food-science

SAN MATEO, Calif. — A feedlot lives and dies on one equation: what it costs to put weight on an animal versus what that animal brings at sale. Yet in many feedlot operations, the two halves of that equation live in different places. The feeding side, including rations, bunk calls, weights, and treatments, sits in […] The post How Feedlots Can Connect Operations and Finance for Better Decision-Mak…

Rice straw, often seen as agricultural waste, could soon be a key ingredient in functional foods and nutraceuticals, according to new research published in *Applied Food Research*. A team led by Apichai Sawisit from Rajamangala University of Technolo

Tomatoes, a staple in kitchens worldwide, face a silent battle after harvest. Once plucked from the vine, they become vulnerable to spoilage, losing firmness, flavor, and nutritional value with each passing day. For growers and suppliers, this postha

Research has uncovered that aquatic invertebrates such as mussels, crabs, and oysters hold significantly untapped nutritional value that could be a sustainable source of essential daily nutrients such as vitamin B12, iodine, and zinc. Notably, the research team discovered that current global production of aquatic invertebrates contains enough vitamin B12 and selenium to meet the equivalent annual…

A biodegradable wash may help remove surface pesticide residues and keep fruit fresh longer, though more testing is needed before real-world use. Many shoppers follow the same pattern after buying produce: they bring fruits and vegetables home, wash them, dry them, and hope they stay good long enough to eat. Fresh produce, however, can deteriorate [...]

Fresenius has unveiled NutriChef, a “meal-inspired” enteral nutrition option blending whole foods, such as fruits and vegetables. While maintaining the complete nutritional profile required for medical nutrition, it bridges the familiarity gap between conventional tube feeding formulas and home-prepared foods. NutriChef is now available in Germany, Switzerland, Norway, Netherlands, Denmark, and S…

On this Labor Day, let’s honor the people who do the hard agricultural work that brings food to our tables. Image from Vecteezy. The post Labor Day: a food politics reminder appeared first on Food Politics by Marion Nestle

Scientific Reports, Published online: 07 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-69918-0 Dielectric barrier discharge cold plasma inactivation of Ephestia kuehniella and quality assessment of wheat flour

Surface decontamination is key for ensuring the food safety of ready-to-eat (RTE) produce. However, current chlorine-based washes raise health concerns, highlighting the need for alternative decontamination strategies, in response to increasing regulatory restrictions across several European countries. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the potential of an alternative solution based on nan…

Insider Brief The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has received $2 million from the National Science Foundation to lead a four-year project developing AI-enabled tools aimed at identifying environmental threats to food production systems before they become larger problems. According to the university, the funding is part of a $4 million NSF Established Program to […]

Egypt’s farmers are caught in a tightening squeeze—less water, unreliable energy, and mounting agricultural waste—yet the solutions may lie in how these challenges interact rather than in treating them separately. A new study published in Discover Ag

The dream of a greener dairy farm just hit a snag. A new study published in npj Sustainable Agriculture reveals that while green biorefineries (GBRs)—facilities that extract protein from forage to reduce reliance on imported feed—seem like a sustaina