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Sixty per cent of wild coffee species are threatened with extinction, says Kew research
Deforestation, climate change, fungal pathogens and pests put species at risk.
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Light sensors could help farmers maintain crop health
Researchers have identified that light sensors could be used to calculate how much nitrogen crops need, in order to maintain their health...
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Stability for food prices worldwide in December 2018, according to FAO Food Price Index
Declining sugar and dairy quotations offset by rising international cereal prices.
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UK’s food industry leaders urge politicians to reject No Deal
"Potentially catastrophic impact of not reaching any deal is clear," say Scotland's food leaders in letter, adding their voice to a similar letter from the UK's farmers.
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‘Sustainable palm oil choices should be easier for consumers’ says University of Cambridge study
A Cambridge study has stated that consumers need to have easier choices when it come to palm oil, and that the use and publicity of ecolabels could help...
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Arla acquires Middle East and Africa Kraft business from Mondeléz International
The deal is set to significantly strengthen Arla’s position in the Middle East and North Africa, giving access to new product categories, new markets and a state-of-the-art production site.
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FDI rose 24 per cent in India 2017-18, says Ministry
Achievements across the sector highlighted in end-of-year statement.
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Application Notes – December 2018
Our December 2018 Application Note summary keeps on top of the latest developments in the food industry.
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Introducing bioplastics may not mitigate climate change
A study has shown that the introduction of bioplastics may not contribute to the mitigation of climate change, with potential increases in greenhouse gases.
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Productive day at the Food & Drink Exporters Association Network Forum 2018
The FDEA Networking Forum brought together some experts from the food and drink industry and businesses that currently export, or are looking at exporting.
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Pepsi Co and Coca-Cola pledge to grow their businesses in Pakistan
Both companies pledge further investment in the region at separate meetings with Prime Minister Imran Khan.
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FAO Food Price Index declines in November
The FAO has commented on the recent Food Price Index decline, led by marked drops for palm oil and other vegetable oils.
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Palm oil giant Wilmar pledges ‘no deforestation’
Palm oil trader Wilmar has committed to map its suppliers’ entire landbank by the end of 2019, and has vowed to stop deforestation associated with palm oil.
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PwC report claims tethered bottle caps means more plastic, more carbon and more cost
A study undertaken by PwC finds proposals to introduce mandatory tethered caps on plastic beverage bottles could create more plastic and additional CO2.
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Dame Fiona Kendrick stands down as Nestlé Chairman
The Chairman of Nestlé UK and Ireland, Dame Fiona Kendrick has decided to step down after working at the company since 1980.
