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Could solar-dried papaya relieve malnutrition in Ethiopia?
A new project is hoping to make better use of the papaya harvest to relieve malnutrition in Ethiopia by creating more low-cost food options.
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Income more important than good land when it comes to food security
Researchers from Dartmouth College found that the quality of agricultural land was not as important as household income when it comes to predicting food insecurity.
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How sustainable is tuna fishing?
The scientists behind a new study into the carbon footprint of tuna fishing claim that, in some cases, its carbon impact is comparable to that of land-based protein sources.
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Researchers create “Double Pyramid” to encourage better eating
Researchers have developed a new way to rank foods which aid both diet and sustainability goals, taking into account all seven world regions.
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Scientists research how to end the caging of farm animals
Researchers from the Utrecht University will present their findings to the European Parliament this week as they search for alternatives to caging farm animals.
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Myth Breakers – spicy food helps prevent foodborne illness
In a new series, New Food takes a look at some of the more well-known myths around food and subject them to scientific rigour. In this instalment, Lindell Bromham examines the link between spicy food and foodborne illnesses.
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Scientists discover new natural blue food colouring from red cabbage
Researchers searched millions of enzymes to find the right one to produce the natural colouring, which originates from red cabbage.
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Food waste lowering bakery employees’ morale claims new report
A report by Too Good To Go claims health and safety guidelines, as well as seasonal demand are two of the biggest reasons for throwing away goods in the bakery sector.
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Could leftover grain from brewing become an alternative protein source?
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Scientists in the US think they may have found a use for the leftover grain produced as a result of brewing beer, which involves both shrimp farms and a newly discovered bacteria from Yellowstone.
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Japanese consumers more concerned by GE livestock than vegetables
The study also found that the way in which the topic of gene editing is presented to consumers can have an impact on their response.
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Mapping your CBD journey – incubation, acceleration and regulatory compliance
The cannabis arena is a lucrative market if you have the right tools and know-how; this month tune in to hear from three experts on how to successfully navigate this sector.
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Beef industry could cut emissions with land management strategies
New research suggests Brazil in particular could benefit from field management strategies, which could “drastically” reduce GHG emissions.
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Colombia’s lowlands facing coffee drought say researchers
Significant portions of Colombia could become unsuitable for coffee production according to new research, with farmers facing the prospect of relocation to continue growing the crop.
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Research reveals gender discrimination can affect crop yields
The research team behind the report believe that with the right advice and resources, yields can be boosted for entire communities – though these changes can only be implemented if women have the power to make decisions.
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What makes a good vegan Easter egg?
Dr Debbie Parker discusses why sensory aspects are important and cracks the shell on what qualities make for a tasty vegan Easter egg.
