Biotechnological tool to produce antifungal proteins in plants developed
Research group aims to develop new antifungal compounds based on the antifungal proteins secreted by filamentous fungi.
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Survey says fumonisins still abundant in high concentrations in raw commodities
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Sixty eight percent tested positive, with maize particularly vulnerable to these mycotoxins.
Survey reveals wide-spread confusion over US food labels
Thirty one percent of food may be wasted at the retail and consumer levels.
Replacing cattle with cultured meat “may not be a simple replacement of high-impact with low-impact”
Currently proposed types of lab-grown meat cannot provide a cure-all for the detrimental climate impacts of meat production without a large-scale transition to a decarbonised energy system, a new study has found.
African swine fever found in Chinese dumplings
Three different Sanquan frozen dumpling products test positive following tests in Jiuquan, Gansu province, and Xiangxi, central Hunan province - two areas that don't share a border.
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.
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.
Are processed foods linked to an increased risk of mortality?
A team of researchers have investigated whether the consumption of ultraprocessed foods could potentially lead to a higher risk of mortality.
Italian olive oil shortage could be balanced by good year for Spain
Shortages in olive oil production currently seen in Italy could be overcome by the positive production in Spain over the last few months.
Stress in crops points to possibly surprising benefits
Researchers have found that plant stress could potentially have surprising benefits, such as the ability to quickly recoup growth after a 'stress' period.
Analysis reveals two thirds of EU fishing limits have been continuously set above scientific advice
As the EU deadline to end over-fishing looms, and with over-fishing still on the rise, are fisheries ministers really concerned?
Morrisons searches for local food makers for its supply chain
Morrisons are looking for local food producers in the UK to promote in their stores by selling their locally produced and made products...
Food industry warns UK Environment Minister on Brexit crisis
Numerous food associations have put forward a letter to the Environment Secretary detailing how consultations should be set back for review.
Machine learning identifies source of Salmonella
Researchers have developed a machine learning approach that is able to detect the animal source of particular Salmonella outbreaks.
Suppliers failing to meet sustainability goals dropped by manufacturers
Manufacturers are increasingly choosing suppliers based on their sustainability, with many that are failing to meet goals being dropped.
