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“Our actions are our future. A #ZeroHunger world by 2030 is possible”
Director-General of The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) urges joining of forces and renewed effort.
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Confectionery production insights from Maestrani
Carsten Engelhardt, Head of Engineering at Maestrani, offers his insight into the confectionery production process and the complexities of ever moving forward in technology while keeping your product consistent.
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Almost all known varieties of rice crops to be saved, forever
The world's largest rice collection to receive permanent funding for the conservation and sharing of 136,000 varieties of the staple crop that feeds more than three billion people worldwide.
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Developing crop diversity and genebanks to feed the world
It is undisputed that we need to produce substantially more food in order to feed the world’s ever-growing population. Hannes Dempewolf, Senior Scientist and Head of Global Initiatives at the Crop Trust, speaks to New Food, in particular about the use of genebanks and the collaborative, worldwide efforts needed to…
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FoodTech strengthened by international conference on water reuse
When FoodTech opens its doors from 13 to 15 November 2018 at the MCH Messecenter Herning, the trade fair will be complemented by the IFC World Congress, an international conference that focuses on the reuse of water in the food industry...
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Compostable polymer: The beginning of a revolution in packaging?
Compostable biodegradable polymers could be the future of food packaging, with the researchers looking to collaborate to further optimise the product.
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Defra announces action to reduce food waste
"Nobody wants to see good food go to waste. It harms our environment, it’s bad for business – and it’s morally indefensible."
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UK food industry intensifies its search for Brexit answers
Leading food manufacturers and regional authorities gather in the heart of London in search of vital Brexit answers.
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Scotland celebrates launch of the International Fair Trade Charter
Scotland hosts Fair Trade leaders and over 250 organisations to celebrate launch of the International Fair Trade Charter aimed towards achieving the SDGs.
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Nestlé promises increase in recycled plastics in the EU
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Nestlé has promised an increase in recycled, recyclable and reusable plastics for use within the EU in order to cut waste from landfill sites...
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Taking care of the land and the herd
Brian Sapp, Director of Operations at White Oak Pastures, a 150-year-old multigenerational family farm, tells New Food how this South Georgia business employs production processes that cooperate with nature to produce artisan products.
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More samples, more productivity with LC/MS/MS for food safety
Our QSight™ Triple Quad delivers the high sensitivity and reliability need from a triple quadrupole. What’s more, its flow-based system is built around unique technology that enables 15% higher throughput than conventional systems. From method development to results and reporting, the QSight triple quad is easy-to-use and maintain so you…
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The efficient way to test for contaminants in food – NexION 2000 ICP-MS
PerkinElmer’s NexION® 2000 is the most versatile, compact, state-of-the-art ICP-MS on the market offering a level of versatility and usability that surpasses all other ICP-MS systems. Featuring an array of unique technologies that combine to deliver the highest performance no matter what your analytical challenge makes it ideal for food…
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‘Fair food’ plans rejected by Swiss voters
The Swiss have recently voted against fair food, amid scares that food prices will increase, and Ministers calling the proposals 'dangerous'.
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Conflicts and climatic shocks aggravate current food insecurity in many countries
Southern African and Near East countries continue to require humanitarian assistance, according to a new FAO report
