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Wheat genome sequenced by scientists over 13 years
Wheat genome finally sequenced by 20 countries over the course of 13 years could be the key to increasing wheat production...
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Cutting cream cheese-making process from 20 hours to 30 minutes
The company described the protein as delivering ‘an excellent flavour and texture’, claiming it is ‘easy to handle and highly versatile’.
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From farm to market – Safety of the food supply
9 August 2018 | By Pall Corporation
The consumption of fresh and fresh cut produce continues to increase globally. Technological advancements have in turn aided in increased global production of fresh produce to meet the increasing demand. However, there is serious concern as to whether this increase in supply and demand is leading to safety issues, as…
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New slippery packaging for condiments could cut food waste
Along with minimising food waste, with a better design the new packaging will have improved consumer satisfaction and comfort.
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Finally, safe and simple acid hydrolysis for determining the total fat of nearly any sample. Automatic, standardised, internationally comparable...
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GEA introduces unique continuous control system to its S-Tec spiral freezer range
GEA has announced the addition of its unique control technology CALLIFREEZE® to its S-Tec range of spiral freezers for the food industry...
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£3 million invested to help UK farmers reduce ammonia emissions
DEFRA has issued the guidance and has provided a package of financial and technical advice to help farmers reduce emissions.
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IFT presents innovation awards to three companies
“Now in its 12th year, the Food Expo Innovation awards program is a showcase for amazing advancements in our profession,” said Coleman.
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Crab shells and tree fibres could replace plastic food packaging
The material showed up to a 67 per cent reduction in oxygen permeability over some forms of polyethylene terephthalate (PTT).
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Finnish labs developing tech platform to boost profitability of dairy farms
The solutions will be tested in practice at the Natural Resources Institute Finland's pilot farm this and next year.
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Global milk production expected to increase by 35 per cent by 2030
Blockchain, drones, biotech and big data will all play a part in coping with the upsurge in demand.
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From corn to flake: Health-promoting phenolic acids lost during food processing
In a set of recent studies, scientists revealed what happens to cancer-fighting phenolic acids in corn when it is processed into cornflakes.
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Interactive calculator reveals the true cost of the food we waste
Britons bin £13bn worth of food a year according to Government’s latest stats. And in most developed countries, over half of all food waste takes place in the home.
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Edible space packaging could help curb global plastic crisis
Typical polyethylene wrap takes 500 years to decompose, while the edible packaging created at Samara Polytech decomposes as quickly as apples do.
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Food Standards Agency trials blockchain in slaughterhouse
It's the first time blockchain has been used as a regulatory tool to ensure compliance in the food sector.
