas, shedding new light on the dispersal of one of the world’s most important food crops. By reconstructing…
Global food yields have grown steadily during last six decades, study finds
Contrary to widespread concerns that global crop yields have stagnated in recent decades, a comprehensive study of worldwide food production finds yields have continued to grow at roughly the same…
From food crops to cancer clinics: Lessons in extermination resistance
Just as crop-devouring insects evolve to resist pesticides, cancer cells can increase their lethality by developing resistance to treatment. In fact, most deaths from cancer are caused by the evolution…
Decline in West African coastal fish stocks threatens food security and livelihoods
Fish stocks along the West African coast have declined significantly over the past five decades, threatening food security and the livelihoods of the fishing communities that depend on them, according…
ixigo’s Q2 FY25 sees 40% GTV surge; Expands into train food delivery with Zoop acquisition, ET TravelWorld
Le Travenues Technology, the parent company of ixigo, India’s leading OTA for the Next Billion Users, announced impressive growth in Q2 FY25, driven by strong financial performance and strategic expansion…
Asymmetric placebo effect in response to spicy food
The expectations humans have of a pleasurable sensation asymmetrically shape neuronal responses and subjective experiences to hot sauce, according to a study published October 8, in the open-access journal PLOS…
Improving cat food flavors with the help of feline taste-testers
Cats are notoriously picky eaters. But what if we could design their foods around flavors that they’re scientifically proven to enjoy? Researchers publishing in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food…
Retail inflation at 12-month low, IIP holds steady at 5%
NEW DELHI: Retail inflation eased slightly to a 12-month low in May with prices of some food items moderating marginally, while the index of industrial production (IIP) growth held steady…
Improved refrigeration could save nearly half of the 1.3 billion tons of food wasted each year globally
About a third of the food produced globally each year goes to waste, while approximately 800 million people suffer from hunger, according to the U.N.’s Food and Agriculture Organization. A…