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The MENA sweet tooth
Bethan Grylls speaks to Tate & Lyle about the innovative ways its reformulating product for the MENA region - and why sweeteners are needed there.
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Risk to global food security remains despite Ukraine grain deal
The world could be heading for a period of political instability and violence, after research suggested the effects of the food crisis could be more pronounced than previously thought.
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Why do humans drink animal milk?
Humans are the only species to drink the milk of another, and researchers think the answer may lie in the desperation cause by famine and disease outbreaks.
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Food security in developing countries – the challenges and solutions
Muhammad Sheraz discusses the key points highlighted at the International Food Security Forum in Almaty, Kazakhstan , and ways in which progress is being made to ensure food security is strengthened in Central Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
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Unifrutti Group reports increased revenue for 2021
Fresh fruit company, Unifrutti Group, has shared its performance statistics of 2021, and lays foundations for continued growth.
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Spirulina smoked salmon, anyone?
IFF and Algaecore Technologies LTD have teamed up to create a vegan smoked salmon alternative consisting of one ingredient.
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Most kitchens in developing countries heavily polluted, says new research
Many people around the world – specifically women and those in low-income homes –are being heavily polluted by cooking emissions in their kitchen, suggests new research.
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Will this new research stop wheat rust in its tracks?
A Saudi Arabian research team has identified a rust-resistant gene in a South African cultivar of bread wheat, which could help prevent wheat rust around the world.
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Will the invasion of Ukraine spark a global food insecurity crisis?
With Russia and Ukraine being two of Europe’s largest food producers, there are real fears that the invasion could worsen food insecurity around the world.
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Solar panels grow crops in desert by pulling in water vapour
The future of solar panels is not just to provide electricity in a sustainable way, but potentially food too.
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Coffee-growing regions under threat from climate change, research warns
Suitable growing regions for coffee, cashews, and avocados predicted to shift as the earth warms, suggests a first-of-its-kind analysis.
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Food Sustainability Index ranks countries on food waste
The 2021 Food Sustainability Index, which assesses the food-system sustainability of numerous countries, has been released, with Japan and Sweden excelling in key categories.
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Chewing gum that stops sugar cravings created by start-up
Israeli-based start-up Sweet Victory Gum, has created a line of botanical-infused chewing gums that are designed to stop sugary treat cravings.
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How prevalent is food insecurity among migrants?
For a long time it has been difficult to ascertain the levels of food insecurity among migrants, and one group of researchers has highlighted the scale of the problem.
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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.
