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The hunt for more sustainable agriculture
Professor Robert Henry discusses the power of genomics to drive agricultural improvements and his team’s fascinating work with macadamia nuts.
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70% of Asian-based food companies say no to cages
A survey conducted by NGO Sinergia Animal has shown growing interest in animal welfare, with many companies transitioning to cage-free egg supply chains.
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3-D printed cultured seafood agreement signed
A 3-D printed food manufacturer has signed an agreement with a Singapore cultured meat firm to develop cultured seafood in the city-state.
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Consumers will pay more for healthier products in restaurants, says research
As the sector recovers from the devastation caused by he pandemic, research suggests offering more healthy options could be the key to enticing consumers back out to eat.
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EU and New Zealand agree trade deal, but not everyone is a winner…
The EU and New Zealand have struck a “new generation of trade deal”, but not everybody is happy with the policies included in the package.
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Food miles have much worse impact on climate than first feared
The impact of food transportation on the climate is a lot worse than was previously anticipated, with researchers urging consumers to buy and eat local.
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Listen to farmers when making trade deals, says committee report
A report published by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has shot a warning to the UK Government, asking that it listen to famers and food producers when it negotiates trade deals in the future.
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It’s safe to drink coffee during pregnancy, claims new research
It’s long been recommended that pregnant women drink no more than two to three cups of coffee a day, yet new research has suggested that there are no adverse affects to coffee-drinking during pregnancy.
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Lamipak expands overseas
Lamipak has announced the construction of a second factory, which it says will be the first of its kind to produce aseptic packaging in the Indonesia.
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What are consumers looking for in plant-based products?
Sustainability and health are top drivers for flexitarians seeking plant-based food and drink, but taste tops the list, according to a new study.
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Is there a new superfood on the block?
GlobalData claims fingerroot may be “the next big functional ingredient after turmeric” and a “worthy contender for the ‘superfood’ tag”.
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Microplastics found in human food (…again)
Blue mussels are absorbing pollution in southern Australia, with a team from Flinders University finding worrying levels of microplastics across several popular beaches.
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Food shortages in Shanghai
Citizens of Shanghai continue to face food shortages in the midst of another extended lockdown caused by an all-time high of COVID-19 cases in the city.
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Macadamias may be the answer health-conscious consumers seek
Research by Australian Macadamias finds that macadamia nuts “tick a lot of boxes” when it comes to what consumers want to eat.
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Eradicating carbs in the evening could be beneficial for those with diabetes
A new study has found that eating certain foods late in the evening could cause further problems for those with diabetes.
