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Could AI ease food security fears?
Dr Liangxiu Han discusses how we might harness big data and machine learning/AI to boost global food security in these uncertain times of climate change.
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2021 food colour trends to watch out for…
As Pantone announces its 2021 colours of the year, Emina Goodman explains the key relationship between colour and food, and predicts what to watch out for...
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Why does food still stick to non-stick pans?
Czech scientists think they have identified the cause of the irritating problem of food sticking to the bottom of a non-stick pan. It’s all down to convection…
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Local approach needed to tackle emissions in livestock industry
A study has revealed the benefits of a more localised approach in the battle to drive down emissions within the livestock industry, with a new web tool designed for farmers to assess the carbon footprint of their farms.
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A sweeter pill to swallow? Bitter almonds identified by new testing method
Scientists in Spain think they have identified a way of testing almonds to weed out bitter nuts from their sweeter counterparts – a potentially crucial weapon in fighting food fraud.
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Virtual reality supermarkets could be a game changer for product testing
VR technology could enable food manufacturers to quickly test things like on-pack claims and even shelf positioning against consumer shopping habits – without the need for a large gathering on people.
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Brazil’s biodiversity and technology focus will drive trade with the UK
Global food expert Marcos Fava Neves explains why Brazil is well-placed to become a key trading partner with the UK when it comes to providing sustainable and competitively priced food.
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Canadian peppers in the winter made possible with LED lighting
Year-round peppers are fast becoming a reality as a Canadian company has begun harvesting the popular crop during the country’s winter season, all thanks to the help of LED lighting.
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Can we use abandoned crop fields to produce more biofuel?
Researchers have identified a vast area of land perfect for biofuel cultivation which may help resolve ethical debates over biofuel vs. food production.
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South Korean scientists develop new histamine testing method
Scientists from South Korea claim to have developed an effective yet simple strategy to quantify potentially harmful histamine levels in fish samples.
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New tools to fight spice fraud
Bia Analytical has dedicated research resources to testing herbs which are most vulnerable to adulteration.
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Unilever trials “nano factory” inside shipping container
Unilever has designed a factory to run within a shipping container, with just an electricity cable and water hose required to produce hundreds of tonnes of product every day.
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PepsiCo to reduce emissions by more than 40 percent
Food manufacturing giant PepsiCo has announced ambitious plans to reduce its environmental impact through more efficient agriculture processes.
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‘E-nose’ could deliver perfectly cooked chicken every time
A research team from Moscow says it can identify when your chicken has been grilled just right, without even smelling or seeing it...
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Neonicotinoid pesticides: the saviour or the enemy?
In the first Chris’ Corner of 2021, Professor Chris Elliott takes a look at the complexities surrounding Neonicotinoids, and calls on the government to make the UK a world leader in ‘green pesticides’.
