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Research reveals method of removing toxic mercury from water
Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a method using platinum to remove toxic mercury from contaminated water.
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Anti-browning agents in the valorisation of sugarcane juice
Commercialisation of fresh sugarcane juice is restricted by the immediate deterioration that occurs after its extraction. Jyoti Nishad reports on new scientific techniques she has been using in a bid to solve the problem.
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All for a better wine
Mark Sykes, scientific advisor to proficiency testing, Fapas, discusses the importance of testing and reviewing laboratory practices in order to provide a consistent and high-quality end product.
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Water treatment through blending leads to better beer
When it comes to beer, the better the water quality, the better the end result – which is why successful blending is so important to the process. Egon Huefner outlines the procedure at traditional Swiss brewers, Eggers.
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Redefining product quality and power usage in frozen food processing plants
Every business wants to produce the finest quality products at the lowest possible cost. Every business wants to reduce energy consumption to save money and help protect the wider environment.
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US$75,000 food security research grant up for grabs
$75,000 will be awarded to an individual or organisation for research that could revolutionise the food security industry.
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Global Food Security Index 2018 puts Singapore on top
The Global Food Security Index reveals that the US had slower rate of improvement than that achieved by other countries, causing it to drop to third place.
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From bean to bar:
From bean to bar:
chocolate production the Lindt way
Lindt & Sprüngli reveals to New Food the approach, detailed methods and considerations that go into producing its chocolate, while always keeping sustainability at its core.
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Product inspection – a must for meat
Neil Giles, a product inspection specialist with Mettler Toledo, looks at the vital importance of product inspection in the meat and poultry industry and the benefits that advanced inspection systems can offer manufacturers in terms of productivity, protection and quality.
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Unilever cancels planned move to Rotterdam after Brexit
Unilever has decided to stay in the UK after Brexit, cancelling its previous plans to move its headquarters to the Netherlands.
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Contaminated alcohol kills 42 and injures 460 in Iran
Contaminated alcohol has killed 42 and hospitalised 460 in Iran, where alcohol is largely banned, but available through the black market.
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Food adulteration and authenticity compendium
Food authenticity and adulteration testing has taken on a new level of importance with consumers and producers, after recent food adulteration scandals...
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Determination of quality parameters of crude palm oil using near-infrared spectroscopy and multivariate analysis
Edible oils are an integral part of human diets; being used in virtually all types of culinary practices...
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‘Fair food’ plans rejected by Swiss voters
The Swiss have recently voted against fair food, amid scares that food prices will increase, and Ministers calling the proposals 'dangerous'.
