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Coffee-growing regions under threat from climate change, research warns
Suitable growing regions for coffee, cashews, and avocados predicted to shift as the earth warms, suggests a first-of-its-kind analysis.
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Food Sustainability Index ranks countries on food waste
The 2021 Food Sustainability Index, which assesses the food-system sustainability of numerous countries, has been released, with Japan and Sweden excelling in key categories.
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Enset banana could feed millions
A new study suggests that enset, a relative of the common banana native to Ethiopia, has the potential to feed millions of people.
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Yum China expands KFC menu with regional items
Yum China Holdings Inc. announced that its KFC brand is adding more traditional local dishes to its expanding menu.
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How locavores can improve global food systems
Locavores believe in eating locally grown/produced food, but is this the most sustainable choice? Biosystems engineer, Lisa De Vellis examines how locavores and global food producers can happily coexist for the benefit of us all.
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Love Food Give Food: Action Against Hunger making a difference
Action Against Hunger marketing executive director Jean-Michel Grand shares insight into how the hospitality industry is helping to tackle the hunger crisis through its Love Food Give Food campaign and discusses some ongoing challenges.
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The untapped opportunity of the halal market
As the number of Muslims worldwide continues to rise, so too will the demand for halal-certified products.
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UK abattoir ordered to pay £11,000 for hygiene offences
A Birmingham abattoir has breached hygiene regulations after carcasses on a rail system came into close contact with each other.
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Have red meat studies gone too far?
Dr Sylvain Charlebois, from Dalhousie University, discusses how, with so many studies about the health impacts of red meat consumption, it is difficult for the consumer to make the right choice.
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Not kosher?
Following the license suspension of Canada's largest kosher company, Dr Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University explores how the Canadian kosher market might have to adapt.
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How clean label could bolster the vegan market
With the increasing popularity of both the clean label and vegan movement, can the two trends align to satisfy the modern consumer?
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Canada’s Halal Monitoring Authority to simplify certification
Canada's Halal Monitoring Authority (HMA) is a halal monitoring and certifying body that aims to simplify certification by integrating directly into existing supply chains for suppliers, brands and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs).
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Authorities launch probe after animal DNA found in meat-free meals
A newspaper investigation allegedly found traces of animal DNA in meat-free and vegan products in two of the UK's most popular supermarkets.
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Food integrity application compendium
Adulteration has become an increasing problem for the global food industry and for consumers, bringing new urgency to testing olive oil, honey, spices, meats and seafood...
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Global kosher food market to reflect CAGR growth of 11.6%
The global market for kosher food will witness an impressive growth of 11.6% CAGR over the forecast period, 2017-2025.
