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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.
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Why our stevia supply’s safety and traceability matters more than ever
HOWTIAN’s VP of Market Strategy Tom Fuzer discusses the growing production of plant-based sweetener stevia to meet global demand and ensure safety during a disrupted supply chain.
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Arla’s biggest dairy investment opens
Arla has opened a new production plant – the company’s biggest dairy investment to date – created to “support growing demand for affordable dairy nutrition”.
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Primary school children get educated on entomophagy
Four primary schools in the UK are set to pilot a scheme that aims to educate children about eating alternative proteins, such as insects.
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Who is responsible for plastic waste?
A new study exploring the global patterns of plastic packaging waste has revealed the countries producing the most plastic pollution.
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New vaccination guideline for livestock launched
The recently released Livestock Vaccination Guideline aims to support vets, farmers and other industry professionals improve the health and welfare of cattle and sheep in their care.
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Dr Andy Zynga
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Dr Andy Zynga is a member of the New Food Advisory Board and CEO of EIT Food.
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US Corn Belt under threat
Climate change will cause the US Corn Belt to become unsuitable for cultivating corn if major technological advances in agricultural practices do not take place, according to a new study.
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New launches in the food and beverage industry: May 2022
New launches in the industry this month include vitamin-enriched eggs, a plant-based gut-friendly yoghurt range, and a new popcorn flavour in honour of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum jubilee.
