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Nanobubble discovery could revolutionise brewing industry
The challenge for scientists to date is said to have been the development of easily controlled methods to promote nanobubble formation and nanobubble release.
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Leveraging R&D to perfect plant-based
Plant-based eating is sweeping the world, and emerging products are beginning to experiment with textures, flavours and colours. New Food’s Junior Editor, Sam Mehmet, hears from Michael Leonard of Motif FoodWorks about the importance of research and development.
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Crunch time for UK CBD companies
With the deadline for novel food authorisation on the horizon for UK CBD companies, Shomi Malik, Development Director at The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI), outlines the steps that must be taken to ensure dossiers meet the required standards.
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Arla Foods launches clean label ambient yoghurt concept to meet Chinese demand
Yoghurt sales are said to be growing faster in China than anywhere else in the world, with ambient yoghurt the fastest growing segment in the country’s liquid dairy market.
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Nestlé to co-fund sustainable materials research to tackle plastic waste
Alongside other companies such as Logitech, SIG and other industry partners, the stakeholders have have committed to provide CHF 5 million over 10 years to sustainable materials R&D.
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Segmentation of sports nutrition driven by new consumer demands
There are said to be three particularly strong development trends at present: the provision of plant-powered products; clean label innovation; and greater personalisation.
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Pea, canola, oat and chickpea plant proteins poised for rapid growth
Analysis form Lux Research has suggested that traditional crops harvested for plant protein benefits - such as soy, wheat, and rice - will be replaced by "up-and-comers" such as pea, canola, oat and chickpea.
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‘World’s first protein bar for children’ launched to support active lifestyles
Unsatisfied by the food options offered to children at sporting events, a mum teamed up with nutritional experts to create her own protein bar for children.
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Netmums and Quorn commit to reduce UK family carbon emissions
Through the partnership, families will receive Quorn products for the nine-month campaign, and will be provided with recipe ideas and content on the steps they can take to reduce their family’s carbon footprint.
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Researchers point to fava beans as favourable non-soy plant protein source
The research highlights that, unlike soy, fava beans can be grown locally, minimising environmental impacts, and can be readily absorbed as a nutritious protein powder.
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Shared experience on protein analysis in crops and derived protein extracts
Dr Paul Baker from Bangor University, Wales, outlines the work he and the research team have been undertaking to develop protein extraction techniques using agricultural crop waste.
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USDA-ARS develops leafhopper- and drought-resistant bean
The new bean is a type of pinto bean - a common target of leafhoppers - which are considered a vital crop, accounting for more than a third of all edible dry beans produced in the US.
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DuPont launches new cultures series to optimise yoghurt manufacturing
The YO-MIX PRIME yoghurt cultures were developed to create ultimate mildness and premium texture for consumers – and provide a new level of indulgence in yoghurt.
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Fruit peel could be used to prevent multiple sclerosis, say researchers
The researchers have found that ursolic acid, abundant in fruit peels and some herbs, both prevents and repairs neurons in animal models of multiple sclerosis.
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University group determines best valorisation paths for food waste
A research group is looking at the best valorisation paths for food waste so that restaurant scraps can be re-used and turned into biodiesel, electricity or bioplastics.
