The emergence of the red dwarf bee in Europe may raise concerns about the introduction of new parasites and viruses and the potential economic consequences.

A recently published study examined whether sugar and sugar-sweetened beverage consumption was associated with premature aging in 3,322 childhood cancer survivors in the St. Jude Lifetime Cohort.

The market for nutritional supplements is a lucrative business segment that is less regulated and supervised. Advertising of dietary supplements is very effective, with 77% of Americans feeling that the industry is trustworthy.

A 2023 article highlighted the link between increased pesticide use and childhood cancers as a result of increased soy production.

In recent years, objections have arisen with many spice products from India. We summarize these issues here.

Oriental fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) was recently reported in France which poses a significant threat to France's agricultural sector, necessitating serious attention as highlighted by a recent report from France’s food safety authority (ANSES).

Bluu Seafood, a German company developing “lab-grown” fish, was showcasing its first finished products. Founded in 2020, Bluu Seafood is one of several companies working to solve the world’s seafood production problems, which includes overfishing; contamination from heavy metals and plastic; and cruelty.

New research presented at a scientific conference has found that time-restricted eating, a form of intermittent fasting, may not be as beneficial for heart health as previously thought.

A significant scandal has emerged in the Italian dairy industry, following revelations that a dairy company in the Marche region used prohibited chemicals to adulterate raw milk.

The future of Spain's iconic paella dish is under threat due to the European Union's ban on the pesticide tricyclazole.

Consumers worldwide are increasingly seeking healthier lifestyles and diets, leading to a growing demand for food products that contain fewer or no synthetic ingredients at all. Herbal extracts serve as a valuable source of biologically active components, however, they can also affect the characteristics of food products in both positive and negative ways.

As the traditional cocoa growing areas along the Equator are threatened by climate change, alternative sources of cocoa are needed.

A new analysis of federal data by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) suggests that wild caught, freshwater fish in the United States are more contaminated with toxic PFAS chemicals than commercially caught ocean fish.