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Nina Constantine
16 July 2020 | By
Nina Constantine is the Director of Food & Environment at Eurofins Genomics.
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Study lays out future steps to optimise vertical farming
The interdisciplinary study combining biology and engineering set out steps towards accelerating the growth of this branch of precision agriculture, including the use of aeroponics which uses nutrient-enriched aerosols in place of soil.
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Video: Cost efficiency with DuPont™ Danisco® baking enzymes
Andy Flounders, Senior Bakery Applications Specialist at DuPont Nutrition and Biosciences discusses the current demand on the bakery market during these times.
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Warburtons joint venture to support innovative bakery start-ups
Working with Mission Ventures, Warburtons is to provide mentoring and funding for SMEs and start-ups producing innovative bakery products.
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New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint launched by the FDA
The blueprint is said to outline the work that the FDA plans to undertake over the next decade to modernise food safety approaches and bend the curve of foodborne illness.
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Scientists develop parasite detection system for poultry farms
Blood-feeding livestock mites which cause health implications for animals and economic loss for farmers and producers can be detected with a wearable sensor technology nicknamed ‘fitbits for chickens.’
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Food safety concerns highlight potential for digital assurance
A survey of 4,500 consumers has revealed that most people would be willing to pay more for a food product if safety standards and certification were better communicated.
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Report outlines key preservation technologies to reduce food waste
The Lux Research report has documented “best-in-class” protection and preservation technologies that companies should invest in to reduce food loss and food waste.
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Motif partnership to explore rheological properties of plant-based foods
Motif FoodWorks has partnered with the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to better understand the properties and sensory experience of plant-based foods.
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FAO and Rabobank partner to make food systems more sustainable
The project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve land and water use, and empower farmers to reduce food losses and address the challenges of inequality.
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The rise of hybrid meat
Following a rising demand for meat alternatives driven by health concerned consumers, Senior Research Fellow from the University of Reading, Simona Grasso, outlines the potential of the hybrid meat market.
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USDA announces steps forward for America’s agricultural sector
USDA has announced that America's farmers are to benefit from major innovations from scientists and researchers as well as from the recently announced United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
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How will the food and drink industry embrace technology?
Covid-19 has accelerated the deployment of technology in the global food and drink supply chain. Here, tech expert, Paul Cuatrecasas explains how…
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NDC Technologies’ Products Are in the Fight Against COVID-19
NDC Technologies, a leading global provider of intelligent, connected measurement and control solutions, is deemed an “essential business” and plays a vital role in enabling its customers to produce the necessary goods used in the fight against COVID-19.
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FSA board asks ‘do we need to reform current food standards?’
New Food's Editor gives her overview of the latest (17 June 2020) Food Standards Agency (FSA) board meeting.
