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EU proposes food waste reduction targets
The EU has outlined food waste reduction targets and is asking Member States to cut their food waste by 10 percent by 2030.
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Eye-tracking reveals consumers focus on label date, not wording
Researchers have found “up to half of consumers may decide to pour perfectly good milk down the drain based solely on their glance at the date label”.
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Olio partners with Whole Foods Market in London
Local sharing app Olio has entered a partnership with Whole Foods Market to cut down on food waste in London.
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From trash to treasure: Revolutionising food redistribution with Olio
Co-founder and CEO of Olio, Tessa Clarke tells Grace Galler exactly how the food redistribution company keeps food safety standards in check while fighting food waste.
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Harnessing ‘non-destructive testing’ to fight food waste
Philip Simpson, Commercial Director at ReFood, discusses the value of non-destructive testing technologies and how they can be harnessed by food manufacturing businesses to reduce avoidable food waste.
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UK wonky waste condiments producer plans international expansion
Rubies in the Rubble, a UK based award winning condiment producer has launched a £500k crowdfunding campaign.
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Researchers discover a new use for used coffee pods
According to new research, used coffee pods can be recycled to produce filaments for 3D printing as part of a circular economy.
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$2 million grant given to research food waste prevention methods
In a bid to tackle food waste, a $2 million grant has been given to several universities to create food waste measurement tools.
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What UK region is the most food waste conscious?
According to new data, Bristol, Norwich and Manchester are amongst the UK’s leading cities when it comes to affectively addressing food waste.
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Tesco to switch to ‘Best Before’ dates on yoghurt
Leading supermarket Tesco has changed its yoghurt labelling from ‘Use By’ to ‘Best Before’ to cut down on food waste.
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Scientists create world’s first “totally edible” battery
Researchers at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia have created the world’s first rechargeable edible battery.
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Rethinking sweetener production
Natural sweeteners are an important health management tool for many as they contain fewer calories than sugar and some can even support dental and diabetic health. However, most natural sweeteners are manufactured using chemical processes. Here, Co-founder and COO at ArcitekBio Jai Lad explores the opportunities for developing a circular…
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Hellmann’s to provide free food parcels during Ramadan
Partnering with UK charity Human Appeal, Hellmann’s is launching “Iftar for All” to provide free food parcels during Ramadan.
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Plant-based NPD? Don’t jump the gun…
Faba bean protein is an ingredient that’s recently garnered much attention for its meat-comparable sensory attributes and in the ever-evolving plant-based market, brands are naturally keen to innovate. In their race to cater to consumer demands, however, colleagues from Campden BRI and plant-based food producer Upfield caution product developers to consider…
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Scientist to develop “game changing” fruit and veg coating
A scientist is developing an egg-based coating for fruit and vegetables that he says “could help to improve access to fresh produce in food deserts”.
