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Using marginal farmlands to improve water quality
Researchers have found that marginal farmland can be planted with perennial bioenergy crops such as shrub willow to improve water quality.
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Developing disease-resistant crops using SRG1
Researchers have identified the gene (SRG1) elevated in plants when they undergo stress, suggesting it could be used to develop disease resistant crops.
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High contaminant levels in oregano
Researchers have analysed over 70 samples of oregano from around Europe, identifying contamination through chromatography and spectrometry techniques.
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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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Significant cost to manufacturers as a result of ‘no-deal’ stockpiling
Food manufacturers and businesses are currently facing rising costs in relation for food stockpiling in case of a 'no-deal' Brexit.
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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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Environment Secretary launches Fisheries Bill to control UK waters
A Fisheries Bill introduced in Parliament today (25 Oct) means the UK will operate as an independent coastal state, controlling who fishes in its waters.
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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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Safer pesticides could help fight armyworm in Africa
A study has shown that a plague of armyworm in Africa could be controlled through using biopesticides instead of harmful chemicals.
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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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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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Compostable polymer: The beginning of a revolution in packaging?
Compostable biodegradable polymers could be the future of food packaging, with the researchers looking to collaborate to further optimise the product.
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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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Canada, Mexico and US reach new trade deal
A trade deal has been agreed between the US, Mexico and Canada, ensuring that the US has access to Canada's dairy markets.
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Scotland celebrates launch of the International Fair Trade Charter
Scotland hosts Fair Trade leaders and over 250 organisations to celebrate launch of the International Fair Trade Charter aimed towards achieving the SDGs.
