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Third edition of international Award for Innovative Ideas and Technologies launched
Contest aims to select best technologies and most innovative sustainable solutions applicable to agriculture and agro-industry sectors worldwide.
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US citrus fruit could be genetically modified in future
A study has reported that the future of US citrus could be genetically modified, because of the threat of the Asian citrus psyllid bacterium.
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Towards healthier meat products
Hanne Christine Bertram, Line Hjelm, Rebekka Thøgersen, Nina Eggers and Line Ahm Mielby of the Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, Denmark look at recent innovations in the meat product sector, with particular emphasis on hybridised products and nutri-functionality by metabolomics.
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Cannabis-related patent filings in the f&b market – who’s ahead of the game?
As legalisation for recreational marijuana gathers pace across the globe, there’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity for food and beverage companies to establish themselves as dominant players in one of the potentially fastest-growing sectors: edibles and beverages. Paul Bremner asks if there is more that they could be doing, however, to be…
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New Food Issue 1 2019
Issue 1 2019 of New Food is available to read online, featuring stories on cannabis patents, the future for agribusiness post-Brexit, and Blockchain technology.
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Cadbury loses legal battle over purple wrapper
Cadbury has lost a legal battle that looked to protect the exact shade of purple used to wrap chocolate bars and tablets.
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Are misplaced economic incentives major drivers of obesity and climate change?
Experts have argued that obesity, undernutrition and climate change are all part of the 'The Global Syndemic', and should be focused on by leaders.
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How clean is clean in food zones?
SKF has asked that in a world where proactive food safety has become essential and hygiene takes top priority in asset design, what if one potential source of contamination is coming from bearings in the proximity of food zones?
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PepsiCo awards Yofix €100,000 through European Nutrition Greenhouse Programme
Yofix have been awarded €100,000 through PepsiCo's European Nutrition Greenhouse Programme, after being given €20,000 to begin the business as a finalist.
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Hitting that sweet spot
With the clean-label drive showing no evidence of slowing down, confection and chocolate manufacturers are adapting to a changing market. Environmental concerns, health concerns and sustainability may be priorities for today’s consumers, but flavour and innovation have never been more important. Divakar Kolhe from Future Market Insights reports on the…
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Looking beyond traditional applications for probiotics
With more consumers turning to functional foods and beverages for digestive health benefits, product manufacturers have a massive opportunity to create probiotic products that go beyond traditional applications. John Quilter explores the potential.
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Inspiring the food of tomorrow
Nutrigenomics is the scientific study of the genetic differences in human response to the bioactive compounds or nutrients in food. Dietitian Sarah-Jane Reilly outlines how research in this area is driving developments within the food industry,and considers how nutrigenomic foods might carve a path to consumers.
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Unlocking additional value from soybeans via the circular economy
Okara (soybean pulp) and soy whey are by products of the manufacture of foodstuffs made from soybeans; typically, soymilk and tofu (soybean curd). Globally, over four million metric tons of okara are generated on an annual basis as a result of soymilk and tofu production. Associate Professor Shao-Quan Liu and…
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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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First cell-grown slaughter-free steak produced
Aleph Farms has managed to grow thin pieces of meat using cells from a live cow, and have called their steak 'slaughter-free'.
