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USDA seeks input on the Agriculture Innovation Agenda

2 April 2020 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

The Agenda is comprised of four components: synchronising public and private sector research, integrating innovative technologies, reviewing productivity and conservation data and setting USDA accountable benchmarks.

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Researchers use computer models to predict meat cooking behaviours

2 April 2020 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

By treating meat as a network of flexible polymers surrounded by flowing moisture, researchers have used computer models to accurately predict how much it will shrink when cooked.

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Survey reveals consumer acceptance and willingness to use blockchain

30 March 2020 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

Blockchain is said to still be in its infancy in terms of widespread use, but a survey from FMCG Gurus has indicated a willingness from consumers to integrate it into food supply chains.

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Labelling regulation should be reformed to account for AI, warns study

27 March 2020 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

The study said that AI technology could play a significant role in making labelling more comprehensive and personalised for information such as allergens and sensitivities.

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Nestlé Annual Report highlights innovation and digitalisation as key growth drivers

24 March 2020 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

The Annual Report also includes details about Nestlé's commitment to achieve zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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Merck’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic

23 March 2020 | By Merck

Merck outlines how is it helping to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and empowering scientists to detect and characterise viruses and develop vaccines and therapies.

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Impossible Foods secures $500m funding to boost research and innovation

17 March 2020 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

Impossible Foods hopes that the funding will accelerate the commercialisation of “next-generation products” made from plants.

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Scientists optimise prime editing for rice and wheat

17 March 2020 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

Prime editing is a ‘search-and-replace’ genome editing technology in molecular biology by which the genome of living organisms may be modified to include desired traits.

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Does using technology impact our food consumption?

9 March 2020 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

A group of researchers have evaluated whether using technology whilst eating has an impact on the amount of food we eat and the memory we retain of the consumption.

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Researchers develop real-time crop productivity estimation method

6 March 2020 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

The new real-time crop productivity estimation method uses satellite data, field measurements and camera networks, and aims to offer useful information to farmers and growers.

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LabVantage Solutions announces SaaS option for its industry-leading LIMS platform

5 March 2020 | By LabVantage

LabVantage Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of laboratory informatics solutions and services including purpose-built LIMS solutions that allow labs to go live faster and at a lower total cost, has announced that its platform is now available as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) package.

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Co-creating citrus flavours with virtual reality

5 March 2020 | By Dawn Streich

Dawn Streich, Global Product Manager for Citrus, Flavour Division, Givaudan, gives an overview of the recent launch of a multi-sensorial virtual reality tool for citrus applications that allows users to co-create their own flavours.

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FoodDrinkEurope signs letter to EU calling for digital action

4 March 2020 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

The letter highlights topics such as mandatory product information, for the joint benefit of citizens and businesses across the EU, and calls for further action and leadership from the European Commission to make Europe fit for the digital age.

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FAO signs ethical resolution on AI-food applications

3 March 2020 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)

Endorsed by Pope Francis, the resolution stresses the importance of minimising AI technology's risks while effectively exploiting its potential benefits.

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Episode Six: A conversation with the FDA

27 February 2020 | By Bethan Grylls (New Food)

New Food hears from Caitlin Boon from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about how they will deliver a safer and smarter era of food safety...

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