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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.
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Researchers join forces with chocolate industry to maximise use of cocoa fruit
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.
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Calls made for actionable steps to combat the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance
The AMR Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform has developed key recommendations for action on antimicrobial resistance for consideration by UN Member States.
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New tool developed to trace contaminants in mineral phosphate fertilisers
The new study analyses contaminants in global phosphate fertilisers and the impact of such contaminants on soil, water resources and food supply.
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Wanda Fish unveils new cell-cultivated bluefin tuna prototype
Considered the pinnacle of tuna species, bluefin tuna is a costly and unsustainable luxury product. But now, Wanda Fish has unveiled a new alternative with its first cultivated bluefin tuna toro sashimi.
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Consumers value animal welfare more than sustainability, says new study
According to a new study, consumers value information regarding animal welfare, food safety, and health and nutrition more than environmental factors.
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Scientists call for the democratising of global food systems
Experts have stressed the importance of democratising knowledge to transform global food systems, emphasising inclusivity and diverse perspectives.
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Aldi unveils recyclable butter packaging
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.
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New $3.7m lab aims to create climate-resilient crops
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”.
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Feeding the future: sustainable innovations and strategies in the F&B sector
Join us for this webinar, where New Food will be bringing together industry and NGOs to consider how we can harness the resources and expertise of food and beverage manufacturers and retailers effectively to ensure that we create a smarter, greener food system.
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USDA enters partnership to create precision agriculture research centre
The USDA has partnered with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to collaborate on a “ground-breaking” precision agriculture research centre.
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One year on from the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement
Here, Nick Sherwood and Stephen Edwards explain how UK foodservice operators have been embracing Australian red meat as a high-quality, sustainable alternative to other imported beef and lamb options from around the world.
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Aldi makes landmark packaging change
In a UK supermarket first, Aldi has announced that it is moving to 100 percent recycled plastic for its soft drink and water bottles.
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Episode 52: Committing to ethical sourcing Part 2 with Waleed Nasir and Grant Lang
In the second episode of our ethical sourcing mini podcast series, the New Food team speaks to Cargill and Mozzo Coffee about how both companies are investing in the people behind their chocolate and coffee products.
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Coffee price fluctuations are affecting farmers’ mental wellbeing, study finds
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have found that fluctuating coffee prices put mental pressure on Vietnamese farmers.
