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Biosensor developed to test freshness of meat
A team of scientists have created a biosensor using graphene electrodes modified by zinc oxide nanoparticles to measure meat freshness.
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Empowering our food system in the European Year of Skills
Dr Maarten van der Kamp explains why harnessing education and skills in the agrifood sector could transform the future food system.
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Can Africa grow more rice and alleviate food insecurity?
African rice production could be increased hugely without largescale land conversion, a new study claims, easing food insecurity.
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Korean scientists introduce hybrid cultivated beef rice
A team of Korean researchers have created cultured beef rice grown through animal muscle and fat cells inside rice grains.
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Is 2024 the year of health-conscious pancakes?
This Pancake Day, Elliot Cantrell, Head of NPD at Bakeaway outlines how food businesses can tap into the growing demand for free-from products while addressing health, taste, sustainability, and convenience.
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Method developed to detect PFAS in “under three minutes”
NJIT researchers have claimed that they have developed “one of the fastest and most sensitive approaches yet” to detect PFAS.
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Research reveals untapped potential in Africa’s rice sector
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has claimed there are “major opportunities” for Africa’s rice sector to increase its yield gains through improved agronomic practices.
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PFAS contamination found in processed meats, teas and packaging
A group of scientists have carried out research into the links between PFAS and diet. Find out more about the study here…
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World’s first cultivated meat scotch egg debuted
Ivy Farm has collaborated with Fortnum & Mason to recreate the brand’s scotch egg using cultivated beef mince.
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Nomad and Unilever to discuss a warmer future for frozen storage
At the upcoming BFFF conference, key industry players are set to discuss warming up the cold chain and the impact this could have on the environment.
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FSA Chair writes to DEFRA Minister supporting Owen’s Law
Professor Susan Jebb has written to Mark Spencer, Minister of State for Food, Farming and Fisheries at DEFRA urging Government to set an “expectation that food businesses provide allergen information in writing”.
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Is the plant-based bubble bursting?
Despite a previous surge in plant-based demand, Sam Sharp explores hurdles in the sector, including market saturation, cost concerns, and M&A sluggishness post-pandemic.
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Could this cut cultivated meat production costs?
Scientists at Tufts University have created bovine muscle cells, something they claim can remove “costly ingredients from the production process” of cultivated meat.
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Will food inflation remain high in 2024?
How does IGD think food inflation will fare in the year ahead? And how will implementation of the Border Target Operating Model impact the sector? Find out here…
podcast
Episode 48: Did COP28 deliver? Part One
In this podcast episode, Josh and Grace speak to Joanna Trewern about whether the recent COP28 conference really delivered for the food sector or if it was merely talking shop.
