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New environmentally friendly ‘paper spoon straw’ launched
In a world-first, a revolutionary, 100% biodegradable ‘paper spoon straw’ has been developed...
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Cheese supplier halves waste
Eurilait has halved waste and saved a significant value in the last year following the implementation of supply chain planning software.
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Time to rethink the shelf-life rule?
Over the last year, the British Meat Processors Association together with Meat and Livestock Australia have jointly funded a project to provide independent research into whether a retail shelf-life of greater than 10 days can be applied to fresh chilled meat. David Lindars of the BMPA assesses the results.
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Report suggests that food banks are the ‘green’ hunger-relief solution
Networks prevent approximately 2.68 million tons of safe, edible surplus food being wasted, according to GFN.
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Food waste campaigns have limited impact, but point towards right direction
Passive education alone unlikely to be an effective intervention strategy in reducing dining-hall plate waste.
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Survey reveals wide-spread confusion over US food labels
Thirty one percent of food may be wasted at the retail and consumer levels.
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APRIL Eyes up benefits for food manufacturers
Leading food tech, OAL, is delighted to announce the formal launch of the world’s first artificial intelligence-based vision system, APRIL Eye, for date code verification...
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A ‘bran’ new way to preserve using natural ingredients
Researchers are developing new ways to replace synthetic antioxidants and use natural waste products, such as bran, in preserving healthy food for longer.
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Unlocking additional value from soybeans via the circular economy
Okara (soybean pulp) and soy whey are by products of the manufacture of foodstuffs made from soybeans; typically, soymilk and tofu (soybean curd). Globally, over four million metric tons of okara are generated on an annual basis as a result of soymilk and tofu production. Associate Professor Shao-Quan Liu and…
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PwC report claims tethered bottle caps means more plastic, more carbon and more cost
A study undertaken by PwC finds proposals to introduce mandatory tethered caps on plastic beverage bottles could create more plastic and additional CO2.
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Nutrition In-Depth Focus 2018
In this supplement: useful applications for otherwise wasted products from soymilk and tofu production, how research in nutrigenomics is driving developments within the food industry, and the massive opportunity to create probiotic products that go beyond traditional applications.
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Plastic waste turned into ultra-light supermaterial
Researchers have developed a method of using plastic waste and turning it into an aerogel with superior thermal insulation and strong absorption capacity.
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Seafood processing water could be used in food
Water used in processing seafood contains proteins, peptides, fats and micronutrients and could be used in food production, or even as a pre-prepared stock.
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FoodTech strengthened by international conference on water reuse
When FoodTech opens its doors from 13 to 15 November 2018 at the MCH Messecenter Herning, the trade fair will be complemented by the IFC World Congress, an international conference that focuses on the reuse of water in the food industry...
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Defra announces action to reduce food waste
"Nobody wants to see good food go to waste. It harms our environment, it’s bad for business – and it’s morally indefensible."
