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Is global antibiotic use in crop production haphazard?
A study has revealed that antibiotic use on crops is more widespread than previously thought and claims they have been used against crop problems where they will have no effect.
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The difference between organic milk and non-organic milk
Ningjing Lui of Wageningen University & Research describes the specific composition properties of organic and non-organic milk in a hope to prevent food fraud.
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Over 1,500 workers in German meat factory infected with covid
A Tönnies meat packaging plant has been struck by COVID-19, which has allegedly resulted in strong criticism from Germany's labour minister and re-closures of schools and daycare centres.
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Brochure: Performance of starches with RVA 4800
Measure viscosity and performance of starches, raw materials, ingredients and foods using controlled temperature and shear.
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Meat processing giant announces COVID-19 outbreak
Tyson puts protective measures in place following series of covid outbreaks, while China suspends imports of poultry products from its Springdale plant.
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Technical Bulletin: Benefits of enzymes for plant protein hydrolysates
This technical bulletin provides an overview on how Biocatalysts Ltd has developed enzymes that can be used to add value to plant protein hydrolysates.
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The next big HITS
Exploring new frontiers in the world of food and beverages: The hygiene, integrity, traceability and sharing (HITS) strategy.
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Shocking number of avocado oils sold in US are rancid or adulterated
Food scientist calls for FDA to establish reasonable standards for avocado oil as her study reveals shockingly high levels of mislabelling and adulteration.
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OPTIBAR PM 3050: New compact pressure transmitter for pressure and level applications
With OPTIBAR PM 3050, KROHNE introduces a new compact pressure transmitter for pressure and level applications with 2-wire 4…20mA HART communication. It aims at general applications in the food & beverage, water & wastewater, iron & steel, OEM/ Automation and other process industries.
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Major UK food producer hit by COVID-19
A chicken factory in North Wales has had to temporarily close following several workers testing positive for COVID-19.
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Two pesticides found to shorten bee’s lifespan
A study has revealed the harmful effects two widely available pesticides, Transform and Sivanto, can have on honeybees.
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Pandemic chaos for US meat industry
The global meat industry, which has been regarded as a COVID-19 hotspot, has been heavily affected by the pandemic and lockdowns, but nowhere more so than the US.
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The new normal for supply chains
Professor Chris Elliott ponders on the future of food and drink supply chains as the world eases back into a sense of a normality.
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New discovery in plant cell operations could be key to better crops
A team of researchers believe aquaporins (AQPs) hold the answer to bigger crop yields and more resilient farming assets.
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A chemical history of food
Jessica Clifton gives a brief overview of food history in relation to chemistry, including fermenting, cooking and preservation.
