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UK producer leading the way in ethical chocolate
Consumers are becoming more tuned into where and how products are sourced; and one UK producer is said to be leading the way.
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Meat free “meat” manufacturing
The rise of meatless products is being driven by growing environmental and health concerns. How are producers keeping up with demand?
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Coffee prices plunge amid surplus of beans
World coffee prices plunge amid huge surplus of beans, IHS Markit’s Agribusiness Intelligence reveals.
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Winning the war on plastic
Flower & White has beaten the likes of Mars and Nestlé to become the first company in the confectionery sector to move into plastic-free packaging.
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Changing consumer preferences has ‘transformed’ the beverage sector
According to a new survey, the beverage sector has undergone a significant transformation over the last decade.
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Chinese Vice-Premier visits UK university to forge economic relations
Cardiff Metropolitan University welcomes Hu Chunhua, Vice-Premier of the People's Republic of China along with other politicians and VIPs.
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More meat imports may be allowed into China due to swine fever
Beijing is preparing to allow more sources of imported meat in an effort to overcome potential pork shortages.
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Significant growth expected in the macroalgae market
A new report has stated that the global macroalgae market is expected to grow during 2018 to 2028, with increasing demand from end uses, including food, animal feed, cosmetics, and fertilizers.
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Food Price Index up from January average
Index currently at its highest level since August 2018.
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Project aims to tackle Australian steak fraud
Shipment being tracked and verified using blockchain and Internet of Things technologies.
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Looking beyond traditional applications for probiotics
With more consumers turning to functional foods and beverages for digestive health benefits, product manufacturers have a massive opportunity to create probiotic products that go beyond traditional applications. John Quilter explores the potential.
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Anti-browning agents in the valorisation of sugarcane juice
Commercialisation of fresh sugarcane juice is restricted by the immediate deterioration that occurs after its extraction. Jyoti Nishad reports on new scientific techniques she has been using in a bid to solve the problem.
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Woman charged over strawberry contamination
Supervisor "believed to have had grievances about her treatment at the farm."
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Fatty fish improves young asthmatics’ lung function
Trial group who ate fish reduced their bronchial inflammation by 14 units.
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Foreign Development Investment continues to grow in India
Figure has reached the USD 1-billion mark, says Minister
