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Virginia Tech receives grants to advance drone herbicide spraying
Two grants have been awarded to Virginia Tech researchers to support in standardising unmanned aerial systems for herbicide spray applications.
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Sainsbury’s cuts 70 percent of plastic in fish and chicken packaging
A UK retailer has shared that it is reducing plastic waste by almost 700 tonnes via introducing pulp trays for its salmon and trout packaging.
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Sustainable changes made to Jacob’s Cream Crackers packaging
Working with DS Smith Packaging, Jacob’s Cream Crackers reveals a new design that it claims has 78 percent less plastic per pack.
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PAT for Cultivated Meat: Cost, Consistency, Yield
With a growing population, new protein sources are needed. Cultivated meat offers a sustainable solution, but high production costs are a hurdle. This paper explores how process optimization can improve consistency, yield, and affordability of cultivated meat.
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In-Depth Focus: Alternative Proteins
The Alternative Proteins In-Depth Focus in New Food Issue 1 2024 features articles from THIS™, Globe Buddy and TurtleTree, sharing their insight into the different areas of alternative protein and discuss how they are innovating to offer consumers a range of alternatives that are more sustainable yet deliver the same…
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BoozyBalls Announced as Ecotrophelia UK Winner 2024
A team of students from the University of Surrey, with their product BoozyBalls has won the grand prize at Ecotrophelia UK. Their winning product, Boozyballs impressed the judges with its unique and innovative approach to making alcoholic boba.
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New Food Issue 1 2024
In the first 2024 print issue of New Food, we feature exclusive content from leading industry experts and thought leaders discussing: the latest advancements and campaigns that are impacting the food safety sector; the importance of quality ingredients that offer the consumer the best possible eating experience, without compromising in…
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Improved refrigerated supply chains could save nearly half of global food waste, says new study
University of Michigan researchers have found nearly half of global food waste could be stopped with better refrigeration, saving food and cutting climate impact.
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Tesco launches laser-etched avocados
Supermarket giant Tesco has announced that it will be trialling bold laser etching on its extra large avocados in a bid to cut down on plastic.
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Eco-friendly grocery swaps could cut emissions by more than a quarter, new study finds
A new study of the environmental impacts of a country’s food purchasing behaviour has highlighted the positive environmental impact of consumers making simple grocery swaps with like-for-like products.
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Shape the future of the industry at Food Integrity Global 2024
We're delighted to invite you to join us in Amsterdam from 10 September to 11 September 2024 for this year's instalment of Food Integrity Global. Learn more about some of the leading sessions that are due to take place on Day One of our event - including panels on food…
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Will Europeans embrace alternative proteins?
A new study has analysed European consumers' attitudes towards alternative protein food products, including those containing insect protein and seaweed.
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Deforestation-free supply chains are possible but uncommon, outlines new data
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.
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Baileys to trial paper-based packaging
The 2,000-bottle trial by Baileys will test how consumers interact with the material, and how they understand the sustainability credentials of the paper bottle.
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Less than half of Europeans trust in food, says new study
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.
