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‘Solutions, not spats like this’: Food innovators' take on plant-based burger brand Lightlife’s campaign against Impossible Foods and Beyond MeatFood & Agriculture
‘Solutions, not spats like this’: Food innovators' take on plant-based burger brand Lightlife’s campaign against Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat
A shorter ingredient list does not mean a product is healthier and better. Additives can improve quality. Consumers should also know that animals are often injected with chemicals in industrial farming, experts said. -
The global coronavirus pandemic has revealed cracks in the foundation of conventional conservation funding. What should we do instead?Policy & Finance
The global coronavirus pandemic has revealed cracks in the foundation of conventional conservation funding. What should we do instead?
With Covid-19 upending conventional sources of financing, conservationists are rethinking how to fund their work.
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Stingless bee honey discovery could create conservation-friendly business opportunities in Asia PacificFood & Agriculture
Stingless bee honey discovery could create conservation-friendly business opportunities in Asia Pacific
Scientists from Australia and Malaysia have found a sugar with many reported health benefits present in the honey produced by five species of stingless bees. The finding could lead to increased interest from consumers. -
Nutrition must remain a priority even amid a recession, experts urgeAmid a pandemic and belt-tightening times, smart food choices can bolster immunity; the key is to have a diverse diet and use your calories wisely by selecting micronutrient-filled foods.
Nutrition Opinion
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Why Indonesia must reduce its dependence on rice as a staple food– Diversification can increase food security by mitigating the threat of crop failure. Indonesia can tap suboptimal land to grow many types of alternative crops such as sago. -
From farming to female empowerment– Evidence shows that an increase in women's representation in agriculture—as can be seen today in South Asia—does not guarantee their socioeconomic empowerment. But that does not mean that it cannot.
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