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New planting guidelines could boost edamame profits, says research
Lower plant densities were said to be more profitable, in part because increasing plant density led to a lower ratio of pod mass to vegetative mass.
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Climate financial model shows billions of dollars at risk in meat sector
FAIRR has undertaken a climate ’scenario analysis’ on some of the world’s biggest meat companies, finding that many could “face ruin” in the likely scenario of a 2°C warmer world by 2050.
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FoodDrinkEurope responds to European Industry Strategy and Circular Economy Plan
The main goal for the Strategy is for a competitive industry to help Europe become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050; it will include specific measures to accompany industry's green transitions.
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Food prices drop partly due to COVID-19 outbreak, says FAO
According to the FAO, world food prices have dropped for the first time in four months, likely due to fears over the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, but food prices still remain 8.1 percent higher than a year earlier.
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US plant-based market growing five times faster than total food sales
New data from the Good Food Institute and the Plant Based Foods Association has shown that plant-based meat, eggs, and dairy continue to outpace conventional animal products and remain a key engine for growth in the US retail market.
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Seven sustainability trends that should worry the food industry
Robert Blood, Founder of SIGWATCH - the activist observation consultancy - suggests seven sustainability trends that food and beverage industry companies should be aware of if they are to retain and grow their customers.
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Tackling global food and water challenges through international collaboration
Members of the International Food and Water Research Centre (IFWRC) Scientific Advisory Panel discuss current challenges the food industry is facing, including climate change and food fraud, as well as key trends and the role of international collaboration between industry, academia, government and non-government organisations.
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BRC report calls for solutions to UK food retail imports from the EU
Without agreed and well-planned solutions, the report has warned that UK consumers will face higher costs and reduced availability of goods.
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EU honey producers call for urgent action in the face of market threats
Market threats are said to include poor climatic conditions and cheap honey imports from China.
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FDF survey reveals improved food and beverage industry confidence
FDF’s latest data shows that the proportion of UK manufacturers who were pessimistic about business conditions declined in Q4 2019, with more reporting improved business confidence than in any other quarter of the year.
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Coronavirus’ impact on the food industry
The number of individuals infected with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to climb on a daily basis as does the number of deaths associated with it. Many of TAG's clients have asked what should be done to prepare for a growing number of cases in the United States.
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Top ten food trends predicted for 2020
A focus on climate crisis and recycling are among the top food trend predictions recently made for 2020.
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Has coronavirus caused a surge in the price of food in China?
The National Bureau of Statistics of China has released figures which reveal a surge in the price of food, with indications that coronavirus and African swine fever are amongst the causes.
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IFT white paper states US food research is ‘chronically underfunded’
The white paper examines trends in public and private investment in research, the contributions of food to the US economy, as well as IFT-led survey data regarding research priorities in food science and the impact of insufficient funding.
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World food prices rose for fourth consecutive month in January 2020
The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Food Price Index rose again in January 2020, mainly driven by increases in the costs of vegetable oils, sugar and wheat.
