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Scientists to use algae to create boneless cellular seabass fillet
It’s hoped that the technology used to create the fillet might be able to relieve pressure on fish stocks around the world as it is developed in the future.
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Consumer Goods Forum showcases industry hard work
The report published by the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) highlights some of the work retailers have been undertaking to make the food industry a more sustainable and responsible sector.
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Would a switch to a Mediterranean diet be kinder on the environment?
Researchers from Germany and Austria have found that a switch to a vegan or Mediterranean diet would benefit the environment, though both diets do come with their drawbacks.
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Using inclusive systems innovation to build a future-fit food system
Dr. Andy Zynga, CEO of EIT Food, outlines the progress that needs to be made if we are to innovate and build a food system fit for whatever the future holds.
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Reducing food waste with art
Christina Bauer-Plank discusses Hellmann’s recent art installation displayed at COP26 and why art has the power to change the way we think about food, waste and emissions.
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JBS enters cultivated protein market with BioTech Foods takeover
Food manufacturing giant JBS foods has acquired BioTech as it looks to enter the growing cultivated protein market, as well as announcing a protein research centre in Brazil.
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One step closer to a store or restaurant near you: cultured meat regulation
Bryant M. Godfrey assesses the current state of cultured meat regulation in the US, and explains why regulation is well in advance of production when it comes to cellular meat.
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Del Monte Foods launches upcycled green beans products
Del Monte Foods redirects hundreds of thousands of pounds of surplus green beans in a bid to reduce wastage and greenhouse gas emissions.
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We need standardisation on eco-labelling
Professor Robin May discusses the advantages of eco-labelling in the drive for a more sustainable food system, but calls for a standardised approach to avoid consumer confusion.
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Watch this week’s F&B news in 60 seconds
Catch up with this week’s food and drink headlines, including Thanksgiving turkey welfare concerns and a secret weapons to cut methane emissions.
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Plant based alternative consumption doubles in UK
The rise in plant-based food consumption was largest amongst younger generations, and women were also more likely to go plant-based than men.
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Is seaweed the secret weapon in the fight against methane?
The IGFS at Queen’s University Belfast believe that using seaweed to feed farm animals will help cut down methane emissions by at least 30 percent.
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A meaty problem
Shannon Falconer explains why animal-based pet foods are a problem, and looks at the future of alternatives for our furry friends.
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Sustaining mint
With the mint supply chain under threat, Eric Dowd of Mars Wrigley provides details of a solution that will help secure this valuable crop’s future.
