Food and Agriculture

Cell cultured meat replacing traditional animal farms; the growth of urban vertical and smart farms next-gen GMO plants and animals—this page covers the trends and news that will guide the future of food and agriculture.

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https://agfundernews.com/considering-an-investment-into-agriculture-start-by-adding-200000-farmers-to-your-due-diligence-arsenal
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As agtech innovation accelerates faster than ever before, companies and investors need honest, trustworthy insights on likely farmer adoption rates to best assess which tools to focus on.
The large agribusiness firms of the world conduct extensive market research before launching new products to...
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https://www.jmir.org/2024/1/e53442/
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Introduction Monitoring dietary intake and physical activity with valid and feasible methods in a population is of great importance, as there is a growing body of evidence on the strong association between lifestyle and risk of several chronic diseases [-].Even though self-administered web-based...
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https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/665922-nafdac-seals-three-factories-enforces-ban-on-sachet-alcohol.html
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday sealed three alcoholic beverage-producing factories in Jos, for not complying with good manufacturing practices and operating without NAFDAC certification.
The Assistant Chief Regulatory Officer of the Federal...
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https://www.ukauthority.com/articles/powys-county-council-trials-digital-deposit-return-scheme-for-drinks-containers/
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Powys County Council is running a trial of a scheme using digital technology to support the recycling of drinks containers.
The trial of the digital deposit return scheme (DRS), around the town of Brecon, began in July and will close at the end of this...
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https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/12/21/2538
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1. IntroductionThe intestinal microbiome bears a significant role in the function and integrity of the gastrointestinal tract. It contributes to the inhibition and elimination of potential pathogens, maintains a symbiotic relationship with the gut mucosa and confers protective functions for GI...
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https://theconversation.com/ultra-processed-foods-are-not-only-bad-for-our-bodies-their-production-damages-our-environments-211815
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Ultra-processed foods (UPF) have become increasingly popular and range from chips to microwave meals and even bread. Even just a casual glance at supermarket shelves reveals a plethora of UPF offerings in all their elaborate and enticing packaging. Besides their affordability, UPF not only offer time-saving convenience but also momentary satisfaction drenched in saturated fat, sugar, salt and additives.
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As part of Nestl s 2050 net zero roadmap and its work to spark regenerative agriculture, the company tests many new, innovative ideas. Those that prove effective and scalable are rolled out more broadly. In the UK, Nestl is launching a pilot to assess whether cocoa shells from a confectionery site in York can be used to create a low-carbon fertilizer.
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https://www.medicaldaily.com/beer-tanning-expert-warns-viral-trend-could-lead-cancer-470617
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Medicaldaily
Pour a bottle of beer all over your skin while out in the sun. That's all you need to do to get the perfect sunkissed glow, according to the latest TikTok trend. As beer tanning is gaining popularity on social media, health experts caution people about the skin damage it can bring along.For some,...
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https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/environmentalists-sue-to-stop-utah-potash-mine-that-produces-sought-after-crop-fertilizer
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Financialpost
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https://www.softwaresuggest.com/blog/restaurant-trends/
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The culinary landscape continues to evolve, with innovative trends shaping the way we experience dining. Restaurants are adapting to changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and a growing consciousness about health and sustainability. Based on this data, it becomes crucial for restaurant owners to keep up with the trends to ensure retention.
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https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/germany-update-on-the-european-supply-4689702/
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On March 15, 2024, the EU member states voted in favor of the European Supply Chain Directive (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive - CSDDD) in the EU Committee of Permanent Representatives (COREPER) after a long back-and-forth. The vote, originally scheduled for February 2024, had been initially canceled and postponed indefinitely.
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https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/how-to-make-a-small-outdoor-dining-space-feel-bigger
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Ellis Cochrane has been a Freelance Contributor for Ideal Home since 2023. She graduated with a Joint Honours degree in Politics and English from the University of Strathclyde and between her exams and graduation, started a lifestyle blog where she would share what she was buying, reading and doing.
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https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/centre-signs-agreement-with-6-states-to-start-digital-crop-survey/articleshow/100508737.cms
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The Centre on Thursday signed an agreement with six states -- Assam, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh -- to begin the digital crop survey. The agreement was signed at a workshop organised by the Union agriculture ministry to discuss with state governments the...
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https://news.sky.com/story/uk-based-quantum-computing-firm-quantinuum-claims-sub-atomic-matter-breakthrough-12877152
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A UK-based quantum computing firm claims to have harnessed an exotic form of sub-atomic matter for the first time, a feat they claim could revolutionise efforts to build machines infinitely more powerful than conventional computers.Scientists with UK and US-based Quantinuum, along with...
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http://www.thestable.com.au/howatsoncompany-matilda-bays-hazy-lager-just-wants-to-be-your-2nd-favourite-beer/
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When it comes to lager, Aussies are a loyal bunch. They don't just drink their favourite beers, they proudly wear branded merch, get tattoos of logos, even build shrines in their sheds.
So, to encourage trial of its new Hazy Lager, Matilda Bay has decided not to compete with people's favourite...
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https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9558755/safeguarding-crop-storage-research-in-the-uk/
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The recent contraction of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), coupled with the closure of Sutton Bridge Crop Storage Research, has paved the way for the establishment of a new network of post-harvest research facilities across the UK. This development marks a significant step forward in advancing the agricultural sector's capabilities in preserving and managing harvested produce.
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12818391/Channel-migrants-taxpayer-funded-hotels-earn-1-500-month-working-illegally-fast-food-delivery-drivers-firms-like-Deliveroo-turns-blind-eye-shady-practice.html?ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490&ns_mchannel=rss
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Published: 17:15 EST, 2 December 2023 | Updated: 21:13 EST, 2 December 2023 Channel migrants living in taxpayer-funded hotels are earning up to £1,500 a month working illegally for fast food delivery firms like Deliveroo - despite a Minister demanding the practice be stamped out.A Mail on Sunday...
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https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/470929-meat-industry-is-trying-to-stifle-plant-based-food-innovation
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The Real MEAT Act isn’t about protecting consumers from confusion. It’s about protecting cattlemen from competition.
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https://thetakeout.com/fast-food-open-new-location-how-restaurants-choose-area-1851018057
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When it comes to running any brick-and-mortar business, we all know its location is huge factor of success. It's one thing to simply pick an address on a busy street and pray for foot traffic, but large fast food corporations have to sift through an endless number of additional variables, from...
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https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/farmers-india-hit-hard-extreme-weather-expanding-natural-108972909
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GUNTUR, India -- There's a pungent odor on Ratna Raju's farm that he says is protecting his crops from the unpredictable and extreme weather that's become more frequent with human-caused climate change. The smell comes from a concoction of cow urine, an unrefined sugar known as jaggery, and other...
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https://www.newswise.com/articles/nanoparticles-made-from-plant-viruses-could-be-farmers-new-ally-in-pest-control?sc=rssn
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Newswise — A new form of agricultural pest control could one day take root—one that treats crop infestations deep under the ground in a targeted manner with less pesticide. Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed nanoparticles, fashioned from plant viruses, that can deliver pesticide molecules to soil depths that were previously unreachable.
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https://420intel.com/articles/2024/03/25/oregon-state-receives-grant-work-13-tribes-hemp-economic-development
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Oregon State University's Hemp Innovation Center Secures $10M Grant to Boost Native American Economic Development.
Oregon State University's Global Hemp Innovation Center has received a $10 million grant to work with 13 Native American Tribes to spur economic development in the western United...