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Field test detects banana fungus TR4 faster than ever

25 October 2019 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

The WUR test is considered faster and more practical than laboratory tests and is said to allow banana farmers and authorities to take immediate measures once suspect plants test positive for the fungus.

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Cargill invests $35m in Europe to produce healthy, soluble fibres

25 October 2019 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

The European investment aims to enable food manufacturers to create calorie-reduced products with improved nutritional profiles.

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Olam international acquires US almond processor for $54 million

24 October 2019 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

Olam International Ltd has announced that it has signed a purchase agreement to acquire a 100 percent interest in Californian almond processor and ingredient manufacturer Hughson Nut Inc (HNI).

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Taking the guess work out of analysing cannabis edibles

23 October 2019 | By Dr Kaveh Kahen, Dr Toby Astill

Cannabis, hemp and CBD experts, Dr Kaveh Kahen and Dr Toby Astill, discuss the analysis process for cannabis edibles, outlining the challenges and solutions available.

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Researchers use centrifugal force to fabricate edible meat fibres

22 October 2019 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

Researchers have grown rabbit and cow muscle cells on edible gelatine scaffolds that are said to mimic the texture and consistency of meat.

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Guidebook: Food analytics with NIR & reference methods

21 October 2019 | By Buchi

This guidebook offers a comprehensive summary of how NIR and reference methods, such as Kjeldahl and extraction, are used at all steps in the food processing chain.

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Survey reveals sustainable packaging likely to become “battleground for premium alcohol producers”

21 October 2019 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

GlobalData’s 2019 Q3 consumer survey found that 71 percent of global consumers consider it ‘quite’ or ‘extremely’ important for product packaging to be made from sustainable or renewable sources.

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Carlsberg unveils two paper bottle prototypes

17 October 2019 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

During the C40 World Mayors Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, the Carlsberg Group issued an update to the Green Fibre Bottle project, “the world’s first paper bottle for beer”.

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Sugar reduction: A new answer for a sugar taxing question

4 October 2019 | By Dr Ahmed Abbas Mohamed

Dr Ahmed Abbas Mohamed, Director of Research & Development at WET Group, outlines how innovative technology can enable soft drinks manufacturers to create no (or reduced) sugar, no artificial sweeteners, appetising and cost effective products.

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2020 EU project to develop alternative proteins

3 October 2019 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

The new ‘future-proof’ protein foods will be made from plants, fungi, byproducts and residues.

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McDonald’s joins the plant revolution

1 October 2019 | By Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

Dr Sylvain Charlebois, from Dalhousie University, takes a look at how and why McDonald's is entering the plant-based market with its pilot of the 'PLT sandwich.'

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An affordable soil moisture sensor that saves water

1 October 2019 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

Designed and tested on the University of Connecticut farm, the sensors are small enough to insert into the soil and less expensive to manufacture than current technology.

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Vineyard to research effects of climate change on wine growing

27 September 2019 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

Larkmead Vineyards intends to plant a viticultural research block in order to determine best suited grapes for the future.

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Is CBD and alkaline water the perfect combo?

27 September 2019 | By Dr Ahmed Abbas

Dr Ahmed Abbas, Director of Research and Development at WET Group, takes a look at the UK CBD market and explains why combining it with alkaline water will prove to be a popular move.

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Guidebook: Techniques used in proximate analysis

27 September 2019 | By Buchi

BUCHI shows extraction, Kjeldahl and NIR methods for proximate analysis of food macronutrients, such as protein, fat, moisture, ash, and carbohydrates.

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