All Agriculture & Fresh Produce articles – Page 7
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ArticleDon't forget the grub!
Dr Clive Black from Shore Capital Markets reflects on the imperative for the agrifood sector to push its way to the top of the new UK Government’s agenda.
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NewsSmart lighting could be key to making vertical farming more cost-effective
Scientists have discovered how tailoring light conditions in vertical farms could reduce energy costs and improve plant health. This breakthrough could help make vertical farming systems more sustainable and scalable, addressing the challenge of feeding a growing global population.
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Recall Roundup: undeclared peanuts, Listeria monocytogenes and metal contamination
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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Recall Roundup: Undeclared allergens and Salmonella contamination
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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NewsNew Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein Launches at NUS
National University of Singapore unveils new facility to advance alternative proteins
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NewsFree healthy food samples may lead to unhealthy food purchases
University of South Florida research study reveals the surprising effect of a false sense of virtue
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NewsNew UD Study Reveals Water Management's Impact on Toxic Metals in Baby Food Staples
University of Delaware researchers uncover how water management affects toxic metal levels in rice and spinach, staples often found in baby food, potentially influencing future food safety policies.
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Recall Roundup: new cases of lead contamination and undeclared allergens
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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NewsAfrican Cocoa Marketplace launches innovative new platform to boost global trade
ACM's new platform fills a longstanding gap in the African cocoa market, providing a cutting-edge solution for supply chain visibility and market access.
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NewsVon der Leyen receives recommendations for the future of EU agriculture
After seven months of negotiations, the European Commission has received a pivotal report from the Strategic Dialogue on the future of EU agriculture. The report outlines five key pillars to guide the transformation towards a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable agricultural system.
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Recall Roundup: more undeclared allergens
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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NewsHow coconuts and citrus plants can help combat gum disease
Fruit compounds within coconut and citrus plants could protect your teeth
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NewsChatGPT study bridges the skill gap in precision agriculture
Students without prior coding knowledge successfully program microcontrollers.
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NewsNew grant awarded to support the progression of hydroponic food production
The grant offers the industry an opportunity to study food safety, plant pathogens and pests in hydroponics.
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NewsCurrent food safety practices may be insufficient to protect consumers from pesticide ingestion
New research has found that washing alone could be insufficient to prevent pesticide ingestion from produce and that peeling would be required to remove potential contamination.
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Will food security go nuclear?
Following a recent trip to South East Asia, Professor Chris Elliott considers the role that nuclear science and technology can play in tackling food insecurity across the region, and shares his insight into current research and future opportunities in this space.
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NewsResearchers utilising AI to support consumers in US food deserts
University researchers across the US are working to develop a new AI-powered tool that will help businesses operating in food deserts to give more nutritious choices to consumers.
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Article“A product of its time”: Behind the scenes of monk fruit decoctions “not novel” ruling
With the FSA confirming that monk fruit decoctions are “not novel” foods, David Thorrold sat down with New Food to explain the process behind the ruling and his visions for the future of this natural sweetener.
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NewsSuntory Beverage & Food leverages AI on blackcurrant farms to support UK biodiversity efforts
SBF GB&I's project is helping to demonstrate how farm stewardship can go hand-in-hand with wildlife protection and is part of the company's broader commitment to improving biodiversity.
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NewsPepsiCo launches new initiative to support the transformation of agriculture in North America
PepsiCo's Planting Pathways Initiative will aim to provide equitable opportunities for young people and people from various backgrounds to enter the agriculture sector.