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Can CRISPR save the Cavendish?
The world's most popular banana is dying. Scientists are using the gene-editing mechanism CRISPR to try and save it from extinction.
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Innovation consortium meet to develop meat alternatives
Plant Meat Matters met to review the group's latest developments into the production of ‘vegetable beef'.
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Six reasons the food and beverage industry needs cyber insurance
With the increasing integration of technology into business practices, we explore why and how should companies protect themselves from cyber-threats.
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Food fraud: how the right culture can ensure integrity and systemise trust
Arun Chauhan, Founder and Managing Director at Tenet Law, explains how leadership style within an organisation plays a part in preventing and mitigating the risk of food fraud.
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More meat imports may be allowed into China due to swine fever
Beijing is preparing to allow more sources of imported meat in an effort to overcome potential pork shortages.
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Popularity of QR code labels results in continued expansion of the market
QR code label manufacturers are to witness robust revenue growth due to the technology's widespread applicability.
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Application Note: New EN ISO 6579-1 for Salmonella Detection in the food chain
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) publishes the EN ISO 6579-1 standard, which specifies a horizontal method for the detection of Salmonella spp. in the food production chain.
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Action plan presented for enhanced protein self-sufficiency in Finland
New report states that Finland's in a good position to enhance its protein self-sufficiency while building a sustainable, carbon-neutral food chain.
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IPC calls to address poultry’s role in food security and sustainability
Food security is a big issue as pork production continues to fall while poultry is expected to fill the gap in world protein supplies.
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Nestlé outlines plan to support Cocoa & Forests initiative
Company has stated that it is fully committed to achieving deforestation-free commodities by 2020.
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Food industry holds key to sustainable future, says Compass CEO
The City Food Lecture 2019 looked at what it will take to secure a thriving food environment for tomorrow's generation.
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US citrus fruit could be genetically modified in future
A study has reported that the future of US citrus could be genetically modified, because of the threat of the Asian citrus psyllid bacterium.
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Italian olive oil shortage could be balanced by good year for Spain
Shortages in olive oil production currently seen in Italy could be overcome by the positive production in Spain over the last few months.
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Food industry warns UK Environment Minister on Brexit crisis
Numerous food associations have put forward a letter to the Environment Secretary detailing how consultations should be set back for review.
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New Food Issue 1 2019
Issue 1 2019 of New Food is available to read online, featuring stories on cannabis patents, the future for agribusiness post-Brexit, and Blockchain technology.
