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21 top UK food businesses petition Government over deforestation
In a letter to Government, 21 of the UK’s major food companies are calling for more stringent regulation to ban imports of food produced from deforestation, reports BBC News.
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Scent-conditioned honeybees boost crop yields
Researchers in Argentina have discovered that scent training honeybees has increased yields in their sunflower crops.
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Tesco calls for deforestation-free food in UK after Greenpeace call out
Greenpeace urged the supermarket giant to stop buying meat from companies involved in Amazon deforestation, and Tesco has now called on Government to make deforestation-free food a policy.
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Study reveals scale of illegal soy and beef exports from Brazil to EU
A peer-reviewed report has revealed that large quantities of head and up to one-fifth of Brazil's surging soy exports to the European Union are tainted by illegal deforestation.
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Historical discovery reveals when humans started eating corn
In an a-maizing discovery, UNM researchers find out more about the diets of Mesoamerica and when corn became popularised.
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Mexico’s sugary drinks tax has cut consumption after just three years, finds study
Mexico implemented an excise tax of one peso per litre (approximately 10 percent increase in price) on sugar sweetened drinks in January 2014, and this study has revealed downward trends in consumption as a result.
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Major American berry producers commit to recyclable packaging
The groups announced that they hope to encourage more recycling of clamshells and create new specifications for packaging manufacturers.
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Ecuador adopts National Tuna Action Plan
The Plan aims to adopt clearer strategies for preserving the sustainability and traceability of tuna fish through methods such as the promotion of scientific research and education.
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Study finds third of tested beef samples in Brazil contaminated with Listeria
From a total of 50 beef samples from 13 different export-authorised processing plants in the state of Mato grosso, Brazil, Listeria sp. was isolated in 18.
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Orange juice demand continues to fall despite low prices, research reveals
IHS Markit has noted that orange juice production has risen in Florida and Brazil but falling demand in major markets such as the US and Europe has brought the FCOJ (from concentrate orange juice) price down by US $600/tonne in one year.
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Malaysia to meet new EU palm oil food safety levels by 2021
Malaysia is reportedly to enforce regulations to ensure its palm oil meets new food safety standards under consideration by the EU by 2021.
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Latin America frozen bakery market to be worth over $5.7bn by 2024
Due to advancements in the retail space and rising disposable income levels, sales in the Latin America frozen bakery market will be strong.
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Can CBD help treat health conditions or is it the placebo effect?
The popularity of Cannabidiol (CBD) has surged, not just in the food and beverage industry, but across many other sectors, due to consumer beliefs that it can help treat certain aliments and illnesses. But many are questioning these claims, suggesting further investigation over CBD’s effects and perceived benefits are required.
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Mycotoxin testing market predicted to grow considerably
The market for mycotoxins testing will witness substantial growth, says Future Market Insights
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World hunger remains big problem, yet obesity is on the rise
Despite obesity increasing, world hunger remains a big problem.
