Wild Spinach: The Unlikely Hero in Saving US Seed Crops from Deadly Soil Fungus In Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, Earth’s crops slowly die out one by one, triggering a desperate search for alternative food sources to save humanity from extinction. While this may seem like a work of fiction, the threat of crop devastation is a […]
European drought crisis escalates amid heat and low rainfall, says JRC
European Drought Crisis Intensifies in 2025: A Looming Threat to the Continent Amidst the sweltering heat and meager rainfall, Europe finds itself in the grips of a severe drought crisis. According to the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the situation has escalated significantly in 2025, painting a grim picture of shrinking rivers, parched soils, and soaring […]
The future of bacon? Gene-edited pigs get US FDA approval for human consumption
The Future of Bacon? Gene-Edited Pigs Get US FDA Approval for Human Consumption The US Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to gene-edited pigs for human consumption, marking a significant milestone in the realm of biotechnology and food innovation. This decision paves the way for a new era in agriculture, where genetically […]
Lab-grown chicken nuggets: New technique mimics blood vessels for realistic texture
Lab-grown chicken nuggets: New technique mimics blood vessels for realistic texture Forget the farm – imagine biting into a juicy piece of chicken grown in a lab. With the latest advancements in technology, this once far-fetched idea is now becoming a reality. Scientists have developed a groundbreaking technique that mimics blood vessels to create a […]
Diversifying Europe’s protein supply
Diversifying Europe’s Protein Supply As the global population continues to grow, so does the demand for protein sources. In Europe, there is a pressing need to diversify the protein supply to meet the increasing demand for non-meat protein options. EIT Food, a leading organization in the food innovation sector, has been actively engaged in discussions […]
AI Boosts Strawberry Farming with Disease Detection Technology
In a groundbreaking advancement for agriculture, researchers at Western University have unveiled an innovative AI model that not only detects diseases in strawberries but also predicts the ripeness of the fruit with an impressive accuracy rate of nearly 99%. Developed by Joshua Pearce and Soodeh Nikan, this technology holds the potential to revolutionize strawberry farming, […]