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Plant-based diets have potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
A new study has found that a shift towards plant-based diets could reduce global food emissions by 17 percent, with affluent countries benefitting most.
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Will food security go nuclear?
Following a recent trip to South East Asia, Professor Chris Elliott considers the role that nuclear science and technology can play in tackling food insecurity across the region, and shares his insight into current research and future opportunities in this space.
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Researchers utilising AI to support consumers in US food deserts
University researchers across the US are working to develop a new AI-powered tool that will help businesses operating in food deserts to give more nutritious choices to consumers.
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How will the 2024 U.S. presidential election impact UK food security?
Here, Dr Clive Black considers how the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election may impact food security across the UK, and offers his thoughts on the potential changes and challenges that the new Labour government may face.
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Forests alleviate hunger and boost sustainability, study finds
New research has found that forests have the potential to reduce levels of food insecurity in low- and middle-income countries.
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Is now the time for a UK food policy reform?
Here, Dr Clive Black advocates for a comprehensive UK food system overhaul, emphasising the need for coordinated government strategy when it comes to food policy.
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NCSA researchers launch app to combat food insecurity
Researchers based in the US have developed a new app that they claim tackles supply chain and food insecurity issues.
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Unlock the future of food at Food Integrity Global 2024
Learn more about some of the leading sessions that are due to take place on Day Two of New Food's flagship event, Food Integrity Global – including panels on food safety, food insecurity and clean label – as well as the latest speakers that will be joining us on stage…
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Feeding America launches new challenge to address food insecurity
Feeding America's Food Rescue Challenge will directly address the heightened levels of food insecurity across the US by encouraging increased levels of food rescue.
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Researchers improve crops using laser beams and 3D printing
Using laser scanning to generate 3D models of certain parts of sugar beet, researchers claim they have taken a step forward in developing AI-assisted crop pipeline improvement.
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Core New Food Report: Food Integrity Global 2024
Dive into the latest Core New Food Report, where we delve into what you can expect by attending Food Integrity Global 2024.
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Endangered item being sold in food market in New York
According to researchers from Cornell University, endangered sea cucumbers are being sold in food markets in New York City Chinatown districts.
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Inside the world’s critical food supply chains
Global food supply chains are complex and fragile, facing increasing pressures from wars, natural disasters, and climate change. Here Professor Chris Elliott highlights a recent WFP meeting in Kenya highlighted the urgent need for a coalition to improve logistics, transparency, and food safety in humanitarian aid.
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Study reveals access to food and water is “decreasing” for US children
Researchers have found that secure access to food and water is decreasing for US children, and highlight the problem is “more severe for children who are Black or Hispanic”.
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The Food Security Index: Is the DEFRA glass half full?
Professor Chris Elliott explains why he believes the UK Government’s first ‘Food Security Index’ and a recent Downing Street food summit mark positive steps, but comprehensive food security policy is still lacking.
