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Extreme weather poses threat to wheat crops in US and China
According to a study, wheat-producing areas in the US and China are threatened by the increasingly likelihood of extreme weather.
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Sixty years of standard setting – where Codex came from and where it’s going
To mark its 60th year, Sarah Cahill, Steve Wearne and Tom Heilandt reflect on the history of the Codex Alimentarius Commission from its inception to its scope and continuing evolution in serving the interests of consumers and the food and beverage industry alike.
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PepsiCo Europe appoints new Chief Sustainability Officer
Archana Jagannathan has been appointed as PepsiCo Europe’s new Chief Sustainability Officer and will oversee sustainability goals across the business.
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Taco Bell enters partnerships to conserve cattle grazing land
Cargill and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will be working with Taco Bell to implement conservation and regenerative agriculture practices across cattle grazing lands.
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Asda signs agreement to deliver sustainable sourcing commitments
Asda has signed up to the LEAF Marque certification system, an independent third-party verification for sustainable farming practices.
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Government lifts bird housing restrictions
The UK Government has lifted the mandatory bird housing rule for poultry and captive birds across England and Wales.
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Plant pandemic could threaten global wheat crops, scientists claim
Using genomic surveillance, scientists have unearthed a pandemic clonal lineage of the wheat blast fungus and say that it "could contribute to total crop failure".
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Scientists make advancements in engineering crop research
Researchers have made “significant advances” towards understanding why certain crops are better at generating a higher yield than others.
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Rethinking sweetener production
Natural sweeteners are an important health management tool for many as they contain fewer calories than sugar and some can even support dental and diabetic health. However, most natural sweeteners are manufactured using chemical processes. Here, Co-founder and COO at ArcitekBio Jai Lad explores the opportunities for developing a circular…
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Tackle food waste to fix our food systems
With global food systems wreaking havoc on our climate, Jamie Crummie asserts the best place to start with tackling this overwhelming problem is addressing food waste.
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World Water Day: Saving the planet from water-polluting industrial farming
Expressing concern on World Water Day, experts call for an end to water-polluting industrial farming and a shift to global practices that are climate-friendly.
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New Food Issue 1 2023
Discover the latest trends and insights in the food and beverage industry, from the future of cultured meat to tackling food waste, in Issue 1 2023 of New Food.
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Episode 37 – The truth about sustainable agriculture
The New Food team digs deeper into the roots of sustainable agriculture and uncovers the latest trends and voices driving a greener, fairer food system.
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Fabulous faba beans: is the British grown crop the key to fixing a food crisis?
2023 has kickstarted the year of the faba bean — the past few months have already seen campaigns to increase the production and consumption of the British grown crop and make them a staple in the nation’s diets. New Food explores the increasing popularity of faba beans and how they…
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Arla Foods signs deal to develop Nigerian dairy sector
European dairy cooperative Arla Foods and the Nigerian government have signed a deal to continue efforts to develop Nigeria’s dairy sector.
