From zero to hero: Increasing potato waste value 10,000-fold
The least valuable part of potato residue that currently goes to landfill could increase in value 10,000-fold, say the Danish researchers transforming them into natural additives.
Archives for October 6, 2017
VERŪ’s ‘shock-freezing’ tech creates ice cream with ‘more taste, less calories’
Germany company VERŪ has developed a patent protected “shock-freezing” production process that, it claims, enables it to produce ice creams that deliver “more taste” with fewer calories and no additives.
A switch to plant protein may restore ‘fundamentally broken’ food system
A shift to plant protein as a replacement for animal protein is “desperately needed” as the UK’s food system is “fundamentally broken”, according to the Vegan Society.
Palm oil boosts world food prices: FAO
World food prices rose slightly last month driven by higher vegetable oils prices, and palm oil in particular, according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
Pompeian opens center to ensure olive oil safety
Pompeian has opened a 4,500-square foot facility to ensure the quality, purity and traceability of products.
Startup Watch
Startup Fulfil 'expanding very fast' with protein-enriched candy alternative
Irish startup Fulfil Nutrtion has entered the Middle East after securing mainstream listings in the UK and expanding across Europe.
Russia’s Cherkizovo suspected of tax evasion
Russian law enforcement agencies have said they will conduct a detailed investigation into criminal allegations against Cherkizovo, Russia’s leading pork and poultry producer.
Food fraud investigations increasing - FSAI
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has said it is increasingly investigating suspected breaches of the law relating to food fraud.
EU, FAO join forces on food waste and antimicrobial resistance
The European Union and the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have joined forces to collaborate on food waste and antimicrobial resistance.
Plant-based bottles & edible packaging: What does sustainability look like in the bottled water industry?
A focus on sustainability is becoming more and more important across all industry sectors: and the bottled water industry is no exception. Plant-based bottles, edible and biodegradable packaging, and programs on water stewardship are all initiatives...
Research round-up: Allergen detection and detecting spoilage
In this round-up we see how research can help detect problems and bring them to a conclusion.