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Dairy farmers call for action after having to dump excess milk
Dairy farmers have been reported to be dumping milk as demand from retailers drops due to COVID-19, and the WDA has called on the US government to act now.
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Fruit peel could be used to prevent multiple sclerosis, say researchers
The researchers have found that ursolic acid, abundant in fruit peels and some herbs, both prevents and repairs neurons in animal models of multiple sclerosis.
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University group determines best valorisation paths for food waste
A research group is looking at the best valorisation paths for food waste so that restaurant scraps can be re-used and turned into biodiesel, electricity or bioplastics.
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Mondelēz International joins leading plastic waste initiatives
The initiatives share a collective ambition to address plastic waste and pollution at its source, by moving toward a circular economy where plastic stays in the economy and out of the environment.
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Waste not, want not
New Food’s Editor, Bethan Grylls, speaks to entrepreneur and food preservationist Saasha Celestial-One about the consequences of our wasteful habits.
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Chemists monitor plant gas ethylene as method to reduce food waste
Ethylene is a colourless, sweet-smelling gas emitted when flowers bloom and fruits ripen, which researchers have suggested is useful in preventing food spoilage if detected early.
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Framework compares environmental impact of regional food systems
The research, carried out by Princeton University, aims to allow planners to estimate the impact of a city's food system and evaluate policy actions.
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Food Waste Reduction Alliance releases food waste advice report
For the guide, FWRA interviewed food manufacturers, grocers and foodservice operators to get their best tips on how to successfully launch a reduction programme and to sustainably nurture it over time.
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Report reveals “growing expectations” from food consumers
A report from Lloyd’s Register has suggested that consumers in the US are more concerned about food waste than ever before, and expect more to be done by brands to tackle the issue.
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Scientists repurpose waste bread to feed microbial starters
The researchers have proposed repurposing discarded dough to feed the very microorganisms needed to kick start fermentation in food industries like bakeries, dairy and wine-making.
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Sample Preparation and Chromatography Considerations in Food
This webinar will highlight sample preparation and chromatography contributions in LC-MS/MS workflows for PFAS and GenX compounds.
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Foundation establishes “world’s largest” sustainable food prizes
Two $1 million prizes will be awarded to sustainable and innovative solutions that look to tackle the pressing challenges facing today's global food sector.
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Project looks to up-cycle production waste from saw palmetto berries
Euromed and Archroma have partnered to up-cycle saw palmetto fruit extraction residues, which is said to focus on the role of waste in growing, harvesting and post-harvest handling in the botanical industry.
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Top ten food trends predicted for 2020
A focus on climate crisis and recycling are among the top food trend predictions recently made for 2020.
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New Food Issue 1 2020
Issue 1 2020 of New Food is available to read online, featuring stories on Food Safety, Bakery, Ingredients and much more...
