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Highest ever attendance at Regional Conference for Europe
This year’s Regional Conference for Europe, hosted by Uzbekistan, received its highest ever attendance when it gathered to discuss new and persisting challenges.
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Fly larvae could be used as protein alternative
Research from an Australian university has questioned whether fly larvae commonly used for animal feed could be a feasible protein substitute.
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Traceability: the hidden link to improving seafood sustainability and profitability
Despite recognised obstacles, traceability could improve both the profitability and sustainability of the seafood industry – but implementation must be industry-wide in order to be effective, writes François Mosnier, Financial Research Analyst at Planet Tracker.
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Free-from becomes popular choice in UK
More and more Brits are choosing to consume free-from, with gluten- and wheat-free most popular choice, new research shows.
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Will probiotics replace antibiotics in US chickens?
The use of phytochemicals and probiotics in poultry are being trialled in the US as alternatives to antibiotics to promote healthy animals.
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New Food Issue #5 2020
Issue 5 2020 of New Food is available to read online, featuring stories on food safety, brewing & beverages, ingredients and our Cannabis Testing Supplement...
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A model solution for saving bananas
Researchers have developed an innovative solution for quickly identifying diseased banana crops, enabling them to be tackled before they take hold or spread.
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Act without delay, urges Marcus Rashford
UK parliament has voted against extending the free school meal vouchers during school holidays days after Marcus Rashford launched a petition to #endchildfoodpoverty.
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We are moving away from antibiotic use in farm animals
A new report shows a significant reduction in sales of antibiotics for farm animals in Europe between 2011 and 2018.
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OF&G calls for a cohesive approach to redress UK food production
The largest certifier of UK organic land, OF&G (Organic Farmers & Growers), has stated that a holistic, cohesive approach is needed to redress the balance between productivity and thriving wildlife – both of which are essential to secure a sustainable and healthy system.
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Championing ethical and sustainable values in hospitality beyond COVID-19
Food businesses must continue to support fundamental ethical principles around planetary health and environmental welfare as they recover from the economic impact of the pandemic, writes Jon Davies, Managing Director of Levy UK + Ireland.
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Asda opens its first sustainability store
UK supermarket chain Asda has opened its first sustainability store, with refill stations, less plastic, sustainable fashion lines and a recycling facility.
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Uncovering the true crimes of illegal fishing in the APAC region
Australia’s national science research agency CSRIO has investigated the issue of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (termed IUU fishing) finding human rights and labour abuses to be the main associated crimes.
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Survey highlights a growing thirst for canned drinking water
Results of a new survey reveal that UK consumers are open to the proposition of buying water in cans, rather than plastic bottles.
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Industry is urging immediate action to end illegal HFCs
The European FluoroCarbons Technical Committee has launched a call for industry and consumers to put a stop to the illegal trade in hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) via a pledge to #SayNoToIllegalHFCs.
