news Will Europeans embrace alternative proteins? 29 May 2024 | By Leah Hockley A new study has analysed European consumers' attitudes towards alternative protein food products, including those containing insect protein and seaweed.
news Deforestation-free supply chains are possible but uncommon, outlines new data 28 May 2024 | By Leah Hockley A new report has provided the first clear and quantitative look at the extent to which major companies have been able to eliminate deforestation from their supply chains.
news USDA allocates $300 million to diversify US agriculture export markets 27 May 2024 | By Leah Hockley 66 US agriculture organisations will benefit from the funding under the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program.
news Social groups can influence individuals’ food choices, says new research 27 May 2024 | By Leah Hockley The new study tested the idea that people are more likely to adopt healthy food choices if they feel like they belong to the same group or community as those who are promoting healthy eating habits.
news Less than half of Europeans trust in food, says new study 23 May 2024 | By Leah Hockley The latest EIT Food Trust Report has found that declining trust in food is likely to be the reason behind consumers making less healthy and sustainable food choices.
news Researchers join forces with chocolate industry to maximise use of cocoa fruit 22 May 2024 | By Leah Hockley Efforts are focused on investigating the potential for making maximum use of the cocoa fruit, which would increase the profitability of cocoa cultivation while making chocolate a healthier indulgence.
news Calls made for actionable steps to combat the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance 22 May 2024 | By Leah Hockley The AMR Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform has developed key recommendations for action on antimicrobial resistance for consideration by UN Member States.
news Center for Dairy Advancement and Sustainability founded to support Southeastern US dairies 21 May 2024 | By Leah Hockley The CDAS is expected to be a hub of research, extension and teaching, with the goal of offering innovative solutions to the Southeast US dairy industry.
news Could white bread be healthier? 21 May 2024 | By Leah Hockley Scientists at Aberystwyth University are exploring how peas, beans and oats added to wheat flour can boost white bread's nutritional value.
news New tool developed to trace contaminants in mineral phosphate fertilisers 21 May 2024 | By Leah Hockley The new study analyses contaminants in global phosphate fertilisers and the impact of such contaminants on soil, water resources and food supply.
news Protein gel developed to break down alcohol in the body 20 May 2024 | By Leah Hockley In the future, the gel could be taken orally to prevent blood alcohol levels from rising and acetaldehyde from damaging the body, limiting the cause of many health problems caused by excessive alcohol consumption.
news Consumers value animal welfare more than sustainability, says new study 17 May 2024 | By Leah Hockley According to a new study, consumers value information regarding animal welfare, food safety, and health and nutrition more than environmental factors.
article Is holistic hydration the “whey” to go? 14 May 2024 | By Sarah Meyer Arla's Sarah Meyer explores the rising demand for holistic health through functional beverages and the transformative power of protein in wellness solutions.
news Aldi unveils recyclable butter packaging 13 May 2024 | By Grace Galler In a UK supermarket first, discount retailer Aldi has announced that it is rolling out a recyclable wrap packaging on its own-label butter lines.
news New $3.7m lab aims to create climate-resilient crops 9 May 2024 | By Grace Galler The University of Essex has opened a £3.7million plant lab that it claims will support researchers in combatting climate change and create crops for “tomorrow’s atmosphere today”.
