News: Animal food safety authority in US has authorised commercialisation of insect protein for use as ingredient in pet food for dogs.
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Pilot plant for sustainable protein from microbes
News: Production of sustainable protein using microbial fermentation takes a big step nearer to market with pilot plant launch in Portugal.
Continue readingHalf of humanity affected by land degradation
News: Land degradation threatens the health and survival of humanity, warns major new UN report; but solutions are many and doable.
Continue readingUS government to fund international market for industrial hemp
News: In a pivotal moment for the industrial hemp market worldwide, national trade body wins official funding support from US government.
Continue readingHow sustainable is controlled environment agriculture?
With Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) shaking up our global food systems, Simon Deacon looks at the top five environmental benefits.
Continue readingHow to kick-start circular food systems in the city
News: New platform and practical handbook launched to equip cities worldwide with tools to kick-start circular economy through food systems.
Continue readingPlant-based food for homeless and vulnerable in Veganuary
News: Europe’s fastest-growing plant-based food brand donates over 1,000 meals to UK food charity to help Londoners in need during Veganuary.
Continue readingWhy there is more to anaerobic digestion than just food
News: Anaerobic digestion industry calls for understanding of its potential to generate energy, support a circular economy and provide jobs.
Continue readingFood: ‘Business Continuity & Growth’ in The Sunday Times
Sovereignty and sustainability: Article for report in ‘The Sunday Times’ asks what positive lessons food producers learned during lockdown.
Continue readingBiodynamic farming teaches importance of soil at school in Kenya
News: Combining education and agriculture at a school in Kenya helps children learn about biodynamic farming, plus boosts their health and development.
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