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Strawberry-picking robot trialled to tackle UK agricultural labour shortage
A robot designed to quickly harvest and package strawberries has been built in Essex to address the agricultural labour shortage.
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Could onion skins be the future of sustainable packaging?
A Scottish startup is developing sustainable packaging made from onion skins, offering a plastic alternative and reducing waste in the process.
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“World’s largest” 3D food printing facility opens in Vienna
The new plant will bring innovative mycoprotein-based foods using the company’s cutting-edge 3D printing technology.
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Episode 59: Transforming the cocoa supply chain
In the latest episode of Food to Go, Dr Kristy Leissle, CEO and founder of African Cocoa Marketplace (ACM), sits down with Ben Cornwell to discuss the complexity of cocoa supply chains and ACM’s goal to not only streamline the process but also elevate the value of Africa’s cocoa.
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Smart lighting could be key to making vertical farming more cost-effective
Scientists have discovered how tailoring light conditions in vertical farms could reduce energy costs and improve plant health. This breakthrough could help make vertical farming systems more sustainable and scalable, addressing the challenge of feeding a growing global population.
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Johnnie Walker Black Label introduces 90 percent paper-based bottle in Edinburgh trial
Diageo has launched its first-ever 90 percent paper-based bottle for Johnnie Walker Black Label in an exclusive trial at Edinburgh’s Johnnie Walker Princes Street bar. This eco-friendly innovation aims to reduce carbon emissions and marks a significant step in sustainable packaging.
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Biofilm formation on food-contact surfaces presents a growing threat to food safety
New research underscores the critical need for innovative solutions to combat biofilm formation on food-contact surfaces, which poses a major risk to public health and food quality.
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Protecting every plate: insights from an American food safety expert at Food Integrity Global 2024
Here, renowned food safety expert Dr Darin Detwiler shares his experience and takeaways from Food Integrity Global 2024…
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Revolutionary shelf life-extending packaging technology under trial across four continents
UK-based OSY Group is piloting its innovative antimicrobial packaging technology across multiple global markets.
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New report highlights critical need for digital modernisation in supply chains
As regulatory pressures and consumer demands grow, a new report from TraceGains reveals that outdated practices are holding back food and beverage suppliers.
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New Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein Launches at NUS
National University of Singapore unveils new facility to advance alternative proteins
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Leading German sports nutrition company selects Centric PLM to drive international growth
German sports nutrition leader, The Quality Group (TQG), adopts Centric Software’s PLM solution to streamline product management, accelerate development, and fuel its international growth strategy.
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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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ChatGPT study bridges the skill gap in precision agriculture
Students without prior coding knowledge successfully program microcontrollers.
