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Nestlé invests in Ganado solar project in Texas to help expand renewable energy available in the U.S.
24-Mar-2023
Nestlé in the U.S. announced it is investing in Ganado, a solar project owned and developed by Enel North America in Jackson County, Texas. With Nestlé's investment, the project, which is the size of just over 600 hectares, or about 850 football fields, will add 208 megawatts of solar electricity ...
A recipe for 3D-printing food
Researchers identify factors affecting the quality of edible materials produced by additive manufacturing.
24-Mar-2023
3D-printing food could address global challenges in food supply and nutrition. But there are hurdles involved in adapting additive manufacturing to produce edible materials. In Physics of Fluids, from AIP Publishing, University of Ottawa researchers Ezgi Pulatsu and Chibuike Udenigwe identify a ...
Honey, the 3D print--I mean, dessert--is ready!
Columbia Engineers explore the benefits and drawbacks of 3D-printed food technology
23-Mar-2023
Cooking devices that incorporate three-dimensional (3D) printers, lasers, or other software-driven processes may soon replace conventional cooking appliances such as ovens, stovetops, and microwaves. But will people want to use a 3D printer--even one as beautifully designed as a high-end coffee ...
Climate protection on the menu: WWF presents "eco food pyramid
How the official dietary recommendations could take into account environmental as well as health aspects
23-Mar-2023
What would the official food pyramid look like if it took planetary boundaries into account in addition to health? The environmental protection organization WWF Austria has sought the answer with experts* from the University of Economics - and today presents concrete proposals for a reform of the ...
World Water Day: Which fruit requires the least water for its production process?
The lemon has positioned itself as the fruit with the smallest water footprint of all fruits produced in Spain
22-Mar-2023
"Accelerating Change" - this is the slogan chosen by the United Nations (UN) this year for International Water Day, which is celebrated every year on March 22. As the UN itself explains, "on average, we need to move four times faster to achieve SDG 6 by 2030." However, various sectors in the ...
Fruit and veg supply issues lead to raised blood pressure, study shows
22-Mar-2023
It is recognised that low fruit and vegetable consumption is a major, modifiable, risk factor associated with raised blood pressure. However, how the national supply of fruit and vegetables has impacted blood pressure trends is little-known. To address this, Dr James Bentham, Senior Lecturer in ...
HR practices have both positive and negative effects on employee mental health, research finds
22-Mar-2023
Poor mental health among employees has an enormous impact on the global economy, costing companies about $1 trillion annually in lost productivity by some estimates — and the toll is only expected to rise. But as employers scramble to address mental health issues, their efforts could actually be ...
Discovery of root anatomy gene may lead to breeding more resilient corn crops
Trait results in roots better able to capture more water and nutrients from soil, need less fertilizer, and withstand drought
21-Mar-2023
A new discovery, reported in a global study that encompassed more than a decade of research, could lead to the breeding of corn crops that can withstand drought and low-nitrogen soil conditions and ultimately ease global food insecurity, according to a Penn State-led team of international ...
The poison comes via the food lables
Fresh produce contaminated with toxic BPA-like chemicals found in food labels, study finds
20-Mar-2023
Steps were taken in Canada to reduce the use of Bisphenol A (BPA), a toxic chemical linked to prostate and breast cancer, commonly found in plastics, the lining of food cans, water bottles, and paper receipts. But in many cases, it has been replaced with similar hormone disrupting chemicals, like ...
Plant-Based Proteins May Lead to Allergies
Scientists find that allergies to soy and peanuts can be activated by common meat-free alternatives based on other legumes, but most people won’t experience a reaction
17-Mar-2023
Many people keen to reduce their meat consumption are turning to substitutes made of legumes packed with protein, vitamins, and fiber. But allergies to legumes like soy or peanuts are both common and dangerous. Are patients allergic to particular legumes at risk from meat-free proteins made of ...
