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Protecting every plate: insights from an American food safety expert at Food Integrity Global 2024
Here, renowned food safety expert Dr Darin Detwiler shares his experience and takeaways from Food Integrity Global 2024…
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Von der Leyen receives recommendations for the future of EU agriculture
After seven months of negotiations, the European Commission has received a pivotal report from the Strategic Dialogue on the future of EU agriculture. The report outlines five key pillars to guide the transformation towards a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable agricultural system.
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UK Government urged to develop holistic national food security strategy
A new report is urging ministers to develop a national food security strategy that encompasses the entire food system, extending beyond farming to include manufacturing, logistics, and retail.
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Raising the steaks: new £38m centre to cook up animal protein alternatives
The initiative, set to be led by the University of Leeds, will explore whether lab-grown meat or proteins from sources such as insects, plants, or fungi can become part of consumers’ diets.
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Episode 57: Tackling food insecurity
In the latest episode of Food to Go, Leah Hockley is joined by Erika Thiem, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Feeding America, to discuss how the nationwide network of food banks, food pantries and local meal programmes are enabling better access to food for consumers across the US that are…
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Plant-based diets have potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
A new study has found that a shift towards plant-based diets could reduce global food emissions by 17 percent, with affluent countries benefitting most.
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Will food security go nuclear?
Following a recent trip to South East Asia, Professor Chris Elliott considers the role that nuclear science and technology can play in tackling food insecurity across the region, and shares his insight into current research and future opportunities in this space.
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Researchers utilising AI to support consumers in US food deserts
University researchers across the US are working to develop a new AI-powered tool that will help businesses operating in food deserts to give more nutritious choices to consumers.
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How will the 2024 U.S. presidential election impact UK food security?
Here, Dr Clive Black considers how the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election may impact food security across the UK, and offers his thoughts on the potential changes and challenges that the new Labour government may face.
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Forests alleviate hunger and boost sustainability, study finds
New research has found that forests have the potential to reduce levels of food insecurity in low- and middle-income countries.
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Is now the time for a UK food policy reform?
Here, Dr Clive Black advocates for a comprehensive UK food system overhaul, emphasising the need for coordinated government strategy when it comes to food policy.
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NCSA researchers launch app to combat food insecurity
Researchers based in the US have developed a new app that they claim tackles supply chain and food insecurity issues.
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Unlock the future of food at Food Integrity Global 2024
Learn more about some of the leading sessions that are due to take place on Day Two of New Food's flagship event, Food Integrity Global – including panels on food safety, food insecurity and clean label – as well as the latest speakers that will be joining us on stage…
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Feeding America launches new challenge to address food insecurity
Feeding America's Food Rescue Challenge will directly address the heightened levels of food insecurity across the US by encouraging increased levels of food rescue.
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Researchers improve crops using laser beams and 3D printing
Using laser scanning to generate 3D models of certain parts of sugar beet, researchers claim they have taken a step forward in developing AI-assisted crop pipeline improvement.
