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Application Note: Water activity
Novasina explains why water activity is the most important release specification for food production.
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Application Note: Using the MALDI Biotyper® for microbial identification at the China Center of Industrial Culture Collection (CICC)
Matrix assisted laser desorption/ ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) with the MALDI Biotyper® (MBT) is used at the China Center of Industrial Culture Collection (CICC) to identify strains.
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FAO and CAFS to strengthen sustainability of aquaculture and fisheries
The partnership aims to advance the transfer of technology and capacity development through the South-South Cooperation and promote joint efforts to advance global sustainable fisheries and aquaculture management, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Almond Board of California invests $5.9 mn in next-gen farming research
The investment will allegedly fund 85 independent research projects that aim to reduce water usage, achieve zero waste and open new opportunities for innovation.
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Innovation needed in agriculture to respond to climate change, says FAO
Speaking at COP25 in Madrid, FAO Director-General, Qu Dongyu, said that innovation in agriculture is vital to managing the challenges presented by climate change and increasing productivity.
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FDF and Santander launch Food and Drink Industry Report 2020
The report highlights issues for the industry including exports and developing markets, increasing automation, sustainable packaging and health and diet.
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Study finds that reducing soil tilling helps both soils and yields
A new study, which has found that reducing soil tilling increased yields and nurtured healthier soils, could help maximise the benefits of technology and guide farmers into the future.
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Schoeller Allibert launches hard to break – easy to repair pallet, BaYoPal®
Designed for use in harsh industrial and logistics environments, and working seamlessly on most automated handling systems, BaYoPal® offers maximised rigidity and safety.
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Russian farm trials VR cow headset to increase milk production
Employees of one of the largest farms in the Moscow Region, together with IT experts, have reportedly conducted an experiment, having studied the effect of VR, and developed a prototype VR headset for cows with the aim to improve emotional state and increase milk production as a result.
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Blockchain could save food industry $31 billion, according to research
Substantial savings in food fraud will reportedly be realised from 2021 and compliance costs will be reduced by 30 percent by 2024, according to data from Juniper Research.
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Coated seeds could enable agriculture on marginal lands
A specialised silk coating could protect seeds from salinity while also providing fertiliser-generating microbes, according to new research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
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Food Drink Ireland launches 10 year strategy for industry
Food Drink Ireland has launched a new report highlighting the importance of the food and beverage sector to Ireland and the main strategic challenges and opportunities to be considered by policymakers.
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FDF calls on next UK government to prioritise food and drink sector
To ensure resilience in the UK food system, the FDF has said that the industry must remain competitive and improve productivity, and that resilience underpins the efforts of the industry, ensuring it can provide affordable food to consumers and shoppers.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific explains isotope analysis at RAFA 2019
What is an isotope fingerprint? How can it help detect and prevent food fraud? New Food finds out from Thermo Fisher Scientific. Watch the video below....
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Can blockchain provide a safer, more transparent supply chain?
Leaders from the food and beverage industry will come together in New Food's two-day event next year to discuss how we, as an industry, can improve the integrity of our systems. Experts will debate a range of key topics; among the skilled speakers is Julie Pierce of the FSA, who…
