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Australia explores collection of fungi to address food safety issues

Australia explores collection of fungi to address food safety issues

With the world’s best collection of xerophilic fungi at NSW DPI A priceless collection of fungi has been replicated for the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Primary Industries (DPI) to support research and management

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FAO holds opening ceremony of International Year of Millets 2023 in Rome

FAO holds opening ceremony of International Year of Millets 2023 in Rome

UN dedicates 2023 to greater efforts in producing millets given their nutritional properties and resilience in adapting to climate change As the global agrifood systems face challenges to feed an ever-growing global population, resilient cereals

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Nestlé launches affordable, nutritious, shelf-stable plant-based egg alternative

Nestlé launches affordable, nutritious, shelf-stable plant-based egg alternative

Bringing an equivalent amount of quality protein and less cholesterol Swiss multinational food company Nestlé has developed a powdered shelf-stable plant-based protein blend to complement egg dishes in a nutritious, and affordable way in Latin

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US invests more than $59 M to improve dietary health and nutrition security

US invests more than $59 M to improve dietary health and nutrition security

Forty-three awards make up a $20.7 million Produce Prescription Programme investment through USDA’s American Rescue Plan funding for the GusNIP programme The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an investment of $59.4 million to support the

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Nestlé unveils new range of home compostable coffee capsules

Nestlé unveils new range of home compostable coffee capsules

Retro-compatible with Nespresso Original machines, the new capsules pilot in France and Switzerland from spring 2023 After three years of research and development, Nestlé Nespresso S.A. has created a home compostable paper-based capsule that delivers the high-quality

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US plans to make plant-based food options available in hospitals

US plans to make plant-based food options available in hospitals

Plant-based diets may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and many cancers Proxyholders of the US Vegan Climate ETF (VEGN) have sent shareholder proposals to the Board of Directors at Centene (CNC), Elevance

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Dairy sector reports progress on net zero climate initiative globally

Dairy sector reports progress on net zero climate initiative globally

Research has identified practical mitigation options suited to dairy production systems throughout the world and is estimating their impact on emission reduction to 2050 The dairy sector has announced progress of its global Pathways to

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ADM opens microbiology lab in US to ensure food safety

ADM opens microbiology lab in US to ensure food safety

Expands research and quality capabilities with new North America microbiology laboratory ADM has announced the opening of its new North America Microbiology Laboratory at the ADM Specialty Manufacturing Facility in Decatur, Ill. The new facility

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IFF to develop state-of-the-art global citrus innovation centre

IFF to develop state-of-the-art global citrus innovation centre

Public-private partnership to advance citrus research, development of breakthrough solutions for food, beverage and fragrance industries IFF and Florida Polytechnic University recently laid the foundation for the new Citrus Innovation Centre, located on the University’s campus in Lakeland,

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FAO unveils Global Action on One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) country projects

FAO unveils Global Action on One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) country projects

OCOP’s unique business model aims to help smallholder farmers increase their food production in a sustainable way A key initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) to help countries promote their distinctive food