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Think tank says global panel is needed to hit UN’s sustainability goals
"There is no alternative to sustainability," says Barilla Foundation Chief Executive, Guido Barilla.
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The delicate nitrogen balance behind Californian almond production
With 80 percent of the world's almonds grown in California, it's essential that farming methods there are sustainable. Soil scientist Sat Darshan Khalsa and his team have studied ways farmers can ensure their production methods aren't costing the earth.
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PepsiCo commits to 100 percent recycled plastic for its bottles in Europe
The soft drinks giant says that this drive towards recycled plastic will save an estimated 70,000 tonnes of virgin, fossil-fuel based plastic every year.
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What consumers want: Has Covid changed consumer habits for good?
With COVID-19 turning the food industry upside down overnight, EIT Food's latest report suggests some changes may be here to stay.
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Oat drink gets on Britain’s milk floats
Oato says its oat drink will be delivered before 7am around the UK in reusable glass bottles to prevent excess waste.
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New funding scheme will reward sustainable farming in the UK
EU payments will be withdrawn from 2021, with a new funding scheme, which rewards sustainable farming methods, set to replace them.
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Landmark wheat genome discovery could shore up global food security
Project leader, Curtis Pozniak, compares the findings to locating a missing piece of your favourite puzzle, and hopes this will transform the way wheat is grown globally.
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The plant-based protein to watch out for…
With sales of plant-based proteins going through the roof around the world, Fay Allen takes a look at one product that looks set to take the industry by storm...
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Locust genome could be the key to ending devastating crop damage
The desert locust has a notoriously complex genome structure, but scientists hope that by cracking their genetic code they can develop 'intelligent pesticides' that do not harm other organisms.
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Diageo makes big sustainability promises
The drinks giant is committing to several big promises as part of the United Nation's Sustainability Development Goals, which it's aiming to achieve by 2030.
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Going plant-based
A discussion with Unilever's Carla Hilhorst on the food trend sweeping the world.
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Smart Notes: Heratherm Refrigerated Incubators
Why are Peltier incubators with cooling and heating technology the ideal incubator for labs aiming to be environmentally focused compared to conventional compressor units?
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Just how sustainable is palm oil?
Palm oil is estimated to feature in at least 50 percent of packaged products, according to the WWF. However, can it be farmed sustainably? Will Stolton discusses.
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Bananas facing devastating pandemic
Scientists battle to find a solution as Tropical Race 4 threatens the beloved banana's existence.
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Why has vegan protein become so popular and is it here to stay?
The Protein Works has long been offering vegan proteins, here, Laura Keir, CMO, looks at the drivers behind its recent surge in popularity.
