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Pig guts fly as brawl over US meat imports erupts in Taiwanese parliament
Safety concerns over US meat, due to the presence of ractopamine used by some US farmers, were expressed vividly in parliament.
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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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Which countries are true food innovators?
Dr Sylvain Charlebois reveals all to New Food as he reports the findings of the first ever Global Food Innovation Index.
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Locust genome could be the key to ending devastating crop damage
The desert locust has a notoriously complex genome structure, but scientists hope that by cracking their genetic code they can develop 'intelligent pesticides' that do not harm other organisms.
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The ageing farmer time bomb and how we can turn it around
In the latest edition of Talking Crop, Gideon Ashworth examines the concerning problem of an increasingly ageing farmer population, and asks what can be done to turn the tide.
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The bitter taste of honey analysis
Professor Chris Elliott questions the validity of a recent article which claimed widespread honey fraud in the UK and calls for regulators and Government to make strides towards better testing methods.
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Bananas facing devastating pandemic
Scientists battle to find a solution as Tropical Race 4 threatens the beloved banana's existence.
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Zero eggs but tastes just like them…
Zero Egg - which produces a plant-based, egg-like product - has raised $5 million in Series A funding which it intends to put towards growing its brand in the US.
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Papaya mealybug could spread worldwide new research warns
The pest is expected to spread to parts of the US as well as major areas of Asia and Central America, according to the report written by scientists at the CABI.
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Highest ever attendance at Regional Conference for Europe
This year’s Regional Conference for Europe, hosted by Uzbekistan, received its highest ever attendance when it gathered to discuss new and persisting challenges.
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Two food companies face heavy fines
Yong Yew Hin and Fuyen Food Pte Ltd have been penalised following the discovery of illegal meat imports and unsanitary conditions respectively by the SFA.
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Nine dead after eating noodles from freezer
Following the death of nine people within the same family, the Chinese National Health Commission has warned of the dangers of eating certain fermented foods.
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Covid can survive on frozen food packaging, says China’s CDC
After detecting a living sample on a packet of cod, the Chinese Center for Control and Prevention suggests that covid can live on frozen packaging, enduring even long distances.
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Chinese food manufacturers face pressure
A survey of 1,000 Chinese adults shows rising food safety concerns following the covid outbreak.
