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Fruit peel could be used to prevent multiple sclerosis, say researchers
The researchers have found that ursolic acid, abundant in fruit peels and some herbs, both prevents and repairs neurons in animal models of multiple sclerosis.
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University group determines best valorisation paths for food waste
A research group is looking at the best valorisation paths for food waste so that restaurant scraps can be re-used and turned into biodiesel, electricity or bioplastics.
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Waste not, want not
New Food’s Editor, Bethan Grylls, speaks to entrepreneur and food preservationist Saasha Celestial-One about the consequences of our wasteful habits.
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Chemists monitor plant gas ethylene as method to reduce food waste
Ethylene is a colourless, sweet-smelling gas emitted when flowers bloom and fruits ripen, which researchers have suggested is useful in preventing food spoilage if detected early.
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Framework compares environmental impact of regional food systems
The research, carried out by Princeton University, aims to allow planners to estimate the impact of a city's food system and evaluate policy actions.
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Food Waste Reduction Alliance releases food waste advice report
For the guide, FWRA interviewed food manufacturers, grocers and foodservice operators to get their best tips on how to successfully launch a reduction programme and to sustainably nurture it over time.
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Report reveals “growing expectations” from food consumers
A report from Lloyd’s Register has suggested that consumers in the US are more concerned about food waste than ever before, and expect more to be done by brands to tackle the issue.
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Sample Preparation and Chromatography Considerations in Food
This webinar will highlight sample preparation and chromatography contributions in LC-MS/MS workflows for PFAS and GenX compounds.
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Tackling global food and water challenges through international collaboration
Members of the International Food and Water Research Centre (IFWRC) Scientific Advisory Panel discuss current challenges the food industry is facing, including climate change and food fraud, as well as key trends and the role of international collaboration between industry, academia, government and non-government organisations.
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Project looks to up-cycle production waste from saw palmetto berries
Euromed and Archroma have partnered to up-cycle saw palmetto fruit extraction residues, which is said to focus on the role of waste in growing, harvesting and post-harvest handling in the botanical industry.
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Top ten food trends predicted for 2020
A focus on climate crisis and recycling are among the top food trend predictions recently made for 2020.
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Public is still ‘confused’ by recycling, says new report
Calls made for the food and drink industry to take action after new research shows that the public is still confused about recycling.
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Driving towards a sustainable future of food
Mercedes Groba, Innovation Programme Manager at the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) in Food, discusses the innovative solutions that will play an integral role in addressing the challenges of sustainability.
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Opening more supermarkets could reduce food waste, according to study
According to research from the Cornell University SC Johnson College of Business, opening more supermarkets could see less food being spoiled as people purchase food more frequently in smaller quantities.
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Food Integrity 2020 – Editor’s pick
New Food’s Editor, Bethan Grylls reveals what she is most looking forward to at the upcoming Food Integrity conference.
