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Scientists develop “see through soil” to help farmers deal with droughts
Scientists from the US have discovered why hydrogels are not having the desired effect in preventing droughts by making soil transparent.
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Recall Roundup: Listeria, Cyclospora and plastic pieces…
This week's Recall Roundup features Listeria monocytogenes and Cyclospora alerts, plus undeclared allergen recalls and a warning over plastic pieces.
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How do we reduce seafood waste?
Researchers from Arizona State University think a retail model used in Mexico could hold the key to reducing seafood waste and relieving pressure on our fisheries.
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Watchdog wants stricter poppy seed regulation in US
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has filed a petition on behalf of families affected by contaminated poppy seeds, which calls for tighter monitoring of the trade within the US.
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2021 food colour trends to watch out for…
As Pantone announces its 2021 colours of the year, Emina Goodman explains the key relationship between colour and food, and predicts what to watch out for...
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Coca-Cola to use bottles made from recycled plastic
Coca-Cola is transitioning to recycled plastic bottles across several of its big-name brands in the US in a bid to cut down on waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
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FDA undertakes study to prevent E.coli outbreaks in romaine lettuce
The FDA has announced it is collecting romaine lettuce samples to help prevent a similar E.coli outbreak to the one that occurred in the US in 2018.
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Carlsberg report shows continued growth for no and low alcohol brands
An increased attention on both physical and mental health has been cited as a cause of the growth of nolo products, which are increasingly popular among younger consumers.
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New testing programmes developed for banned substances in food
LGC has developed new testing programmes to put a stop to banned substances making their way into food, as athletes continue to return positive anti-doping tests.
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Recall Roundup: E.coli, Salmonella and glass pieces…
This week's Recall Roundup features multiple E.Coli and Salmonella alerts, plus undeclared allergen recalls and a warning over glass pieces.
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Beyond Meat teams up with PepsiCo to form PLANeT partnership
The plant-based meat specialist will team up with food and drink giant PepsiCo in a move which saw the former’s stock increase dramatically.
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Beer made with tortilla chips – a winning team at Superbowl LV?
Two US companies have embraced the uniqueness of 2021 with the launch of a lager brewed using tortilla chips...just in time for the Superbowl.
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Salmonella and Campylobacter protection not up to scratch says US petition
A petition filed by several consumer groups and affected individuals has called on the US Department of Agriculture to better regulate US slaughterhouses to help reduce cases of Salmonella and Campylobacter in the US.
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EPA approves controversial pesticides to treat citrus diseases
The US EPA has approved two treatments to combat citrus diseases in the country, sparking fierce criticism from some.
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Canadian peppers in the winter made possible with LED lighting
Year-round peppers are fast becoming a reality as a Canadian company has begun harvesting the popular crop during the country’s winter season, all thanks to the help of LED lighting.
