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Global agenda issued to halve food loss and waste by 2030
The WRI proposes a global action agenda to successfully meet the United Nations’ call to halve food loss and waste by 2030.
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BRC rejects Gove’s claims of no fresh food shortages come no-deal Brexit
Michael Gove, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, has said that there will be “no shortages of fresh food” in the result of a no-deal Brexit.
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European butter prices vulnerable, but anticipated to rise
European butter prices are predicted to increase by the end of 2019, but the extent of this is dependent on the weather conditions and political uncertainty.
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What are the implications of GM on UK agriculture?
The UK government is being urged to consider the wider implications before supporting the introduction of genetically modified food (GM) to UK agriculture.
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Canadian government invests in innovation to advance Canada’s food processing
In a bid to develop Canada’s food processing systems, an investment of up to $4.6 million to the Food and Beverage Cluster through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership's AgriScience Program has been announced.
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Food fraud continues due to dip in the leisure industry
The rising number of leisure businesses going bust is continuing food fraud problems, says industry insider, and butchers are paying the price.
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Will farmers be the next great data scientists?
As the global population continues to soar, the pressure on farmers to enhance agricultural productivity increases. New Food hears from two industry experts who believe technology holds the answer.
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The Federation of Bakers on tackling the biggest challenges in bakery
Gordon Polson, Chief Executive of the Federation of Bakers, outlines the association’s responsibilities and how it is addressing some of the industry’s most prevalent issues.
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No-deal Brexit could cost farms £850m in lost profits
A new report predicts an 18 percent decline in profitability should there be a no-deal Brexit scenario.
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The pea protein market is predicted to reach $150m by 2024
Factors such as its low allergenic potential, as well as nutritional and functional advantages, have boosted the pea protein market.
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Can CRISPR save the Cavendish?
The world's most popular banana is dying. Scientists are using the gene-editing mechanism CRISPR to try and save it from extinction.
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Food processing demand boosts enzyme stabiliser market
The enzyme stabiliser market is showing strong growth with sales being highly influenced by increasing demand from the food processing industry.
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Latin America frozen bakery market to be worth over $5.7bn by 2024
Due to advancements in the retail space and rising disposable income levels, sales in the Latin America frozen bakery market will be strong.
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Global reforms lead to increased sales of PP packaging films
Global sustainability drives are propelling the worldwide polypropylene (PP) packaging films market.
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Implications of the mass import of soybeans into China studied
A new study has looked into the wider consequences of the recent mass importation of soybeans into China.
