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Tesco trials infrared avocado ripeness scanner to cut food waste
Tesco is piloting an infrared avocado scanner in five UK stores, helping shoppers pick perfectly ripe fruit and reduce waste.
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Norwich scientists create vitamin enriched tomatoes
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Researchers at the John Innes Centre at Norwich Research Park have used gene-editing techniques to produce a vitamin D3 enriched tomato
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Just Eat trials AI food delivery robots in Zurich
Just Eat has partnered with Swiss firm RIVR to pilot autonomous ground robots for food delivery in Zurich.
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McDonald’s digital transformation accelerates with AI, cloud platforms and loyalty focus
McDonald’s accelerates its digital transformation with AI-powered kitchens, cloud systems and loyalty schemes designed to improve efficiency and customer engagement.
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How AI can help detect mycotoxins and prevent millions of food poisoning cases
Researchers from the University of South Australia demonstrate how AI and hyperspectral imaging can detect mycotoxins in cereals and nuts, offering a potential solution to prevent millions of food poisoning cases.
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Test More. Clean Less. Robust LC-MS/MS Solutions for Demanding Food Matrices
Discover how advanced LC-MS/MS can deliver robust, low-maintenance performance for food contaminant testing, enabling faster results, high throughput, and reliable accuracy across challenging food matrices.
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Digitalising pest management: the new frontier for smarter food and drink production
For the food and drink manufacturing sector, managing pest issues is a fundamental pillar in supporting robust operational practices. Here, John Stewart at Pelsis Group reveals how digitalisation can enhance traditional pest control measures for more timely and precise intervention when it’s needed.
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Deliveroo takes to the skies with drone delivery trial in Dublin
Deliveroo partners with Manna to trial drone deliveries in Blanchardstown, targeting faster service to suburban and harder-to-reach locations.
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Putting life-saving adrenaline within reach: Kitt Medical’s allergy response mission
For this month’s Ingredients for Change and to mark Allergy Awareness Week, we speak to Zak Marks, Co-founder and CEO of Kitt Medical, whose personal journey with life-threatening allergies has sparked a national mission to ensure adrenaline is always close at hand, starting with schools and qualifying businesses.
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New lab to explore food production in space launches into orbit
A new laboratory launched into space this week could hold the key to feeding astronauts on long-term missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond.
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From insight to automation: taking control with Process NIR
Watch this webinar to explore how Process NIR technology enables real-time process control and automation, helping food producers boost efficiency, consistency, and profitability.
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Revealing the potential of atmospheric cold plasma to deliver safer food
Researcher Shikhadri Mahanta explains the effective eco credentials of atmospheric cold plasma as a food science technique – it’s one to watch.
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New technology mimics shark skin to create bacteria-resistant cutting boards
New laser technology textures metal surfaces to mimic shark skin’s antimicrobial properties, offering a chemical-free solution to improve meat processing hygiene.
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New AI pest monitoring system targets costly food contamination risks
BrightAI rolls out an AI-powered pest monitoring system to prevent costly contamination risks and safeguard supply chains.
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Unlocking the future of smart vertical farming with automation
Vertical farming has an essential role to play in sustainability by cutting the distances from farm to fork, and feeding a growing population. However, as Schneider Electric’s Louise Liddiard reveals, it requires careful deployment to achieve the best return on investment.
