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Could food waste soon be used to power data centres?
Researchers from Virginia Tech are entering the final stages of research that could soon see food waste used to manufacture batteries to power things like data centres.
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Why plant-based doesn’t necessarily mean healthy
David McClements warns that plant-based alternatives are not necessarily healthier than their traditional counterparts, thanks to the amount of sugar, salt, and saturated fat sometimes present in them.
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Potential appointment of Tom Vilsack divides food and drink industry
The potential appointment of Tom Vilsack to Biden's administration has sparked debate over the ambition of the President-elect's agricultural policy.
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The top 5 regulatory issues for US food launches in 2021
Launching a new food product in the US? Here’s the top five regulatory issues to watch out for next year.
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Are US food labels sufficiently transparent when it comes to animal welfare claims?
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) has challenged the USDA over what it says is confusing language used on meat products regarding the treatment of the animal. Here, New Food hears both sides of the story...
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Antibiotic claims vs vet drug sales – something’s not adding up
Jackie Bowen highlights an interesting disconnect between the rise of veterinary antibiotic sales and an increase in free-from antibiotics claims on food products; is there a scandal is on the horizon?
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Recall roundup: Contaminated chicken and mislabelled ice cream, plus more…
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to labelling errors, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
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Ensuring safety with food grade lubricants
Andy Howard, Food Processing and Hygiene Segment Specialist at ROCOL, discusses the importance of using food grade lubricants in food manufacturing.
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The flavour journey to sustainable chocolate
A champion of ethical and sustainable food businesses, Erik Bruun Bindslev looks at one US chocolate company’s 150-year journey to sustainability and offers advice as to how others can head in the same direction, too.
