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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.
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From excess to access: City Harvest’s efforts to combat hunger
Discover City Harvest's decade-long journey rescuing surplus food, fighting hunger, and championing sustainability in London's food landscape.
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Industry unites to bolster surplus food redistribution
Company Shop Group and Oscar Mayer have joined forces to increase the amount of surplus food stock redistribution to cut down on food waste.
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Flora launches world’s first plastic-free paper tub in UK
As part of efforts to encourage consumers to make more sustainable choices, Upfield has launched its world-first plastic free packaging for all Flora Plant products in the UK.
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Navigating the canned cocktail revolution
As canned cocktails emerge as a trend, reshaping beverage consumption with convenience and sustainability, Pimentae shares its journey in this evolving market.
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Fund to accelerate retail innovation established by five grocery leaders
The W23 Global fund will aim to offer investors incomparable access to transformative innovation in grocery and sustainability across the globe.
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Episode 51: Committing to ethical sourcing Part 1 with David McDiarmid
Princes' Corporate Relations Director David McDiarmid shares how the international food and drink manufacturer has committed to making its vast supply chain more visible.
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Net Zero farming: A recipe for food insecurity in the UK?
In this article, Professor Chris Elliott examines the ramifications of UK's Net Zero farming policies on food security, amid concerns of impending shortages and environmental impacts.
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Declining wild pollinators threaten Canadian agriculture, researcher warns
UBC Landscape Ecologist, Dr Matthew Mitchell, shares the critical role of wild pollinators in agriculture and urges conservation efforts for their habitats.
