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NewsAfrican Cocoa Marketplace launches innovative new platform to boost global trade
ACM's new platform fills a longstanding gap in the African cocoa market, providing a cutting-edge solution for supply chain visibility and market access.
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NewsVon der Leyen receives recommendations for the future of EU agriculture
After seven months of negotiations, the European Commission has received a pivotal report from the Strategic Dialogue on the future of EU agriculture. The report outlines five key pillars to guide the transformation towards a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable agricultural system.
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NewsHow UKHarvest's Nourish Hub is tackling food waste and food poverty
A community hub in West London, established to address food poverty and social isolation, has received positive feedback from residents and volunteers.
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NewsLeading German sports nutrition company selects Centric PLM to drive international growth
German sports nutrition leader, The Quality Group (TQG), adopts Centric Software’s PLM solution to streamline product management, accelerate development, and fuel its international growth strategy.
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NewsUK Government urged to develop holistic national food security strategy
A new report is urging ministers to develop a national food security strategy that encompasses the entire food system, extending beyond farming to include manufacturing, logistics, and retail.
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NewsLabour shortages bite into US food and beverage industry
The latest report from Expert Market suggests that the US food and beverage industry is facing severe labour shortages.
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NewsMapping food microbiomes: how a new database could enhance food safety and quality
Researchers have unveiled a new database mapping the microbiomes of over 2,500 foods, revealing crucial insights into food safety, quality, and potential health impacts.
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Recall Roundup: more undeclared allergens
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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NewsHow coconuts and citrus plants can help combat gum disease
Fruit compounds within coconut and citrus plants could protect your teeth
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NewsBreakthrough app can measure microplastic emissions from everyday items
Microplastics and nanoplastics are increasingly infiltrating our food, water and the air we breathe. To combat this, researchers at the University of British Columbia have now introduced a low-cost tool designed to accurately measure plastic particles from everyday sources such as disposable cups and water bottles.
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NewsRaising the steaks: new £38m centre to cook up animal protein alternatives
The initiative, set to be led by the University of Leeds, will explore whether lab-grown meat or proteins from sources such as insects, plants, or fungi can become part of consumers’ diets.
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NewsChatGPT study bridges the skill gap in precision agriculture
Students without prior coding knowledge successfully program microcontrollers.
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NewsMealworm protein extraction shows anti-diabetic benefits
In a groundbreaking new study, The Journal of Food Science compared four different methods for extracting mealworm protein.
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NewsUS children now see fewer unhealthy food and drink ads, but exposure remains high
Despite a significant drop in food and drink ads during kids' TV shows, a study reveals that US children under 12 still see over 1,000 food-related ads annually, mostly for unhealthy products.
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Recall Roundup: Safety concerns and undeclared allergens
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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NewsAldi succeeds in cage-free mission
As part of its commitment to improve animal welfare, Aldi has succeeded in its efforts to ensure that all of its eggs are from cage-free chickens.
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Tesco commits to ensuring decapod crustacean welfare
Tesco has made a public commitment to ensuring high welfare throughout the entire lifecycle of farmed decapod crustaceans in their supply chain, from farming to slaughter.
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NewsNew grant awarded to support the progression of hydroponic food production
The grant offers the industry an opportunity to study food safety, plant pathogens and pests in hydroponics.
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NewsUS has potential to achieve seafood independence
Despite having the potential to meet its entire seafood needs through its own production, the US is currently the second largest seafood importer.
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Recall Roundup: Undeclared ingredients and lead contamination
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.