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HMOs sourced from plants can be much cheaper to produce than those sourced from microbial platforms. Image Source: Getty images/Image Source

HMOs recreated in plants, and not just for babies

By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

While normally costly to artificially produce, new research shows human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) can be made at low cost from plants, including those difficult to produce using other methods.

Smart packaging that fights food waste. GettyImages/nadia_bormotova

Smart packaging that fights food waste

By Donna Eastlake

Packaging that lowers food waste? It seems too good to be true but scientists say it’s possible, in fact, it already exists!

How brands are capitalising on gut health. GettyImages/PeopleImages

How brands are capitalising on gut health

By Donna Eastlake

Gut health is proving to be hugely popular with consumers and enormously profitable for food and beverage manufacturers. In financial terms, it’s the gift that keeps on giving.

How winemakers are innovating with blueberries. GettyImages/anutr tosirikul

Making wine from… blueberries?

By Donna Eastlake

Winemakers are getting more creative and consumers more adventurous, so are we looking at the next big beverage trend?

Consumers are still keen on plant-based options, but they want more from them. GettyImages/DronG

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The next-step in plant-based? Understanding the extruder

By René Floris, NIZO Food Research Division Manager

Consumers want more from plant-based meat alternatives, from taste to texture and affordability. Could understanding the extrusion process deliver on all three?

Eco-friendly food colouring: How one company is cutting carbon. GettyImages/coldsnowstorm

Eco-friendly food colouring: How one company is cutting carbon

By Donna Eastlake

The food industry is coming under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint and find more sustainable ways to operate. Food colouring manufacturer Exberry tells us how it's cutting carbon intensity, and improving water efficiency, for greener...

Precision agriculture needs integrated data to work well. Image Source: Getty Images/andreswd

Will precision agriculture ever be adopted?

By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

Precision agriculture provides many benefits for farmers and can help suppliers manage food. But with a myriad of issues, including regulation and farmer adoption, will we ever see widespread use?

Consumers put the oat sheet in a blender, add water, and mix for 30 seconds. Image credit: Veganz

2D-printed plant-based milk: What, why and how?

By Flora Southey

3D printing is all the rage in plant-based, but what about 2D printing? In Germany, Veganz is scaling 2D-printed oat milk and reports orders are increasing month on month.

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