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24 Nov 2023
EFSA created TKPlate, a platform for predicting the toxicity of chemicals without animal testing
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) annouced the launch of TKPlate, a groundbreaking initiative in the realm of food safety that seeks to revolutionise traditional practices ...
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23 Nov 2023
MEPs rejected the sustainable use of pesticides (SUR) proposal by the EC
The Commission’s proposal for an ambitious reduction of pesticides in Europe was rejected by the European Parliament yesterday, on November 22nd. The proposal was urgently ne...
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20 Nov 2023
Study shows that dependence on fossil fuels also affects food production
Food systems account for 15% of global fossil fuel consumption, which is why a new study has raised the alarm about the dependence on petrochemicals in food production. The study s...
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17 Nov 2023
The European Commission will spend €186 million to promote agri-food products
In 2024, the European Commission is set to allocate €185.9 million to support the promotion of sustainable and high-quality EU agri-food products both domestically and internatio...
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16 Nov 2023
WHO aims to protect children from aggressive marketing on unhealthy foods
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently published a comprehensive set of guidelines aimed at promoting healthier eating habits among children under 18 years old. These gui...
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14 Nov 2023
Study finds ‘biodegradable’ bioplastics remain in the soil and contaminate farmland
Findings on the longevity of “biodegradable” bioplastics in agricultural soils, contradicting industry norms, have been revealed in a scientific study by Wageningen Uni...
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08 Nov 2023
Kerry’s new enzymatic sweet baked goods solution increases shelf life to fight food waste
Kerry, an Irish food company introduces a new enzymatic solution for sweet baked products that provides more lasting softness, freshness and moisture sensation throughout their she...
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07 Nov 2023
NGT, SAFE’s reaction to the proposed Regulation on plants obtained by certain genomic techniques
The European Commission adopted a package of measures within the Farm to Fork Strategy, including a Regulation proposal on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques (NGTs) ...
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06 Nov 2023
The hidden costs of food account for 10% of global GDP, FAO says
Hidden costs of food systems are at least USD 10 trillion, and account for a 10 percent of the global GDP, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reveals...
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03 Nov 2023
Study reveals benefits of plant-based products compared to meat
Study shows that compared to meat, plant-based meat (PBM) contain significantly less saturated fat and calories. There is a lack of information regarding the nutritional quality of...
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02 Nov 2023
The hidden value of agri-food by-products
A consortium of EU-funded projects is studying new methods to give snack foods a second life. A FoodTank article reports that many supermarket products leave behind production resi...
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27 Oct 2023
Uniting against FLW: Strategies and solutions from the SISTERS webinar
The fight against food loss and waste (FLW) took centre stage during the SISTERS Annual Webinar, titled \"Optimizing Logistics to Minimize Food Loss & Waste,\" held on 24th Oct
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