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The problems of dietary simplification
New Food's Editor looks at the issue of dietary simplification and how a lack of biodiversity is impacting both health and food security.
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A fruitful solution to the UK’s food security problem
Thomas Bradley from off-grid energy supplier, Flogas, explains why rural living practices could be the key to improving food security within the UK.
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No one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to eating less meat
Scientists have argued that the pressure to eat less meat might actually be counter-productive in some parts of the world, where livestock are essential to the economy and sustainability.
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Why do bell peppers change colour?
A study into why bell peppers change colour might have revealed more sustainable production methods of the popular vegetable.
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The dark side of technology in the food industry
The race to achieve the UN's Sustainability Goals could be causing more harm than good, according to a group of scientists.
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Nestlé launches plant-based meat line in China
Nestlé has launched its own line of plant-based meat in China, as attitudes towards meat look like they may be shifting.
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New Food Issue 6 2020
Issue 6 2020 of New Food is available to read online, featuring stories on food safety, confectionery, ingredients and our Application Note Supplement...
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British Nutrition Foundation survey reveals empty shelf concerns
The BNF survey suggests concerns among consumers over empty supermarket shelves this Christmas and highlights a rise in plant-based festive feasts.
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FSA Chief issues rallying call to food industry to change
In a recent speech, FSA Chief Executive Emily Miles paid tribute to the food industry for coping with demand during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, but stressed that now is the time for change.
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Wahaca brings its menu to life with AR technology
Mexican restaurant group Wahaca intends to make its menus interactive by projecting digital information, such as allergens and sustainability details, through the use of AR.
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Just how important is soil for the world’s food supply?
In the latest edition of Talking Crop , Gideon Ashworth explains just how crucial good quality soil is for growing the crops we need to survive ahead of the UN's World Soil Day on 5 December.
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Think tank says global panel is needed to hit UN’s sustainability goals
"There is no alternative to sustainability," says Barilla Foundation Chief Executive, Guido Barilla.
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The delicate nitrogen balance behind Californian almond production
With 80 percent of the world's almonds grown in California, it's essential that farming methods there are sustainable. Soil scientist Sat Darshan Khalsa and his team have studied ways farmers can ensure their production methods aren't costing the earth.
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PepsiCo commits to 100 percent recycled plastic for its bottles in Europe
The soft drinks giant says that this drive towards recycled plastic will save an estimated 70,000 tonnes of virgin, fossil-fuel based plastic every year.
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What consumers want: Has Covid changed consumer habits for good?
With COVID-19 turning the food industry upside down overnight, EIT Food's latest report suggests some changes may be here to stay.
