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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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Mapping food microbiomes: how a new database could enhance food safety and quality
Researchers have unveiled a new database mapping the microbiomes of over 2,500 foods, revealing crucial insights into food safety, quality, and potential health impacts.
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Breakthrough app can measure microplastic emissions from everyday items
Microplastics and nanoplastics are increasingly infiltrating our food, water and the air we breathe. To combat this, researchers at the University of British Columbia have now introduced a low-cost tool designed to accurately measure plastic particles from everyday sources such as disposable cups and water bottles.
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US children now see fewer unhealthy food and drink ads, but exposure remains high
Despite a significant drop in food and drink ads during kids' TV shows, a study reveals that US children under 12 still see over 1,000 food-related ads annually, mostly for unhealthy products.
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The return of the blue-green menace that threatens so many
Lough Neagh, the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles, is facing an environmental crisis of unprecedented scale. Once a haven for wildlife and a crucial source of drinking water, the lake turned a murky green in the summer of 2023 due to a massive bloom of bacteria. As the…
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New grant awarded to support the progression of hydroponic food production
The grant offers the industry an opportunity to study food safety, plant pathogens and pests in hydroponics.
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US has potential to achieve seafood independence
Despite having the potential to meet its entire seafood needs through its own production, the US is currently the second largest seafood importer.
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eBook: Mastering food quality: Innovative analytical solutions for optimised laboratory operations
Are you looking for advanced methods for food testing to ensure safety, quality and efficiency in your lab operations?
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Parental eating behaviours strongly influence children’s dietary patterns
New research has found that parents can help to shape healthy eating behaviour in their children by how they themselves eat.
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Current food safety practices may be insufficient to protect consumers from pesticide ingestion
New research has found that washing alone could be insufficient to prevent pesticide ingestion from produce and that peeling would be required to remove potential contamination.
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Decoding demand: How AI can kick start product development
For New Food, the Almond Board of California's Harbinder Maan discusses how ABC has partnered with BOSH! and Tastewise to utilise AI to analyse consumer trends, empowering food manufacturers to innovate with almond-based products that align with rapidly changing market demands.
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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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Morrisons becomes first UK retailer to increase freezer temperatures
As part of efforts to cut carbon emissions, Morrisons has signed the Move to -15°C Coalition’s letter of intent and taken the first steps of progress.
