The researchers found that consuming one-third of current food-grade wild-feed fish directly would be the most efficient way of maximising nutrients from the sea A recent study, published in Nature Food, investigated the nutrient flow from wild fish used as feed to farmed salmon. The study found that six out[Read More…]
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Discovery in peanut defence mechanisms offers hope for disease resistance
This study offers insights that will be pivotal for breeding groundnut varieties that are fully resistant to Aspergillus infection in the future The discovery of a natural defence mechanism in peanuts that resists fungal infection holds promise for the future development of disease-resistant peanut varieties. Peanut, an economically significant oilseed,[Read More…]
Nestlé collaborates with suppliers to address climate change impact on cocoa
The five-year projects will promote agroforestry, accelerate the transition to regenerative agriculture and support the reforestation of degraded lands around cocoa farming communities As part of its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050, Nestlé has launched two new projects, developed with suppliers Cargill and ETG | Beyond Beans,[Read More…]
Coperion introduces MEGAtex cooling die series for plant-based meat
Coperion has designed its MEGAtex series texturizing units, especially for use with the ZSK food extruder Coperion introduces the latest model in its MEGAtex cooling die series for manufacturing plant-based HMMA (High Moisture Meat Analogues). The new MEGAtex R90 texturizing unit achieves throughputs of up to 500 kg/h and is[Read More…]
UK FSA suggests reform to product-approval process
Regulated food and feed products require authorisation before they can be sold in the UK UK’s Food Standards Agency Board recently met to discuss proposed changes to its Regulated Products Service (RPS). The Board had earlier agreed in 2023 to develop plans to improve the current system to ensure that[Read More…]
Chinese scientists decipher genetic code of double-grain rice
The research team conducted large-scale chemical mutagenesis on clustered-spikelet rice germplasm, creating about 10,000 clustered-spikelet rice muted lines, and studied their panicles one by one in the field Chinese scientists have made a breakthrough in agricultural science by deciphering the genetic basis behind the formation of clustered-spikelet rice. This distinctive[Read More…]
AlUla date palm production exceeds 90,000 tonnes annually
This achievement highlights Saudi Arabia’s growing influence and dominance in the international date trade arena This year has seen a significant increase in date palm cultivation in AlUla governorate, resulting in an annual production of over 90,000 tonnes. With more than 2 million date palm trees, the region has become[Read More…]
Keurig unveils coffee and brewer innovation
The foundation of the Company’s future vision is K-Rounds plastic-free pods, a revolutionary new form of single-serve coffee Keurig Dr Pepper introduced a multi-year innovation agenda for its Keurig® single serve brewing system, including a completely reimagined coffee system and a portfolio of new products and technologies designed to meet the[Read More…]
Australia’s Detpak wins National award for kerbside recyclable paper bag
This innovative solution slashes plastic usage by 64 per cent, equating to 8.2 tonnes less plastic each year Detpak, an Australian packaging company, has announced that it has been awarded the APPMA Packaging Design Innovation Award for its Kerbside Recyclable Paper Bag for Fresh Potatoes. The APPMA Awards of Excellence[Read More…]
How home food availability affects young children’s nutrient intake: study
A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looks at changes in home food availability and nutrient intake for children from 2 to 4 years old Early childhood is an important time for learning about nutrition and establishing healthy eating behaviours. Young children rely on parents to provide food options, and the availability[Read More…]
