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Expiry labels to be reworded
Approved Food has welcomed the move from food manufacturer, Unilever, to re-word expiry labels to better indicate consumption safety.
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2020 EU project to develop alternative proteins
The new ‘future-proof’ protein foods will be made from plants, fungi, byproducts and residues.
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What can food brands learn from environmental sustainability in the Nordics?
Jaclyn Bowen spoke to Oliver Amdrup from Puori about the high standards of environmental sustainability in the Nordics and how Puori regulates them.
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McDonald’s joins the plant revolution
Dr Sylvain Charlebois, from Dalhousie University, takes a look at how and why McDonald's is entering the plant-based market with its pilot of the 'PLT sandwich.'
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FAO Director-General calls for “urgent change to transform food system”
FAO Director-General, Qu Dongyu, discussed the future of food systems development, and areas of focus, at the High-Level Side Event, "Countdown to 2030: Transforming our Food Systems to Achieve the SDGs."
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An affordable soil moisture sensor that saves water
Designed and tested on the University of Connecticut farm, the sensors are small enough to insert into the soil and less expensive to manufacture than current technology.
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The FAO urges food industry to do more to support healthy foods
The FAO’s Director-General calls on the food industry to transform production and supply and value chains.
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Vineyard to research effects of climate change on wine growing
Larkmead Vineyards intends to plant a viticultural research block in order to determine best suited grapes for the future.
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Coffee industry threatened by climate change
Coffee farmers need support from industry and government as climate change puts the future of coffee at risk, says Olam Coffee CEO.
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PepsiCo release 2018 Sustainability Report
In order to support a more sustainable food system, the PepsiCo Sustainability Report highlights six priority areas of current progress and future goals.
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Will toys encourage children to eat sustainably?
A set of toys hopes to normalise sustainable food strategies for the future by integrating them into children’s lives.
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Tesco responds to plant-based trends
A new plant-based range has been launched by Tesco as figures show people are consciously eating less meat.
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The Sustainable Dairy Partnership receives support
Global dairy industry leaders have created a streamlined approach to track and measure sustainability progress.
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Video: Brand Integrity and Big Data in the Food & Beverage Industry
Your most valuable company asset is your brand and variations in product quality and safety concerns can have a major impact on your image.
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How can agroforestry help support the climate agenda?
In a two part series, Vincent Walsh and David Haley explore how agroforestry, as used by ancient cultures, offers a technique to maximise food production while supporting natural ecosytems.
