The tomatoes have taken flight, on the International Space Station (ISS) as part of project Trichoderma Associated Space Tomato Inoculation Experiment – or TASTIE Researchers from the University of New Mexico and collaborating institutions are known for sending unique and unusual plants and vegetables to space. In 2019, they sent[Read More…]
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EU launches campaign in US to promote food products through storytelling
The product categories promoted in the campaign will include quality cheeses, olive oil, fruits and vegetables, chocolate and confectionery products, pasta and bakery products, wine, beer, and spirits The European Union (EU) launched its initiative to promote the excellence of European agri-food and beverage products in the US and calls[Read More…]
Valio invests in Suonenjoki plant
The new automated preprocessing facility will become operational in 2025 Food company Valio is having a new preprocessing facility constructed at the Suonenjoki production plant’s old freezer storage. The more than €10 million investment will enhance the preprocessing of the frozen berries, fruit, vegetables and herbs processed in the plant[Read More…]
SFA and ICA seize illegally imported vegetables and fruits from Malaysia
About 1.1 tonnes of undeclared and under-declared produce, including bayam, kailan, caixin, mango, pineapple, xiao baicai, Japanese cucumber, and brinjal, were seized from two importers Singapore Food Agency (SFA) seized about 1.1 tonnes of illegally imported vegetables and fruits from Malaysia. A joint operation conducted by SFA and the Immigration[Read More…]
PepsiCo sets goals to reduce sodium and deliver diverse ingredients
PepsiCo aims for at least 75 per cent of its global convenient foods portfolio volume to meet or be below category sodium targets by 2030 PepsiCo, Inc. announced two new ambitious nutrition goals as part of PepsiCo Positive (pep+) – the company’s end-to-end strategic transformation – which aims to reduce sodium and[Read More…]
Next New World announces shelf-life extension validation for delicate fruits and vegetables
This feat has been made possible through our patented method of producing porous protein silk solution Next New World Pte. Ltd., in collaboration with The Food Innovation and Resource Centre (FIRC), has validated the shelf-life extension of delicate fruits and vegetables (Bananas and Avocados) by an average of 1.5 times.[Read More…]
HKUMed finds high red meat consumption may increase risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes
The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), reviewed large-scale meta-data covering more than 4.4 million people A research team from the School of Public Health in LKS Faculty of Medicine, of The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), reviewed large-scale meta-data covering more than 4.4 million people and concluded that red meat[Read More…]
Korea’s Sik Mul Sung launches second branch of vertical farm café
The expansion of the concept suggests commercial opportunities for urban farming Seoul-based Sik Mul Sung launched its second branch of vertical farm café in Incheon. In 2022, Sik Mul Sung introduced a new hospitality format with its Seoul-based vertical farm café. Following the success of its initial location. Sik Mul[Read More…]
