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FAO members call for closer collaboration to transform food systems
FAO member countries have joined others from across the food system to call for closer collaboration and a focus on innovation to end food insecurity and hunger.
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Network of AI centres to be built across US to accelerate agrifood research
This national network of Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes is said to represent the nation's most significant federal investment in AI research and workforce development to date.
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Is FT-NIR spectroscopy the way forwards in edible oil testing?
When it comes to testing edible oils, most will rely on chromatography or wet chemical methods. Looking to improve productivity and reduce cost, Lesieur adopted a different approach; New Food’s Editor, Bethan Grylls finds out more.
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Investing in the future of agrifood
Andy Zynga, CEO of EIT Food, tells New Food about the importance of startups in the wake of COVID-19 and how the organisation is investing in vital agrifood research and development.
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Cultured meat – forecasting inventions
Adam Gregory from Mewburn Ellis offers his expert forecast for the types of patent claims we may begin to see as cultured meat innovators devise solutions to current technical challenges.
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Brewers given new insights into sour beer flavour components
Researchers have reported progress in their studies to better understand the flavour and acid components of sour beer.
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There is more change to come for the food sector
In a reflective piece, Gideon Ashworth looks back at the change industry has had to endure and urges professionals to remain focused on the fundamentals of safe, quality and compliant food whilst keeping an eye on the change to come…
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Guide To Testing: Creating a competitive edge to deliver a trusted service
Euan Ross, Principal Food and Environmental Market Development Manager, Waters Corporation explains how, as a testing lab, you can stand out from the crowd.
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Bioactive compound test for cocoa products given the green light
Scientists have approved a new Mars Edge test to measure flavanols and procyanidins in cocoa products - compounds which are thought to have beneficial impacts on human health.
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On-Demand Webinar: Common Pitfalls in Cannabis Lab Testing – What You Should Know and How To Avoid Them
There are several misconceptions and challenges associated with cannabis laboratory testing space.
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The present and future of ultra-high pressure homogenisation
AZTI researchers tell New Food about the opportunities of an emerging technology and the work in progress to develop it for commercial use.
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Guide To Testing: Robust, safe and space-saving
As Mettler-Toledo celebrates 75 years of providing high-quality weighing equipment, it outlines a number of its balance offerings, so you can select the right one for your lab and budget.
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Guide To Testing: Improved lab productivity
Streamline traceability in food and beverage testing with RFID inventory tracking.
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New Food Issue 4 2020
Issue 4 2020 of New Food is available to read online, featuring stories on food safety, ingredients, dairy and our Guide To Testing supplement...
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Is the future cultivated meat?
Bethan Grylls speaks to stem cell scientist, Dr Elliot Swartz, about the process of lab‑grown meat and why he believes we should embrace this technology.
