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Food miles have much worse impact on climate than first feared
The impact of food transportation on the climate is a lot worse than was previously anticipated, with researchers urging consumers to buy and eat local.
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Meat doesn’t have to be the villain
Bethan Grylls looks at the narratives that have formed around the plant-based and meat sectors, and suggests that the 'unquestionable' health and sustainable halo that once shrouded plant-based may be dimming. Meat industry - it's your time to shine!
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Researcher teams up with Michelin star chef to create seafood alternative
Science and fine dining come together as a Danish researcher seeks to create a seafood alternative from fungi – and it might even end up on a Michelin-star menu.
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Crack research team will try to solve one of humankind’s biggest problems
The research team will use the diversity of the selected case studies to attempt to solve one of humankind’s greatest challenges – how are we going to feed more people?
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How do we eradicate child labour in the food and beverage industry?
Joshua Minchin examines the need for a more united approach from the food and beverage industry to eliminate child labour from the sector.
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JBS invests in traceability projects in Mato Grosso
JBS has committed to funding and supporting several sustainability projects in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, including an effort to improve traceability.
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Nestlé Cereals launches Wheat Plan to aid sustainable agriculture
The world’s largest food company Nestlé will aid farmers in implementing sustainable agricultural practices, such as cover cropping and reduced cultivation.
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Government Food Strategy: A strategy without a plan
Following the reveal of the Government Food Strategy, Professor Chris Elliott explains why the whitepaper is such a disappointment to the UK food and agricultural sectors – and actually for all of us.
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“Thin gruel” – Government food strategy blasted by industry
The Government Food Strategy white paper, published today, has come in for considerable criticism from the food industry, with many claiming it lack substance and planning.
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New report demands government action to reduce phosphorus pollution
A team of scientists have offered several solutions to the “global phosphorus crisis” that the group state is threatening food and water security.
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“Misleading” Tesco plant-based food advert banned by ASA
Tesco’s Plant Chef vegan burger adverts have been banned over “misleading” claims and numerous complaints.
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A sustainable food system must give priority to safety
Following World Safety Day which took place on 7 June 2022, Anne Gerardi, Senior Manager, Global Food Safety Initiative, examines the true meaning of sustainable food.
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Consumers willing to change shopping habits to save the oceans
A global survey has found that shoppers will change buying habits to protect the world's oceans, with four in ten Americans willing to buy sustainable seafood.
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Danone North America aims to achieve zero waste target by 2025
Dairy company, Danone North America, has announced plans to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill across all its North American facilities by 2025.
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Could QR codes be the way to reduce dairy waste?
QR codes have become popular since the pandemic, but a new study suggests that this technology could be the answer to reducing one of the largest sources of agricultural and food waste.
