All Agriculture & Fresh Produce articles – Page 8
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NewsNew study explores potential for climate-smart coffee
In the face of decreasing Arabica production due to the impact of climate change, researchers are exploring potential alternative coffee cultivars that thrive in other climates.
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NewsMars records 8% reduction in greenhouse gases in 2023
Following its 2023 commitment to investing more than $1 billion to support the shift to net zero, Mars has reported notable success in its emission reduction efforts.
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NewsNew study finds PFAS increasingly being added to US pesticide products
A comprehensive review has found that 14 percent of all US pesticide active ingredients are PFAS - known as 'forever chemicals'.
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ArticleIs now the time for a UK food policy reform?
Here, Dr Clive Black advocates for a comprehensive UK food system overhaul, emphasising the need for coordinated government strategy when it comes to food policy.
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NewsStrawberry shortage looms due to global warming, researchers warn
Climate change could lead to a 40 percent drop in strawberry yields, making the fruit scarcer and more expensive, according to latest research.
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NewsPepsiCo enters partnership to decarbonise crop production in Europe
Yara and PepsiCo Europe have entered a long-term partnership that aims to provide farmers with crop nutrition programmes.
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NewsNCSA researchers launch app to combat food insecurity
Researchers based in the US have developed a new app that they claim tackles supply chain and food insecurity issues.
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NewsAgroecology gains ground in the US
Researchers from Dartmouth College have represented agroecology as an emerging transformative approach for sustainable US farming.
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NewsF&B sector reacts to election outcome
As the UK wakes up to a Labour election victory, the food and beverage sector has already been voicing their reactions. Find out their responses here...
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Lidl and WWF launch five year partnership
Discount retailer Lidl has announced it is collaborating with WWF on a strategic partnership that will be active in 31 countries focussing on sustainability. Find out more here…
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NewsResearchers improve crops using laser beams and 3D printing
Using laser scanning to generate 3D models of certain parts of sugar beet, researchers claim they have taken a step forward in developing AI-assisted crop pipeline improvement.
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NewsAldi cuts down on plastic waste for its bananas
Discount retailer Aldi will be removing the plastic waste form its bananas in a new packaging trial. Find out more here...
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News$14.8M grant backs Illinois-Singapore precision fermentation partnership
A grant had been awarded to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers and partners in Singapore to convert sugars and inedible parts of crops into healthier foods.
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NewsVirginia Tech receives grants to advance drone herbicide spraying
Two grants have been awarded to Virginia Tech researchers to support in standardising unmanned aerial systems for herbicide spray applications.
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NewsCould applying medical nanotech to crops revolutionise farming?
Researchers from the University of California have argued that applying nanotechnology to agriculture may help growers meet increasing global food demands.
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NewsAldi signs £750 million deal with apple grower
Investing in a Kent-based apple grower, discount retailer Aldi has announced that it has signed a £750 million deal with British company AC Goatham & Son.
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ArticleIn-Depth Focus: Food Safety
The Food Safety In-Depth Focus in New Food Issue 1 2024 features articles from Interfaces at the Manchester Metropolitan University, the sister of Owen Carey and Stop Foodborne Illness discussing the latest advancements and campaigns that are impacting the food safety sector.
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ArticleNew Food Issue 1 2024
In the first 2024 print issue of New Food, we feature exclusive content from leading industry experts and thought leaders discussing: the latest advancements and campaigns that are impacting the food safety sector; the importance of quality ingredients that offer the consumer the best possible eating experience, without compromising in ...
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Recall Roundup: Spotlight on pathogens
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup we highlight food and beverage recalls in the US involving Salmonella contamination.
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NewsTesco launches laser-etched avocados
Supermarket giant Tesco has announced that it will be trialling bold laser etching on its extra large avocados in a bid to cut down on plastic.