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A sustainable substitute for palm oil has been created by scientists
Scientists have produced oils from microalgae that could be a sustainable replacement for palm oil in food production.
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New launches in the food and beverage industry: March 2022
With National Salt Week and Caffeine Awareness Month taking place, launches of note for this roundup include low in salt seasoning and matcha-infused drinks. We also see UK companies gearing up for HFSS regulations.
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What is the most wasted takeaway food in the UK?
A recent UK survey has found that chips are the most wasted takeaway food item, but what can be done to stop the waste?
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60 Second News – 4 March 2022
The New Food editorial team deliver your quickfire food and beverage update, featuring food waste rewards and sleep advice!
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Big names added to the U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions
The USDA and the EPA have announced seven new US Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions. These are food industry leaders that have committed to reducing food loss and waste in their US operations by 50 percent by 2030.
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Should we embrace upcycled food?
As the need to be 'green' becomes ever more present, New Food’s Editorial Assistant, Abi Sritharan, investigates the challenges and opportunities of using surplus ingredients to create upcycled food products.
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No more excuses – one bakery’s mission to reach Net Zero
New Food’s Editor interviews Fatherson’s Laurence Smith to find out how he intends to claim the title of UK’s first eco-friendly bakery and whether reaching Net Zero is feasible.
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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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Episode Twenty: What’s more sustainable – a meat-based diet or a vegan one?
One of the food industry's most difficult questions is tackled head on by New Food's editorial team.
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Morrisons aim to end waste by removing expiry dates on milk
One of the largest supermarkets in the UK, Morrisons, has announced the removal of use by dates on milk bottles in a move to stop millions of pints being wasted.
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How locavores can improve global food systems
Locavores believe in eating locally grown/produced food, but is this the most sustainable choice? Biosystems engineer, Lisa De Vellis examines how locavores and global food producers can happily coexist for the benefit of us all.
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New Food Issue 6 2021
Will technology save us? Find out in our latest issue of New Food as we look to the experts for answers in this mega-packed edition, which also includes several pieces from leaders in the confectionery sector.
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Application Note: Plastic sorting problems? Sorted
Today, plastic recycling is imperative; however, the act of separating different types of plastic is slow and labour intensive. Here, we find out how NIR spectroscopy can help…
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Reducing food waste with art
Christina Bauer-Plank discusses Hellmann’s recent art installation displayed at COP26 and why art has the power to change the way we think about food, waste and emissions.
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Del Monte Foods launches upcycled green beans products
Del Monte Foods redirects hundreds of thousands of pounds of surplus green beans in a bid to reduce wastage and greenhouse gas emissions.
