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Have researchers found a way to make cultured meat cheaper?
Cultured meat is expensive to produce, but researchers claim they might have found a way to make its production more cost-effective.
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Soy sauce isn’t just for sushi!
Taku Miyazaki explains how Kikkoman's sales have changed since the pandemic and how the manufacturer has adapted, and addresses the unfolding soy sauce scandal in China.
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Could alternative proteins solve antimicrobial resistance?
With global concerns regarding antimicrobial resistance, find out why Martina Helmlinger thinks alternative proteins could provide a solution.
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US commits to strengthening food security in The Philippines
Vice President Harris has launched an initiative to strengthen the US-Philippines alliance, including measures to enhance food security and supporting organic agriculture.
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Thai Union on sustainable fishing
With multiple threats looming over our fishing industry, from IUU fishing and climate change, Bethan Grylls interviews Adam Brennan, Thai Union’s Group Director for Sustainability, on what the company is doing to ensure responsibly sourced produce.
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The MENA sweet tooth
Bethan Grylls speaks to Tate & Lyle about the innovative ways its reformulating product for the MENA region - and why sweeteners are needed there.
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How to stand the test of time in the cultured meat market
As plant-based sales stagnate in the US, Bethan Grylls looks at the lessons that can be taken into the cultured meat industry, including how it should position and market itself around the world and what the best move is for those in plant proteins going forwards.
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The soy sauce scandal and why it’s important
Professor Chris Elliott delves into a potential scandal unfolding in China surrounding soy sauce manufactured by Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food and highlights a warning food and beverage manufacturers should heed.
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What consumers want from functional beverages
Research from Kerry reveals that while many still view immune health as a top priority, there are new prevalent consumer demands for functional beverages. Find out more here…
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Nutrition Technologies closes $20m equity round
Asia’s first industrial insect company, Nutrition Technologies, plans new product launches and market expansion after closing $20 million equity round led by PTT Ventures.
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Bangladesh food security increased by farmers’ 30-year efforts
New research from University College London has revealed how Bangladeshi farmers consolidated their country’s food security and reduced flooding.
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Chinese authorities forced to act as pork prices rise
As pork prices in China rise, the Chinese authorities have driven an increase in supply to stabilise the market.
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India has imposed a 20% export levy on selected rice varieties
Certain rice varieties are subject to a new export levy in India, with wheat and sugar exports affected since May in order to protect local supplies.
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Drink tea to live longer
Research shows that drinking tea can lower risk of mortality and prevent poor health conditions.
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UN World Food Programme launches Pakistan flash appeal
Flooding has left millions in Pakistan at a very real risk of food insecurity as harvested crops washed away and livestock killed by floodwater.
