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Honey and wild salmon used to trace lead in the environment
Scientists have been able to trace sources of lead (and other metals) by analysing the presence of lead isotopes in honey and Pacific salmon.
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Can CRISPR save the Cavendish?
The world's most popular banana is dying. Scientists are using the gene-editing mechanism CRISPR to try and save it from extinction.
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Whitepaper – Navigating Change: Why Agility Matters in the Food & Beverage Industry
Shifting consumer preferences are causing producers and manufacturers to rethink current strategies.
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Tackling carbon neutrality one bite at a time
Carbon neutrality is an imperative global goal to halt global warming, but it can also significantly benefit a company’s performance, as Mark Chadwick explains here.
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Global reforms lead to increased sales of PP packaging films
Global sustainability drives are propelling the worldwide polypropylene (PP) packaging films market.
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Airlines contribute 5.7m tonnes of waste each year
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The waste volume from airlines could double in the next ten years.
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Implications of the mass import of soybeans into China studied
A new study has looked into the wider consequences of the recent mass importation of soybeans into China.
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Accelerate food, pharmaceutical and particle analysis with Raman imaging
This webinar describes how Raman microscopy can help answer some of the most vital and challenging questions that researchers face in 3D imaging and microparticle analyses of food, pharmaceuticals and microplastics, along with providing measurement examples from each field. The session begins with a brief introduction to the principles of…
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Uplift in prime cattle hitting market specifications seen
Farmers are recognising the financial benefits of getting cattle away sooner and focusing on processor specifications.
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New course can increase understanding of sustainable livestock production
A new course will help participants understand how global livestock production can be made more sustainable.
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Oh my cod, the chips are down for one of the UK’s favourite dishes
Over-fishing and climate change have not only caused the price of cod to increase but could mean it disappears altogether by 2050.
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Food industry asks for Brexit no-deal competition waiver
The UK food industry has requested from the government that it waive aspects of competition law after a no-deal Brexit.
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The rise of packaging-free stores and what that means for manufacturers
Darcy Simonis, Group Vice President of ABB’s Food and Beverage network, explains what the rise in packaging-free stores could mean for food manufacturers.
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Perfect storm of supply and demand for farm gate beef prices
In this article, Nick Allen, CEO of BMPA, looks at all the factors up and down the supply chain that are creating a perfect storm for beef prices.
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Sustainability: New materials, new challenges
Many organic materials are reaching the market in a bid to replace plastics, however, the inherent issue is whether these products can be coded to the same standard as their plastic counterpart. Dr Stefan Stadler, Team Lead at Domino's Laser Academy, looks at how companies can fight this barrier to…
