All news articles for August 2024

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A system stacked against antibiotic-free poultry production

By Lynda Searby

Purdue Foods is the only US poultry processor still holding fast to its No Antibiotics Ever commitment, and a food policy expert blames systemic failures, economics, and a lack of collaboration for the industry’s move away from antibiotic-free production.

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Aquaculture innovation: nutrition is the key, start-up says

By Oliver Morrison

Canada-based Wittaya Aqua’s data-driven insights and analytics platform is designed to drive efficiency, profitability, and sustainability in the global aquaculture industry. What sets it apart? Nutritional data, the company tells us.

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Single cell proteins: A question of cost

By Lynda Searby

Single Cell Protein (SCP) produced by biomass fermentation has long been talked about in terms of its potential as an alternative protein source for feedstock, but how close is it to being a viable option?

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Calling all innovators in dairy sustainability

By Jane Byrne

The Yield Lab, an early-stage investor in sustainable AgTech, is tackling dairy sector challenges linked to emissions, manure management, land use, and water quality through a new initiative.