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Netherlands tracks the introduction and spread of the 2020-2021 bird flu outbreak
The Dutch Ministry of Agriculture and a coalition of universities and consumer food agencies are examining how highly pathogenic bird flu was introduced to the Netherlands during the 2020 to 2021 season. The group, which includes the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature...
UK set to approve gene-edited livestock and crops in major post-Brexit break with EU policy
The move marks a major shift away from EU post-Brexit and could see better breeds of crop developed. Ministers are set to give the go-ahead to the use of gene editing in agriculture which could see altered produce on the supermarket shelves in five years time, i can...
A biotech shrimp company is challenging the design and environmental impact of shrimp hatcheries
Seafood consumers’ growing awareness of traceability, safety and ocean impact is likely to create new opportunities for direct engagement through valueadded sustainable and traceable brands. The traditional “wild-caught” marketing terminology used for prawns, shrimp...
Roslin Tech in multi-million bid to fund sustainable food
Roslin Technologies, which is advancing research to build better sustainability into the global food chain, is gearing up for a multi-million-pound fundraising following the June appointment of new chief executive Ernst van Orsouw. The Series A investment round is due...