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Cutting down on Brazilian deforestation
What is being done in Brazil to push sustainable production? Find out what New Food’s Grace Galler learnt at the AgriSustainability Talks event at the Brazilian Embassy…
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USDA commits to supporting Hispanic representation in agriculture
The USDA has announced two initiatives to increase access to USDA programs and services for Hispanic communities.
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Seed as a starting point
New Food’s Grace Galler speaks to Michael Keller, Secretary General of the International Seed Federation, about how the seed industry is navigating various challenges and why he believes the sector is “under-represented”.
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Nescafé launches “coffee shop at home”
With Brazilian consumers keen to have their home coffee as good as their local café, Nescafé Dolce Gusto has launched NEO, its next generation ‘Coffee Shop at Home’ experience with home-compostable pods.
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Reigniting the magic in better-for-you drinks
From sugar reduction to taste modulation – IFF reflects on the benefits of taking an holistic approach to today's beverage trends.
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Sweeteners in chocolate – the highs and lows
Daniela Quintero Fernandez from Luker Chocolate shares the opportunities and challenges of working with less sugar for great taste.
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Mexican papaya industry – a model for sector-wide food safety evolution
A beacon of good practice, the Mexican papaya industry took criticism on the chin and faced its shortcomings with honesty and transparency. The result is a robust well-informed system that aims to provide safe fruits to millions of consumers. Emily Griep advises fellow industry sectors to take note.
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Cargill and partners launch LATAM innovation hub in Brazil
The new innovation hub will give the chance for manufacturers to use the very latest technology to develop sustainable solutions for a world which will be more and more in need for them in the future.
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Sustainable diets: how to ‘meat’ in the middle
Dr Emily Ouma, Senior Scientist and Agricultural Economist at the CGIAR International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), discusses how we might balance the nutritional needs of lower income communities in a sustainable way.
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JBS invests in traceability projects in Mato Grosso
JBS has committed to funding and supporting several sustainability projects in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, including an effort to improve traceability.
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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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Barry Callebaut opens its first cocoa bean export centre in Ecuador
Barry Callebaut commemorates the opening of its first cocoa bean export facility in Ecuador, which is fast climbing the cocoa-producing ranks.
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Who is responsible for plastic waste?
A new study exploring the global patterns of plastic packaging waste has revealed the countries producing the most plastic pollution.
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JBS completes BioTech Foods acquisition
JBS announces the completion of its BioTech Foods acquisition and the opening of a new RD&I centre.
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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.
