Avian influenza confirmed in Ukraine
An outbreak of avian influenza has been confirmed in Ukraine.
Archives for January 21, 2020
‘There are millions of consumers who would like to support biodiversity and low carbon farming’
The demand for sustainable produce among consumers is opening up opportunities for new types of wildlife-friendly and 'forgotten' foods.
Sugar reduction through smell: ‘Aromas can be used to produce long-lasting sweetness-enhancing effects’
One of the easiest ways to reduce sugar is to replace it with sweeteners – but research from Netherlands-based research group NIZO suggests aromas can be leveraged as an alternative path to sugar reduction.
Feeding the world without wrecking the planet: ‘There’s a lot of reason to worry but also reason for hope’
A technical and socio-cultural U-turn will be needed to feed ten billion people within the planet’s environmental boundaries, according to a new five-year study. “There’s a lot of reason to worry, but also reason for hope,” lead author Dieter Gerten says.
Coalition for Global Protein sustainability initiative launched at Davos
Processor Tyson Foods has announced the creation of a new initiative to help advance sustainable protein.
BMPA to hold climate change event
Industry body British Meat Processors Association along with other partner organisations is to hold a one-day event to examine the science behind livestock related climate change.
Gin & sugar? High levels of hidden sugar in pre-mixed alcohol drinks
Popular RTD cocktails and pre-mixed spirits contain ‘unnecessarily high and hidden sugar and calories’, according to UK campaign group Action on Sugar. It says such drinks should reformulate in line with the parameters set out by the sugar tax - or else...