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Healthy diet, happy mind
New research has revealed a clear association between a healthy diet and good mental wellbeing in an extensive study among UK school children.
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Fishy business
Arun Chauhan investigates the fast food company Subway’s fake tuna scandal and reflects on what it means for the food industry.
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Sourcing tea with care
Following the publication of its progress report on its responsible sourcing programme, New Food offers an overview of how Twinings is making positive change within the communities of its supply chain.
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Ingredient upcycling
Jaclyn Bowen explains how some food manufacturers are saving money and the environment through ingredient upcycling.
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Hemp: the wonder crop
Bethan Grylls finds out why hemp may hold some of the answers to our climate change woes in an interview with HempFlax’s CEO, Mark Reinders.
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We need an AgTech revolution
Against the backdrop of devastating forest fires and floods, coupled with the food accessibility challenges Covid brought to light, Her Excellency Mariam Almheiri calls for a worldwide AgTech revolution to secure humanity's survival.
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Meat tax backed by Beyond Meat boss
The tax would, according to Ethan Brown, head of the meat-substitute company, help drive down the price of plant-based alternatives, though Prime Minister Boris Johnson has expressed his reluctance to enforce such a levy in the past.
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Philippines gives Golden Rice green light
It's hoped that the deployment of Golden Rice will help combat vitamin A deficiency in the country, with the hardest hit areas set to be targeted first.
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Could bacteriophages prevent Salmonella in broiler chickens?
Bacteriophages could provide the answer to one of the world's biggest food safety concerns, that of Salmonella in chickens, according to researchers from the University of Leicester.
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Finally: competitive and sustainable urea
The demand for fertilizer is on the rise and as such, the need for a sustainable way to produce urea is high on the agenda. Now, researchers have discovered a new method which they promise is more energy efficient whilst still being competitive.
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Using satellites to tackle modern slavery
Researchers carry out novel approach using satellites in an effort to improve the lives of migrant workers in Southern Greece and tackle modern slavery.
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Lidl to increase healthy food sales 35 percent by 2026
Christian Härtnagel, CEO at Lidl GB, claims the discounter's ‘Healthy Eating Pledge’ is its most ‘ambitious’ target yet, and aims to encourage healthier diets
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Farmers see more success in creative communities research suggests
Associate professor Todd Schmit and his research team claim to have found data that suggests communities that possess more non-profits, social enterprises and creative industries help farmers prosper.
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Gene editing in plants more acceptable than livestock study finds
Researchers from the Universities of Göttingen and British Columbia have investigated the acceptability of five different countries towards changes in genome editing.
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‘We don’t need civil servants, we need commercial deal makers’ says UK farming group
The UK farming sector is calling for urgent support from the UK Government to bolster its capacity for sustainable business operation in the absence of standards equivalence in trade deals.
