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It is anticipated that CEA will have an increasing presence in food production, even in outer space. GettyImages/Pavel_Chag

Food producers take controlled environment agriculture to space

New research and ongoing projects are growing food in space-mimicking conditions to develop new controlled environment agriculture (CEA) approaches.

The study examined consumer attitudes to palm oil in Germany. Image Source: ibnjaafar/Getty Images

Consumers prefer ‘free-from’ palm oil to ‘sustainably produced’ palm oil claim, study finds

Palm oil is often linked to deforestation. A recent study found that German consumers are far more comfortable with ‘free from’ palm oil claims on products than ‘sustainably produced’ claims. This, according to the study, belies the complexity of the...

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How yeast extract can enhance flavour and texture in meat sauces

Consumers are increasingly seeking foods with cleaner labels that still deliver on taste and texture. How can yeast extract help manufacturers optimize flavour and mouthfeel in sauces and offer consumers healthier options?

How to revive flagging demand for plant-based meat

The food industry has responded to bullish predictions of a boom in plant-based meat alternatives with a gold rush mentality. But as sales slow and interest dips, can advances in food science come to the rescue of a category that is struggling to live...

Future of farming: Robertet first to acquire AI 'BioPod' for sustainable ingredient production

French natural ingredient specialists Robertet has become the first commercial partner to acquire a newly created AI 'BioPod' to accelerate production, optimise plant composition, and minimise environmental impact of its crop growth.

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Oat drinks and beer: Single process technology

Plant-based products, such as oat milk, are becoming increasingly popular. As the market evolves, the possibilities for oat drinks production is expanding.

Young workers plants new cocoa trees on a farm in Ghana, as part of the country's agricultural services consortium. Pic: Kojo Hayford/thecocoapost.com

Ghana reverses years of neglect with new initiative to make its cocoa more attractive and sustainable to a younger generation

The country’s cocoa production sector is under serious threat with climate change, disease, moribund farms, overaged tree stock, an aging farmer population, and an acute labour shortage, just some of the issues affecting productivity … that is why we...

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Biotechnology is a key aspect of what the Plenty Foundation does. Image Source: deliormanli/Getty Images

Biotech non-profit launches to mitigate food insecurity in Africa through cell- and plant-based hybrids

Yeast ingredients show ‘great potential’ as alternative proteins in the food industry, project reveals

SuperMeat's chicken cell line meets kosher standards, according to OU Kosher. GettyImages/Ugur Karakoc

How does a cultivated chicken cell line meet kosher standards?

The scheme aims to monitor the sustainability of Belgian meat production. Image Source: istanbulimage/Getty Images

‘The final objective for us is to demonstrate that the meat industry can be and is sustainable’: How the Belgian meat sector is aiming to become more sustainable

Danone aims to both strengthen old partnerships and sign new ones. Image Source: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images

Danone teams up with Chr Hansen on dairy and plant-based innovation as part of Partner for Growth initiative

‘A win for innovation across Europe’: UK re-entry into EU Horizon welcomed

BPA is found in a range of plastic food and beverage packaging. Image Source: sturti/Getty Images

BPA above acceptable levels across Europe, EU warns after assessing 11 countries

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Food producers take controlled environment agriculture to space

Consumers prefer ‘free-from’ palm oil to ‘sustainably produced’ palm oil claim, study finds

How yeast extract can enhance flavour and texture in meat sauces

How to revive flagging demand for plant-based meat

Future of farming: Robertet first to acquire AI 'BioPod' for sustainable ingredient production

Oat drinks and beer: Single process technology

Ghana reverses years of neglect with new initiative to make its cocoa more attractive and sustainable to a younger generation

ADM Leading in Sustainability from Seeds to Store Shelves

Regulatory review: A closer look into Japan's FFC, South Korea's GM foods, and China's new function claims system

21st Century solution to healthy ageing: Bridging research, business and policy

Smuckers continues to ‘sharpen focus’ with the divestiture of Sahale Snacks

Tagatose finds a home in lean labeling

Oobli rethinks sweetness using sweet proteins for new RTD tea

Monk Fruit Corp.’s GM discusses sweetener’s rise, how it taps into current consumer trends

The Better Bakehouse bakes up better-for-you sweet treats with Donutful launch

Higher food prices can lower poverty and spur production growth, research states

Private label products growing in popularity due to price, quality and sustainability, research shows

‘More than mylk’: Alternatives to coffee, cocoa, salt and sugar on the table at Mylkcubator 3.0

‘You've got to do it as an evolution rather than a revolution’: PepsiCo on adapting sustainability in field and factory

Cultivated meat ‘breakthrough’: Media supplement achieves full muscle maturation on scaffold within 48 hours.

‘There will be trade-offs’: How the Belgian meat industry can make progress in sustainability

EU-27 countries exceed biocapacity, driven in large part by the food system: study

‘The only barrier now is regulation’: UK cultivated meat company urges urgent approvals overhaul to allow industry to flourish

SAI releases definition of and framework for regenerative agriculture

How can fisheries withstand climate change? The many aspects of climate resilience

Cacao guide aims to help producers communicate the quality of their cacao

‘Countries are experiencing cascading crises’: FAO climate change chief on food systems transformation in challenging times

Fruit seed-based alt dairy to quadruple production capacity, ‘double down’ on NPD

‘Companies need to re-assess the way they communicate about their purchase of carbon credits’: EU agrees ban on ‘climate neutral’ claims by 2026

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